A more collaborative office space for Firefish Glasgow
Firefish Software is a ‘Work from Anywhere’ employer with their shiny new collaboration space!
Firefish Software took the dive to become a Work from Anywhere employer when they discovered just how much the ‘shoal’ was thriving when working from home. But there was no way they would give up on having a physical space for their ‘Fish’ to get together when the time was right.
Firefish approached Amos Beech because they needed help to make their existing space more collaborative as part of their return to work post covid19. They have embraced a Hybrid working model and to ensure the offices became a destination space for their staff, they also asked us to create a bar within their offices.
Collaborative office space
The Interior Design team used their imagination and creativity to transform the space from a traditional desk and chairs layout to a much more fluid (no pun intended) environment that provides different spaces that all the staff are free to use as they wish.
Giant deck chairs and tiered seating are a couple of examples of space types that might have been thought unsuitable for office space and now becoming mainstream as Hybrid working becomes the new normal.
Hybrid working is essentially a blend of activity based working office design and a flexible approach to how employees fulfil their weekly/monthly contracted hours. This approach allows employees to choose where and when they work based on the tasks and projects that they are working on.
Looking to focus and get your head down without distractions? Work from home and get through the email backlog. Looking for inspiration from others and some collaboration and maybe some after work drinks – head into the office and feed off of the vibes.
Also check out this great video, made by the talented Firefish team themselves:
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And the page on their website:
Published: 19 May 2022
Text & Photography: The Amos Beech Team
New kitchen and break out area for Trainline Edinburgh
Trainline is Europe’s leading train and coach app. Trainline aims to bring together all rail, coach and other travel services into one simple experience and give people smart, real-time travel info on the go.
Trainline approached Amos Beech with the urgent need to accommodate more staff to their call centre area within the existing office. The first phase of the ongoing refurbishment project is the major re-design of the staff kitchen and breakout space which did not meet the client’s needs.
Corporate kitchen design and office refurbishement for Trainline Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Trainline offices are situated at Tanfield, an established commercial location for central Edinburgh.
With the Trainline business expanding at such a fast pace, time was of the essence to create a stunning design that both reflected the brand and met the practical needs, both in terms of facilities but also to the right furniture for the dining and lounge spaces.
(Initial visualisation and final end result)
Corporate kitchen design and fit out
The kitchen itself is a fully integrated self-service zone for staff including built-in microwaves, dishwashers, and larder fridges plus water points and a separate coffee area exclusively for drinks. A separate hand washing sink was incorporated late-on in the process as fit-out commenced during the current Covid-19 pandemic.
The space doubles as an area perfectly suited to host trainline’s multiple social events.
The result is a large, open practical facility; welcoming and verging on the current “resimercial” design trend – the merging of a residential approach with commercial interior design.
The palette is modern and muted bringing in soft tones and biophilia to enhance the comfortable nuance to the space.
Published: 4 December 2020
Text: Deborah McAulay
Photography: Jill Tate architectural photographer Newcastle
Office refurbishment and Laboratory fit-out for Fugro
Fugro’s Edinburgh office undertakes marine environmental and chemistry data analysis, interpretation and reporting. Having been located within the Heriot Watt Research Park for many years, Fugro had outgrown their current premises and were looking to move to purpose-built new laboratories and offices located within the same Research Park. Amos Beech were delighted to be involved at lease stage, working with both the Landlord and Tenant to ensure that the building was designed and built to meet Fugro’s requirements.
Office refurbishment on Heriot Watt Research Park
Working closely with the Landlord, Amos Beech took on the Planning & Building Warrant applications to enable the office refurbishment of Fugro’s exciting new premises. The existing building was a shell that had lain empty for several years…the only tenants being of the furry nature. The building works involved CAT A fit-out comprising of new ceilings, partitions, flooring, kitchen, WC’s, showers and a full contractor designed Mechanical and Electrical Installation including new water, gas and electrical mains connections.
Fully fitted out Laboratories
Working closely with the Fugro Team on the CAT B Fit-Out works we then took the project to completion with fully fitted out Laboratories, Office Space, Warehouse and cold storage. Cat B Works comprised of external enabling works, full BMS system including AHU’s, fume extract system, AC systems, IT & Data installation, Lab benching, freezer room, office and breakout space. Works involved many sub-contractors which was a challenging aspect as we were off-site for a few months during lockdown and returned to a new way of working. Our team rose to the challenge, the fit-out was completed and our Client was delighted!
