Financial services specialist expands into “striking” bespoke central London office

Following three years in a serviced office, financial services specialist Just Group has moved to the “striking” new Waterside Levels at 1 Angel Lane, London.

Partnering with Peldon Rose to reimagine the new office design, the end result is a workspace that perfectly mirrors the company’s reputation for “doing things differently”. The 17,000 sq ft floorplate places employee collaboration areas at the heart of the workspace that enjoys south-facing views of the Thames and an abundance of natural light.

The largest space is the main boardroom, which can accommodate gatherings of different sizes. Other rooms have been optimised for client-facing meetings in a “welcoming setting” that puts the client experience “front and centre” at Angel Lane. At the other end of the spectrum, smaller focus rooms allow employees to work independently on focused tasks.

Georgia Nogas, senior project designer at Peldon Rose, commented: “As a client team Paul and Tom were fantastic to work with. They were knowledgeable about the process of undergoing an office fit out but trusted us with the design and to lead the programme.

“Coming from a serviced office space they were enthusiastic about how we were able to translate their company’s branding, tone and personality into a bright, sophisticated workspace.

“It was great to have their buy-in and support, having Peldon Rose involved in every aspect of the interior design all the way through to dressing the space with playful coral cushions, plants and a couple of quirky ornaments!”

Combining hot desking and defined working areas, each team has a dedicated ‘neighbourhood’, allowing choice of where to sit, while retaining proximity to colleagues. Locker spaces adjacent to these neighbourhoods help create a sense of separation between zones.

Outside of these areas, a universal hot desking space is opened to visiting employees from the company’s other offices. Just Group wanted all colleagues to “feel part of something bigger” and having a dedicated space in the London office helps give them a “sense of belonging”.

Paul Mills, head of environment & property at Just Group commented: “With Peldon Rose’s expertise and guidance, we have fulfilled our design aspirations and are absolutely delighted with the end result: a dynamic, modern, sustainable and flexible working space for our colleagues, which reflects our strong purpose, brand and identity.”

“Making sure Just Group’s identity was reflected in this office space was a key element in this project, one which Peldon Rose has achieved through a considered design and creativity into how the space can be maximised and work harder for its end-users. Employees and clients now have a space of their own, within a beautiful central London location.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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