Astute Fire Office Move in Glasgow
Astute Fire, a leading fire safety consultancy based in Glasgow, is an existing client who returned to Amos Beech for another major project — their office move. After previously delivering a successful office fit-out for their workspace, we were delighted to be their trusted partner, once again. This time, the project scope involved a comprehensive office move along with a full interior refurbishment. Our team handled everything from partitioning and decoration to flooring, furniture, and design work, ensuring a smooth transition to their new premises.
The Challenge
Astute Fire needed to relocate to a new office space in Glasgow that better suited their growing team and evolving business needs. The challenge was to manage the move with minimal disruption to their operations while also delivering a complete interior fit-out that aligned with their brand identity and provided a productive, modern working environment. Given our previous successful collaboration, Astute Fire trusted Amos Beech to take on this challenge and deliver a seamless experience from start to finish.
Our Approach
We began by working closely with Astute Fire to understand their specific requirements and vision for the new space. Our in-house design team created a tailored interior concept that not only optimised the layout for functionality and collaboration but also incorporated their brand's distinctive style.
This included:
Partitioning: Designing and installing new glass partitions to create separate work zones, enhancing both privacy and openness.
Decoration: A fresh palette of colours and wall finishes to brighten the space, reflect their brand, and inspire their team.
Flooring: Supplying and fitting high-quality flooring solutions that are both durable and stylish, perfectly complementing the new office design.
Furniture: Sourcing and installing contemporary furniture that balances comfort with ergonomics, ensuring the space is both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
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Managing the Move
Understanding the importance of a hassle-free move, we also managed the entire office relocation process for Astute Fire. Our team coordinated the logistics, including crate hire and professional furniture removals, ensuring that every item was securely packed, transported, and unpacked with care. By handling the moving process alongside the refurbishment, we minimised downtime and allowed Astute Fire to continue business as usual with minimal disruption.
The Result
The result is a vibrant, well-organised office space that supports collaboration and productivity while reflecting the client’s brand values. Our integrated approach to design, fit-out, and move management meant that Astute Fire could focus on their core business without the stress typically associated with an office move.
A Continued Partnership
This project highlights the ongoing relationship between Amos Beech and Astute Fire. As a returning client, they were confident in our ability to deliver on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. We’re proud to be Astute Fire's trusted partner for their office needs and look forward to continuing to support them as they grow.
If you're looking for a partner to handle your office move, refurbishment, or interior design project, contact Amos Beech today to see how we can help you transform your workspace.
Published: 21 March 2024
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A new multifunctional space for Woolgar Hunter
Woolgar Hunter is an engineering consultancy specialising in the fields of civil, structural & geo-environmental engineering. Their philosophy is to consider the design and construction process as one and in that respect very much resembles Amos Beech’s, stategy, design & build approach.
Top floor break-out space needed an overhaul
Their existing break-out space on the top floor of their Glasgow office needed to be better furnished to facilitate collaboration, breakout, and to create an entertaining/presenting space for both internal use and for external clients.
A wall mounted presentation screen was positioned at one end and a small tea prep with under counter glass fronted fridges for cold drinks at the opposite end. Woolgar Hunter replaced their pool table with a new one and with its removable glass top it doubles up as a meeting table when not being used. Tiered seating units with soft seat pads and laptop stands were positioned in front of the presentation screen and behind that a couple of tall A-frame tables were used to give layout space for the Engineer’s drawings and discussions away from the open plan desk area. They also served as counters for chats and drinks.
The tiered seating and A-frame tables are mobile to allow the space to be easily reconfigured if required.
The client has embraced the wellbeing benefits of having living plants in the space which thrive due to the natural daylight.
The space has been well received and used by staff and visitors and we are currently considering using acoustic lighting and adding colour blocking to some of the walls.
Published: 5 February 2024
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Mazars new Edinburgh office achieves the BREEAM excellent standard
Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, has moved to a flagship Edinburgh city-centre location after 15 years at its previous office. When Mazars took space in Capital One, Edinburgh, they knew they had to create an interior that reflected their talent recruitment ethos. Amos Beech worked with them and the design team from Workplace Creations in London, to deliver an end product that allows their staff to collaborate with each other and their clients. It fosters innovation and creativity.
A modern and dynamic way of working
Mazars have embraced the hybrid working model and the office is designed to complement this, featuring spaces that reflect a modern and dynamic way of thinking. This in turn helps them to attract and retain the very best staff, encouraging them to reveal their best and progress rapidly within the business. Mazars work with a diverse range of clients across a variety of sectors and different types of missions and the space is designed to welcome them and provide an atmosphere conducive to positive outcomes.
The new office has exceptional sustainability standards
Sustainability was an integral part of the design process. Material & product selections were carefully considered to ensure minimal environmental impact. Where possible upcycled and recycled products were specified without impacting quality to meet the SKA & BREEAM assessments that were key aspects to the project deliverables.
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is used to specify and measure the sustainability performance of buildings, ensuring that projects meet sustainability goals and continue to perform optimally over time.
As the team responsible for the build element, this was a complex operation from a QS and procurement perspective as well as throughout the physical delivery period.
Amos Beech were included in engagements with the client sustainability team which was a key factor in the success of the project. Their recommendations and support meant that achieving the ‘excellent’ rating was possible as the client procurement team were constantly challenging and looking for areas to cost engineer vital elements out of scope.
Every material used onsite by the Amos Beech team had to be logged using BREEAM data sheets. These were then issued to the contracted BREEAM regulator
Size: 12,000sqft
Duration: 12 weeks
BREEAM Rating: Excellent