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Bidwells

Bidwells are a leading real estate adviser specialising in the UK’s most pioneering sectors: science & technology, sustainability, and residential living, working across the Golden Triangle. We worked with Bidwells to design furniture, fixtures and equipment packages, build and furnish their refurbished workspace that would bring together over forty teams, in one of the country’s first agile working communities.

  Plan  |  Design  |  Build  |  Furnish

  21,000 Sq Ft

  Cambridge

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Empowering their team to embrace agile working

Encouraging a versatile, cooperative, and dynamic work style was one of the key considerations of this agile office design and build. With their workforce entrusted to get the work done, how and where they work best, the design brief included many zones from casual cafe space through to booths, hot desks to ‘touch down’ through to bench-style benching. Their workplace needed to be completely flexible to embody agile working which meant there were no fully enclosed areas, apart from a few meeting rooms, and minimal fixed desking.

Booths with brown leather seating and wooden tables sit under framed art and pendant lights in a bright cafe area. Large windows reveal a green outdoor view.
Framed artwork of a column and pig decorates a modern office room; a hanging pendant light illuminates blue chairs and a round table, with glass partitions displaying "THE ANCHOR" text.
Wooden planks positioned vertically form a partition, casting shadows on a textured wooden floor, creating a pattern in a softly lit interior.
Conference chairs with blue upholstery are neatly aligned along a sleek white table in a modern meeting room with grey walls and softly lit space.
A modern reception area features a person standing at a central table under hanging lights, surrounded by wooden partitions and green moss wall decor.
Two glowing light bulbs hang from twisted cords, set against a blurred, out-of-focus background featuring a rooftop.
Modern lounge with mid-century style chairs in blue and gray, wooden panel wall, floor lamps, vibrant flower arrangement, and soft lighting. Cozy ambiance
Modern office space with wooden tables and ergonomic chairs arranged in a row. Pendant lights hang overhead, and large windows provide natural light. A staircase and casual seating are in the background.
Spacious and modern cafeteria or communal dining area featuring wooden floors, various seating options, pendant lighting, and a well-lit open layout
Cushions rest on a sofa in a brightly lit room; one cushion features a black letter "B" on a white background, surrounded by patterned blue and gray pillows.
Colorful tropical leaf mural decorates an indoor wall, with large blue and brown leaves overlapping. A metal door handle is partially visible on the right.
Booths with brown leather seating and wooden tables sit under framed art and pendant lights in a bright cafe area. Large windows reveal a green outdoor view. Framed artwork of a column and pig decorates a modern office room; a hanging pendant light illuminates blue chairs and a round table, with glass partitions displaying "THE ANCHOR" text. Wooden planks positioned vertically form a partition, casting shadows on a textured wooden floor, creating a pattern in a softly lit interior. Conference chairs with blue upholstery are neatly aligned along a sleek white table in a modern meeting room with grey walls and softly lit space. A modern reception area features a person standing at a central table under hanging lights, surrounded by wooden partitions and green moss wall decor. Two glowing light bulbs hang from twisted cords, set against a blurred, out-of-focus background featuring a rooftop. Modern lounge with mid-century style chairs in blue and gray, wooden panel wall, floor lamps, vibrant flower arrangement, and soft lighting. Cozy ambiance Modern office space with wooden tables and ergonomic chairs arranged in a row. Pendant lights hang overhead, and large windows provide natural light. A staircase and casual seating are in the background. Spacious and modern cafeteria or communal dining area featuring wooden floors, various seating options, pendant lighting, and a well-lit open layout Cushions rest on a sofa in a brightly lit room; one cushion features a black letter "B" on a white background, surrounded by patterned blue and gray pillows. Colorful tropical leaf mural decorates an indoor wall, with large blue and brown leaves overlapping. A metal door handle is partially visible on the right.

Making an entrance

When planning the space, we were keen to provide separation between the research areas and the client areas. Bold signage has been installed in the reception space to welcome visitors and enhance their experience of the brand on arrival. Individual meeting rooms of differing sizes run off the reception area, which provide space to entertain clients, before progressing through the hallway to the communal staff areas.

A social gathering spot where people connect

To Bidwells’, their people, together with their clients, are everything, and they pride themselves on the ability to offer quality consultancy and advice that forges successful long-term working partnerships. Historically, pubs have been the heart of local communities, a place to share stories and unwind, but now their office offers the same value in their property circles. Comfortable and quirky soft seating offers a place to talk with clients and colleagues, and their daytime cafe doubles up as an impressive evening venue with lighting and AV offering a bar/club feel for socialising.

Stylish, welcoming and functional workspace centred around clients

From the moment you enter Bidwells’ Head office, you feel the stylishly designed welcoming reception as you would at a pub with rooms. This not only provides a comfortable environment for visiting clients, it also doubles up to offer additional informal meeting and working spaces. We can’t forget the importance of private meeting space, and their large boardroom with folding walls provides a completely flexible space for important and strategic meetings.

Modern cafe interior with wooden flooring, featuring two booth seating areas with brown leather benches and wooden tables. Warm pendant lights enhance the cozy atmosphere

Pub Culture Meets Co-working 

With pub-style seating booths bringing a casual sense of community to the open-plan workspace, alongside a dedicated bar ‘the brewery cafe’ serving craft beers at company events, pub culture is very much at the heart of this office design. Our team drew inspiration from many of the historic pubs in Cambridge, where in one pub in particular ‘The Eagle’, Watson and Crick’s discussions led to the discovery of DNA. 

Modern office space with stylish chairs and tables, glass partitions, and a staircase, featuring a wall-mounted screen displaying "VIDEOLLES" in a well-lit, open-floor design.
A modern office lounge features wooden tables and benches, with hanging industrial lights. Seating includes sofas and chairs, and shelves hold decorative items in a well-lit, spacious area.
Vibrant green moss arranged vertically within a wooden frame, creating a natural art piece, displayed against a neutral-colored wall.
A round mirror with a golden frame reflects a vibrant wall with blue and brown tropical leaf patterns; a lit bulb hangs above and toiletries are nearby in a modern bathroom.
Cushions rest on a sofa in a brightly lit room; one cushion features a black letter "B" on a white background, surrounded by patterned blue and gray pillows.
Modern office space with stylish chairs and tables, glass partitions, and a staircase, featuring a wall-mounted screen displaying "VIDEOLLES" in a well-lit, open-floor design. A modern office lounge features wooden tables and benches, with hanging industrial lights. Seating includes sofas and chairs, and shelves hold decorative items in a well-lit, spacious area. Vibrant green moss arranged vertically within a wooden frame, creating a natural art piece, displayed against a neutral-colored wall. A round mirror with a golden frame reflects a vibrant wall with blue and brown tropical leaf patterns; a lit bulb hangs above and toiletries are nearby in a modern bathroom. Cushions rest on a sofa in a brightly lit room; one cushion features a black letter "B" on a white background, surrounded by patterned blue and gray pillows.

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