Client Goal
Refresh an aging head office space to reflect the company’s evolved brand identity and improve functionality for creative teams, while maintaining operational continuity throughout the refurbishment.

Scope Summary
Full interior refurbishment of office and meeting spaces (5th floor, Ashley House) with integrated brand identity rollout. Work included space planning, finishes selection, joinery installation, and coordination of furniture and glass installations within a compact 4-week delivery window while the business remained operational.

Key Services
Space planning and layout design, interior design with integrated brand identity, full interior refurbishment (finishes, flooring, wall treatments), custom joinery and built-in elements, glass partitioning design and installation, furniture procurement and coordination, project management and site logistics.

Main Challenge / Constraints
Managing delivery and installation of large furniture pieces and glass panels to a 5th-floor office in a busy West End building with restricted access routes and loading restrictions. The challenge was intensified by the requirement to maintain business operations. The client could not relocate temporarily, requiring careful phasing and out-of-hours/weekend installation windows to minimize disruption to daily operations.

Compliances / Regulations
Standard building regulations and health & safety requirements for office environments. Non-structural works – interior finishes and fit-out only; no major MEP or structural interventions required.

Our Approach

Integrated brand identity into space planning: Rather than treating the refurbishment as a cosmetic overlay, we anchored the design to Bankside’s brand – color palette, materiality, and spatial hierarchy – translating corporate identity into the physical environment across meeting rooms, offices, and collaborative areas.

Phased delivery & operational logistics: We developed a detailed delivery and installation schedule that worked around the client’s business hours. Large items (glass partitions, joinery) were delivered during early mornings or weekends; finishes and soft furnishings were installed in phases to allow teams to continue working. This approach avoided complete site shutdown while maintaining programme momentum.

Coordinated multi-trade delivery: Managing concurrent deliveries of custom joinery, glass panels, furniture, and finishes in a confined building required tight supplier coordination and clear site protocols. We acted as the central point of control, sequencing deliveries to prevent bottlenecks and clashes.

Tailored space planning: The office layout was optimized for the creative team’s workflow, balancing open collaboration zones with private meeting spaces and focused work areas, all unified by the brand language carried through materials, colors, and design details.