Sit stand desking and seating for AMP Clean Energy

AMP Clean Energy (HW Energy) are a progressive and dynamic company who design and install bio-mass heating systems for their clients all over the UK.  Of particular note though, is their office location – sitting under the north west slopes of Britains highest mountain – Ben Nevis and conveniently close to Aonach Mor where you can take a Gondola ride up the mountain. 

AMP Clean Energy, purpose built their offices 10 years ago and the intervening years have seen their workforce grow which meant that the office space had been altered bit by bit over the years too.  The result’s left a lot to be desired and did not use the available space very efficiently and with more staff joining, they knew that a refurbishment was required.

Sit stand desking and seating for HW Energy in Fort William

Amos Beech were asked to visit and were more than happy to, given that the initial visit was during what proved to be an amazing summer and a lovely day out of the office was enjoyed by Vincent and Sam

Over a few weeks and some inevitable bumps and hurdles over budgets and layouts, AMP chose to order sit/stand desking for all their staff along with the Viasit Drumback task chair. The new layout has transformed the space and now feels a lot more airy and less cluttered than it did previously. 

Upgrades to flooring throughout the space have been carried out and the Amos Beech team will be on site again soon to complete the refurbishment of their break-out space.  So look out for the update and we may well include some pictures of Ben Nevis in the springtime!

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A new office for MNM Developments in Leith Edinburgh

MNM Developments approached us in the middle of last year, to assist with interior design, furniture and fit-out plans for their new offices in Edinburgh. The brief was to design an office interior which reflects the quality of the luxurious property developments that they are renowned for and to have a relaxed, comfortable feel.

A new office for MNM Developments in Leith Edinburgh

With this in mind, we designed a bright and modern homely working environment, carefully selecting products and finishes to reflect the client’s vision. The reception desk is finished in Light Grey Concrete echoing the use of building materials used in construction, along with the unique “Rebar” console table in the boardroom, which provides the contrast between the beauty of wood and raw industrial metal.

A glass screen partition featuring their corporate logo provides a backdrop and separation to the office but still maintains an open plan feel. Grey Seagrass vinyl floor has been Herringbone laid mirroring the pattern of the MNM brand.

Soft seating has been upholstered in pure new wool fabric made from premium New Zealand lambswool in tones of greys and soft blues. That together with the beautifully rich and deep shade of walnut on the desks and custom-made storage provides warmth and a luxurious feel.

Feature Linear lighting in walnut and concrete compliments the finish of the interior.

To top it all off, our client said of us “Amos Beech brought our vision to life and made the most stressful process not as stressful as we had originally thought”. 

More kind words from their Instagram account:

So a little preview of what our new HQ looked like before we got stuck into the interior design with @amosbeech. This building has been in the Teague family for 2 decades and hasn’t really had any work done to it during that time. So the refurb was well needed before we could move in ——— #mnmdevelopments #edinburghbusiness #officerefurb #newproject

And our official AFTER images. We can’t believe the finished product that we now have. It exceeded our expectations and we are glad we took the plunge and appointed @amosbeech with the contract! ——— #highlyrecommended #mnmdevelopments #interiordesign #officefitout #officerefurb

As most of you will know by now we recently moved into our new HQ on Salamander Street (images to follow shortly). . Our interior fit out was done by the wonderful @amosbeech who we can’t recommend enough. They brought our vision to life and made the most stressful process not as stressful as we had originally thought! Amos Beech have this AMAZING connection with #treesforlifeuk where they plant a certain amount of trees for the square footage of each completed project. On our behalf they planted 24 trees in total! . We feel so privileged to be part of such an amazing cause 🌲 . Check our this amazing concept - https://treesforlife.org.uk . #mnmdevelopments #edinburghbusinesses #interiordesign #newheadquarters #officespace #creatingafuture #housebuilder #restoringtheforest #scottishhighlands #envirnonmentalawareness #caledonianforest #glenaffric #restoringnature #restoringwildlifehabitat #wildlifeconscious #scotland #scottish

Kind words indeed! Check our Trees for Life project HERE.

Publication date: January 30th 2019

Text and Design: Design Team

Photography: Vincent Hartman

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Design consultancy and furniture specification

The young, fun and vibrant creative company Sunshine Communications moved offices to future proof themselves for further team growth and increase their ability of creative outputs. So what is a better place to move to than Commercial Quay in Leith Edinburgh? Commercial Quay lies at the heart of the popular shore area of Leith and has a mix of cafés, bars and restaurants. 

Commercial Quay in Leith Edinburgh

Our design team worked closely with Sunshine Communications to provide office furnishing ideas that meet tight budgets, functionality and aesthetics. A space full of colour and plants, a home away from home.

Design consultancy and furniture specification Sunshine Communications Edinburgh 

As you enter into the workspace, you're greeted by a neon pink side profile face - illuminating the essence of Sunshine Communication, a talking head. Social by nature, social by trade – they gain traction with everyone they work with. 

The geometric shapes painted in soft pastels add interest to the back wall. The paints used in the scheme are from Craig & Rose, the oldest independent paint manufacture in the UK, a nod to their origins on Leith Walks. The colours echo Sunshine Communications branding without being overpowering to the entirety of the space. As the office is also a working photography studio, we had to consider colour balance.

For the meeting room, we needed to create privacy but also wanted to make a statement. The dichroic film is beautiful, constantly reflecting shifting colours and radiance depending on the perspective of the viewer. Inside we placed a large brass conical base table that balances a glass top to contrast from the pink velvet seats sat below.  

And to continue the velvet, we placed two green velvet sofas facing each other as an informal meeting space with plant pots on stands help to separate it from the open workspace as well as adding biophilia.

And of course featuring in their offices: “Sunshine on Leith”, the Scottish musical film directed by Dexter Fletcher featuring songs by The Proclaimers:

Design & text: Design Team.

Interior Photography: Architectural Photographer Edinburgh.

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