Ekho Studio have picked up their first award for the design of AstraZeneca UK’s 22,000 sq ft of new office space.
The Northern Design Awards win is set to be the first of many for the studio, the project was also selected as a Finalist for both FX and Mix Interior’s Mixology North Awards as well as being awarded Silver at the London Design Awards.The progressive new office space for AstraZeneca UK reflects a change in gear for the biopharmaceutical giants who have relocated their headquarters and team of specialist colleagues into London from Luton.
The high spec fit-out features Allermuir products throughout and supports the business’s new workplace strategy, which encourages office-based working with added flexibility for staff.
Connection, Growth and Innovation were the driving concepts for the new space, a former warehouse and manufacturing facility. A privately held company (with the Global head office located in Lingen, Germany), the ROSEN Group expressed the importance of corporate brand with regional characteristics in the design of the new Canadian headquarters.
The Prairies, Foothills, Lakes and Mountains were interpreted in the design through the use of individual colour and materials palettes – one for each of the four floors of the building.
These different but complimentary palettes defines the spaces and act as wayfinding on the large floor plates. The overall outcome is a cohesive and inspiring environment with expansive and private spaces, allowing for the opportunity to promote new ideas and enhance corporate culture.
The main atrium area was designed to act as a community park and conduit within the space, with a pathway from one end to the other and areas to meet, relax and collaborate on either side. It was important for the space to be fully reconfigurable to become a gathering place for the whole organisation while still being flexible and adaptable to different work and meeting styles.
‘This project was very Collaborative from the start and included participants from Rosen Groups German owner to local suppliers and vendors. For the team at MAKE Design, a successful project is created by delivering a space to our Client that reflect their Company, Culture and Values – both locally and on a global scale.’
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