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Acteon

Acteon, a marine energy and infrastructure services provider in the renewable energy sector, acquired a stunning office space with views of the River Wensum in Norwich. Their design brief focused on creating a contemporary, functional, and practical workspace that mirrors the flow of water and nature, embodying their identity and promoting team cohesion.

Plan | Design | Build | Furnish

2,900 Sq Ft

Norwich

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A space that flows

In a smaller workspace, enhancing natural light is a key ambition for any designer. Even more so when you have a view that everyone wants to feel and experience. Our design team therefore reworked the floor plan at Acteon, so that as you walk into the office you see the feature window with the stunning scenery behind it. The meeting rooms were moved to the back as they needed privacy which meant no matter where you were in the office you could experience the beautiful views.

A conference table with eight grey chairs is arranged in a modern office, surrounded by glass partitions and geometric-patterned walls, with suspended ceiling decor and natural light through windows.

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COEL have been a pleasure to work with from initial design stage to implementation to handover. Their attention to detail in all areas is something which stood out to our project team, especially in the design stages with the ever-patient Fiona and her team!

Laura Handley, Office Manager at Acteon

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My favourite part of the project was working with the clients. They were open to all design suggestions and involved in the whole process of the project, selecting furniture, selecting colours, and it was wonderful to be able to work alongside them to bring this project to fruition. Our design team have done a fantastic job with this space.

Darren Tuck
Pre-construction Manager at COEL

An inviting, homely, and welcoming workspace

Already working within a hybrid working environment, the design of the workspace was positioned to create a homely and inspiring feeling, that would attract their employees back into the office and support their well-being. Tones and colours were purposefully neutral to allow the stunning backdrop of the river and nature to speak for itself. Complemented by pops of natural green in the meeting booths and pods, acoustic walls added texture and acoustic breeze baffles added curves within the space.

Flexible meeting options

Within the workspace, the client required adaptable meeting areas to accommodate both informal and private meetings. The primary meeting space is open-plan, featuring strategically placed sliding screens to offer a degree of seclusion. The design thoughtfully incorporates brand elements, with the wind turbine shapes prominently featured. Additionally, two C-suite rooms serve as meeting spaces when the management team is absent, complemented by a meeting booth and phone booth for focused work.

Evoking the power of energy

Our design team drew inspiration from the powerful and harmonious qualities of energy and water for this workspace. The design captures the energising, calming, and natural essence of water, with features like acoustic baffles resembling wave breaks and the fluid shapes throughout the space. The beautiful and unique views of Norwich were a natural source of inspiration for this design.