Discover how we mark Brew Monday and support the Samaritans and NHS by championing kindness, connection, and mental wellbeing this January.
COEL has begun a full refurbishment of the Darwin Building at Chesterford Research Park, transforming the 33,000 sq ft former AstraZeneca facility into a future-ready, sustainable research hub. Discover how this project is shaping the next generation of life science workspaces across the Cambridge Supercluster.
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Discover 10 sustainable office design strategies COEL uses to reduce environmental impact, boost employee wellbeing, and support greener workplaces. From eco-friendly materials to energy-efficient systems and circular economy principles, our approach helps businesses create healthier, future-ready environments.
COEL’s 2026 approach to commercial interior design: purpose-driven, sustainable spaces that go beyond trends and reflect your values.
Discover 10 sustainable office design strategies COEL uses to reduce environmental impact, boost employee wellbeing, and support greener workplaces. From eco-friendly materials to energy-efficient systems and circular economy principles, our approach helps businesses create healthier, future-ready environments.
July 2025 saw the Cambridge community come together for the third annual charity cricket match between Carter Jonas and COEL – a tradition that started as a small after-work game and has now grown into a major event raising money for local and national charities. Our biggest fundraising year yet The heart of the day […]
At COEL, we believe that the spaces we create should not only serve the needs of today but also safeguard the future. That’s why we’re proud to introduce our updated Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Policy, which provides us with an actionable framework that reflects our commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance. First, […]
COEL announces the appointment of Richard Brent as its new Managing Director.
For the third year running COEL and Birketts once again hosted a celebration of International Women’s Day. Held on Friday 7th March at Birketts Cambridge Office, this year’s event took a different format as they steered away from the previous panel discussions which have been focused on topics such as ‘Women and Risk Taking’ or […]
We are delighted to announce the appointment of two new board members to strengthen COEL’s offer and further emphasise our commitment to delivering high quality design and fit-out projects in the regions. The last few years have seen us refine our offer, to concentrate on offices and labs, and to expand geographically, with projects currently […]
Design and build goings on in the months ahead Our fit-out teams finished up 2024 on a real high with several design and build projects completed across Cambridge, Norwich and Oxford. We now look forward to a busy quarter ahead as our interior design, construction, maintenance and furniture teams continue to work with clients from […]
Will you be this year’s ‘Employer of the Year’? COEL is delighted to be sponsoring this year’s Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards. We will once again be championing the ‘Employer of the Year’ category, which celebrates businesses’ commitment to their teams, to corporate social responsibility and to the green agenda. The 2025 Science and […]
COEL has pledged to support FutureIN Property and Construction Apprentices with the tools and tool bags they need to support them with their work on Construction sites across Cambridgeshire. Gifting eight tool kits a year, COEL wanted to pledge support to FutureIN who work with young people who may already be or be at risk […]
October saw members from the COEL team, alongside the Cambridge team of global project consultants TSA Riley, host a Halloween themed fundraising event with a ghost tour of Cambridge followed by a drinks reception at the recently completed River Wing at Clare College. In partnership, our companies teamed together to raise funds for Camtrust, a […]
Over the last few months our pre-construction, interior design, furniture and site teams have been busy working on multiple fit-out projects across the Cambridge-Oxford Arc, London and Norwich. With a number of design and build projects due to finish in the coming weeks we’ll begin releasing our project case studies and video showcases in the coming […]
Over the last few months, we have been busy working on multiple fit-out, design and build projects across the Cambridge-Oxford Arc. Although we can’t share too many details yet, as the majority of these projects are midway through, we are still excited to share a general update on what our design and construction teams have […]
This summer we saw the opening of Cambridge Science Centre’s new home at the Trinity Centre on Cambridge Science Park. This children’s science and discovery centre engages young learners in local communities aiming to widen participation and increase diversity in STEM. Moving into what was formerly known as the Trinity Centre conference suite, the space […]
COEL vs Carter Jonas event bowls over the crowd Thursday 6th June 2024 saw our annual COEL vs Carter Jonas Charity Cricket Match take place at Fenner’s Cambridge University’s cricket ground. This much-anticipated event saw crowds of over 850 people join us, to enjoy an afternoon of sporting entertainment, Cricket legends and of course socialising. […]
Friday 5th July hosted Cambridge’s most notable Awards ceremonies for young people, the Inspirational YoungStars Awards. Launched in 2022, by Ian Dahler, Cambridge United Football Club’s Stadium Manager, the awards recognise youngsters between the ages of 7 and 16 doing exceptional things in Cambridge and the local community. COEL were delighted to sponsor the Inspirational YoungStars […]
On Thursday 15th May, the new Cambridge Chair of Women in Property, Lizzie Bradbury (Communication and Engagement Manager at COEL), launched a new event series providing the property industry with a much needed networking platform in the region. Women (and men) in Property Law, Property Agencies and Consultancy, as well as Architects, converged for the […]
Oxford Ionics, a pioneer in quantum computing, has commissioned COEL to design, fit-out and furnish its brand-new HQ at Oxford Technology Park. With the new headquarters housing Oxford Ionics’ advanced quantum systems, it will also provide plenty of space to grow its world-class team. Having recently won a £6 million contract to supply a quantum […]
On Thursday 6th June (1-6.30pm), COEL and Carter Jonas will once again go head-to-head in a thrilling T20 Cricket match at Fenner’s Cricket Ground in Cambridge. With over 800 attendees expected to be joining us from companies across the region, we also look forward to welcoming friends and family, for a great day of entertainment. Devon […]
