Client Goal
Support rapid team expansion by creating a secure, collaborative open-plan office environment that facilitates cross-functional teamwork while maintaining FCA compliance for sensitive financial data operations. Maximize natural light and employee wellness through modern workspace design.

Scope Summary
Complete office fit-out and refurbishment of 4th floor workspace including design and installation of frameless glass partitioning system, office zoning for secure data operations, meeting pod integration, collaborative breakout areas, and full M&E coordination for high-specification tech workplace. Project included space planning, acoustic design for confidentiality, and phased installation to maintain operational continuity.

Key Services
Space planning and design consultation, frameless glass partitioning design and installation, meeting room pod specification, acoustic treatment for data security zones, full M&E coordination and integration, lighting design for optimal natural light utilization, project management and phased delivery coordination.

Main Challenge / Constraints
Complex phased installation required to maintain client’s live trading operations throughout project duration. Strict FCA compliance requirements necessitated secure data zone segregation and restricted access design. Historic building structural limitations required detailed surveying and bespoke glass partition specifications. Coordinating multiple trades (electrical, data cabling, HVAC) within constrained City of London access routes and limited service area availability. Precision glass installation in period building with structural sensitivities.

Compliances / Regulations
FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) regulated workspace design standards for financial data handling; UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 for secure data zone requirements; Building Regulations 2010 (fire safety, emergency egress, accessibility); City of London Planning regulations; Health and Safety at Work Act 1974; Office Regulations 1992 (lighting, thermal comfort, ventilation standards); Acoustic performance standards for confidential workspace.

Our Approach
We conducted detailed pre-project consultation with ULTUMUS stakeholder teams to map sensitive data zones and operational workflows, ensuring compliance with FCA security requirements. We designed a phased installation schedule working around live operations, with temporary partitioning systems protecting operational areas during construction. Our team coordinated extensively with building management, electrical contractors, and data infrastructure providers to ensure seamless M&E integration. We specified premium frameless glass partitioning with integrated acoustic sealing for secure meeting areas, paired with strategic open-plan zones for collaborative working. Post-installation testing verified all compliance requirements were met before handover. Continuous communication throughout ensured zero disruption to client’s trading operations.