For over 30 years, COEL has delivered office and laboratory environments that support how organisations work, grow and evolve. What sets COEL apart is not just the quality of design or construction, but the ability to bring every stage of a project together through a fully integrated approach. From early workplace strategy through to building […]
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The way we work has changed significantly over the past decade. Advances in technology, shifting employee expectations and new approaches to workplace design have all contributed to a rethinking of the traditional office. For many organisations, the workplace is no longer defined by fixed desks or set hours. Instead, it is becoming a flexible environment […]
COEL showcases its 2026 social value commitment through the Darwin Building refurbishment, supporting community wellbeing, local partners, and lasting positive impact.
We were delighted to see Bidwells featured in the press discussing their new Cambridge headquarters. It was a privilege to work alongside their team on the redevelopment and refurbishment of Bidwell House, delivering a workspace designed to support the next chapter of their growth. The fourteen-month project saw the COEL team complete a full strip […]
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.
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 […]
