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Modern seating area featuring white tables and chairs in front of a gray, cushioned bench. Green wall with plants separates two large, reflective screens above.

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Altium

Altium is a global software company, providing innovative PCB Design Software and contributing to a green future for the electronics industry. Their goal was to bring their UK sales and R&D teams together into a space that enabled closer collaboration, whilst also making sustainable choices to futureproof their Cambridge HQ.

  Plan  |  Design  |  Build  |  Furnish

  7395 Sq Ft

  Cambridge Science Park

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Local representation of a global brand

With more than 50 global resellers and multiple office ‘hubs’ across the world, it was important that our design team delivered a workspace which was recognizably ‘Altium’ to ensure brand consistency. From carpet detailing, to glazing and manifestations; to the tea point island, countertops and the furniture – branded touches were introduced throughout.

Modern cafeteria featuring white chairs around round tables; planters with greenery, pendant lights, and a TV enhance the sleek, open interior with green and gray accents.
White chairs and round tables arranged in a modern office break room with green accents and plants, flanked by large windows and shelves displaying potted plants.
Green padded bench seating surrounds a white table under black pendant lights, with plants decorating the area and a nearby wooden shelf holding potted greenery in a modern, minimalist space.
Modern kitchen area with a long counter and white bar stools, surrounded by sleek cabinetry. A dining table with green seats and a large plant complete the spacious, minimalistic setting.
Modern cafeteria with gray tables, white chairs, and green accents. Plants and pendant lights create a fresh, welcoming atmosphere. Bright and minimalist design
Hanging black lamps illuminate a lush green potted plant on a wooden stand, set against a neutral wall, creating a modern interior decor scene.
Modern cafeteria featuring white chairs around round tables; planters with greenery, pendant lights, and a TV enhance the sleek, open interior with green and gray accents. White chairs and round tables arranged in a modern office break room with green accents and plants, flanked by large windows and shelves displaying potted plants. Green padded bench seating surrounds a white table under black pendant lights, with plants decorating the area and a nearby wooden shelf holding potted greenery in a modern, minimalist space. Modern kitchen area with a long counter and white bar stools, surrounded by sleek cabinetry. A dining table with green seats and a large plant complete the spacious, minimalistic setting. Modern cafeteria with gray tables, white chairs, and green accents. Plants and pendant lights create a fresh, welcoming atmosphere. Bright and minimalist design Hanging black lamps illuminate a lush green potted plant on a wooden stand, set against a neutral wall, creating a modern interior decor scene.

Catering to the needs of a diverse workforce

Our vision was to deliver a workspace that catered to the differing working styles of their sales team, as opposed to the more focused work of their researchers and was adaptable to hybrid working. We created flexibility by contrasting open plan desking with private meeting spaces, a boardroom and a tea point, as well as incorporating recreational breakout spaces and a wellness and collaboration area.

Increasing wellbeing

Access to natural light and fresh air is proven to promote calm and increased focus at work, so the COEL team included biophilic design elements – from planting to the choice of materials, and cleverly positioning furniture to maximise exposure to nature.

Office desks with green chairs and computer monitors are arranged in neat rows, surrounded by large windows with blinds, under a suspended ceiling with lighting and ventilation panels.
Open-plan office with green and white workstations, ergonomic chairs, and computers, in a spacious area with ceiling lights, glass dividers, and the word "Altium" visible on a partition.
Modern conference room with a round table, four white chairs with green cushions, and dual screens on the wall showing a cityscape. Bright with large windows
Conference room featuring a white oval table with six white chairs on wheels, facing two wall-mounted screens displaying "Zoom." A large interior glass window separates the space.
Office interior with a wooden planter filled with greenery, adjacent to a glass-walled meeting room with the text "Altu." Ceiling features lights and an air vent.
Office desks with green chairs and computer monitors are arranged in neat rows, surrounded by large windows with blinds, under a suspended ceiling with lighting and ventilation panels. Open-plan office with green and white workstations, ergonomic chairs, and computers, in a spacious area with ceiling lights, glass dividers, and the word "Altium" visible on a partition. Modern conference room with a round table, four white chairs with green cushions, and dual screens on the wall showing a cityscape. Bright with large windows Conference room featuring a white oval table with six white chairs on wheels, facing two wall-mounted screens displaying "Zoom." A large interior glass window separates the space. Office interior with a wooden planter filled with greenery, adjacent to a glass-walled meeting room with the text "Altu." Ceiling features lights and an air vent.

Reducing distraction

With the US team having experienced some issues with background noise during meetings, our planning process focused on improving the acoustic performance of the meeting spaces; increasing the specification of the partition and doors.

Making sustainability a top priority

Sustainability formed a core part of the design brief we discussed with Altium, as we worked together to futureproof their space, as well as considering the longer-term impact of the materials used.

The carpets and floor coverings chosen are 100% recyclable and 50% of the furniture was reused, by consolidating pieces from the existing offices. Even the wall-mounted acoustics used in the meeting rooms are PET and carbon neutral.

Pathway winding through a lush, sunlit park with green grass, tall trees, a lamp post, and a distant park bench, creating a serene natural environment.

Inspired by the potential for a greener future

Creating efficiency and speed across electronic engineering is at the heart of Altium’s contribution to a greener future. From the colour choices to the natural finishes and sustainable materials, Altium’s design scheme is a nod to a greener future in tech.

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