Office Fit Out Concept Art

Uncategorized // Lloyds Court,Grey Street, Newcastle

We were originally commissioned to redesign a commercial office space, with the scope limited to altering the wall, floor, and ceiling finishes. The client already had an established colour palette of burgundy reds, blacks, and greys, so we used this as the foundation for the design. One of their key objectives was to strengthen their brand identity within the workplace, creating an environment that was immediately recognisable as their own.

As the company plays a significant role in supplying electricity across the North East, drawing on the legacy of the National Grid, we developed a concept inspired by this infrastructure. A key feature of the proposal was the use of powder-coated red expanded metal mesh, which acted as a flexible branding element throughout the office. Rather than serving a single purpose, the mesh could be adapted in multiple ways: forming shelving, providing a framework for interchangeable signage, and appearing as mesh ceiling panels that partially expose building services. By revealing the hidden systems that allow a building to function, these elements reflected the company’s role in maintaining the critical infrastructure that keeps the region powered, reinforcing the connection between the architecture and the client’s identity.

The client also wanted to incorporate several historic artefacts from the company’s history, including old electrical switches, cables and, most notably, a transformer. To celebrate the company’s heritage, we explored ways of integrating these items into the interior design rather than simply displaying them as standalone exhibits.

Our solution was to build these artefacts into bespoke furniture pieces. Powder-coated steel sections form a framed enclosure around each item, with a toughened glass top allowing the object to be viewed while remaining fully protected. This approach transforms the artefacts into functional furniture, creating conversation pieces that reinforce the company’s identity and history. An example of this can be seen in the coffee table, where a historic transformer has been modelled and showcased within the table itself.