Cat A+ office refurbishment of Prospect House
Workwell Properties engaged the Amos Beech team to help them deliver a Cat A+ refurbishment of their Prospect House building in Hamilton.
In need of significant upgrades to the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems as well as refurbishment of landlord areas such as toilets and public areas, the Amos Beech team came up with a phased approach to delivering the works and allows for clients to take space without the full refurbishment costs being needed prior to a revenue stream coming in to help fund it.
Research proved that rather than large open floorplates, smaller units on each floorplate were more desirable to tenants and Amos Beech provided design and build services which included ceilings, partitions, lighting and flooring to facilitate this.
The main entrance was significantly upgraded to provide a welcoming environment. This has been fully furnished to a Cat A+ standard and provides a co-working space as well as reception and waiting area.
Its great to see a building coming back to life after a few years of emptiness!
Published: 2 June 2023
An upgrade for an iconic space for IWC Media in Glasgow
IWC Media form part of the Banijay collective and alongside their London base, occupy two floors within St Georges Studios, Glasgow. An iconic space, but in need of an upgrade. Working closely with Footprint Interiors, Amos Beech design and build team used all their skills to intelligently transform the space and create an inspirational destination for staff.
The former Glasgow city bakery now accommodates approximately 25,000 sq.ft of office space.
Post pandemic, IWC as a company is growing and bucking the trend of how offices are being used, they also wanted to increase the headcount in the office too. As a creative hub business, interaction is an important factor and having people present within the office, essential.
Carefully designing the space to fit the budget – investment was made specifically to facilities with a significant toilet upgrade along with a new, open plan communal kitchen. The kitchen flows into a large collaboration area, the openness of which maximises natural light at this end of the office.
Sustainability is always at the forefront of Amos Beech design and in this case included upcycling of existing open storage in the library space. Introducing biophilia helps to create a softer atmosphere and greenery within grid storage throughout, divides the space without building walls. A variety of breakout furniture including meeting booths, high and low tables, and soft seating supplement the formal workspace and allow a more hybrid approach to working within the space.
A new reception and welcome area were formed and by the clever use of colour and paint, the look was upgraded to a new level at a minimum spend. Visitors are now greeted at a bespoke timber slatted reception desk complete with a lounge seating area. Comfortable “resimercial” furniture also doubles up as an informal meeting area.
Energy savings have also been made with all lights upgraded to new ‘daylight’ LED panels which significantly reduce energy consumption and contribute to the wellbeing of staff by providing a better quality of light. This in conjunction with plants, a choice of breakout spaces and better facilities make for a much improved and inspirational space for creative people.
Published: 3 May 2023
Design, Build, Text & Photography: The Amos Beech Team
A practical and efficient workspace for Close Brothers Asset Management
Close Brothers Asset Management decided to downsize post-covid and secured a top floor office space on St Vincent Street.
The space had been partially refurbished to a rudimentary Cat A level and required a complete fit-out.
Industrial look of exposed air conditioning ductwork
Circular Office Furniture
As part of their CSR policy, re-using as much furniture as possible from their previous office was requested. Amos Beech provided removal and storage services to allow this to happen as their move and occupancy of the new space was a few months apart.
Working with the Building Consultancy Team at CBRE and the concept design that had been commissioned, Amos Beech developed the design element to the point where it could be executed.
The fusion of a high quality feel, alongside the quasi-industrial look of exposed air conditioning ductwork makes for an incredibly light and airy space. Prior to the build, you needed some imagination to picture it ending up like it has!
From Cat A level to a complete fit-out
A significant part of the project was alterations and additions to the HVAC (Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning) system. To ensure that all areas of the new layout were adequately ventilated, the installed system was carefully removed and re-instated along with additional equipment to service the desired layout.
A high security access control system was installed along with a CCTV system to ensure staff safety within the building.
Although the meeting room furniture has been re-used, its high quality belies the fact in as much as it looks extremely smart and compliments the space perfectly. This in itself, confirms why spending more on quality furniture actually saves you money in the long term and reduces carbon footprint. We wish everyone made this sort of intelligent investment.
The use of colour and biophilia throughout the space provide a feeling of calm and purpose which together with the intelligent acoustic treatments of walls and ceiling makes an extremely practical and efficient workspace.
Given that the office is significantly smaller than their previous one, the feedback from staff is very positive and they are delighted to have an office that they can come back to:
Published: 22 February 2023
Design, Build, Text & Photography: The Amos Beech Team