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Wrenbridge

Wrenbridge, a property developer with over 30 years’ experience delivering projects across commercial and industrial real estate, set out to refurbish and enhance their Cambridgeshire based office. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and regional development, they wanted their new office to provide a fresh, new look and feel to better accommodate the wellbeing of their staff and clients.

Design | Build | Furnish

2,000 Sq Ft

Cambridgeshire

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Planned with purpose

Wrenbridge set out to refresh their Cambridge base with a warm, light‑filled workspace that better serves both their clients and staff. Working within the existing footprint, we planned and designed the main office floor to introduce a new manager’s office, a quiet/breakout, “chill” area, a collaboration room, and client‑facing space, while enhancing the tea point for everyday use. Roller blinds replaced older aluminium venetians to soften daylight and reduce glare, and storage was rationalised to free up floor area and sightlines.

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The refurbishment has completely transformed our office! The space feels brighter and more modern, and the new areas for calls and catch ups have been really handy. We’ve been able to make full use of the space we have and it’s given the whole office a fresh energy. It’s definitely had a positive impact on how we work day to day. It just goes to show how much an interior refresh can make a difference.

Robin Means, Associate Director at Wrenbridge

Smart value engineering

The office design intentionally embraced a pared-back aesthetic to maximise value while preserving the workspace’s character. Thoughtful material selections ensure the environment feels fresh and inviting, with carpet zoning introducing softer, warmer tones—darker in meeting and collaboration areas, lighter in the open plan spaces. Instead of a full ceiling strip-out, targeted tile replacements addressed legacy damage, delivering a revitalised look, without unnecessary expense or environmental impact. The tea point offered a splash of reed‑green, providing a distinctive focal point that feels both on trend and professional, yet priced competitively.

Personal priorities

Wrenbridge prioritises people, ensuring the workspace reflects the needs and preferences of their team. This workspace has a dog‑friendly design, with a dedicated dog bed planned for the team’s office companion. When their much-loved coffee machine didn’t initially fit the kitchen, our responsive site team quickly adapted the design—retaining essential storage while making sure everyone could enjoy top-quality coffee in their refreshed space!

A Vision Rooted in Values

We drew inspiration from Wrenbridge’s values of experience, collaboration, and regional impact to shape its new office space into a hub of wellbeing and innovation. Guided by Wrenbridge’s commitment to creating sustainable, people-focused environments, COEL designed a workspace that prioritises employee wellbeing through natural light, biophilic elements, and flexible zones for both focused work and social interaction. The emphasis on collaboration is reflected in open-plan layouts and multifunctional meeting areas that encourage spontaneous teamwork and creativity. By aligning with Wrenbridge’s value of experience, COEL ensured the space reflects thoughtful design rooted in decades of industry insight, creating an environment where people feel empowered, connected, and inspired.

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Balancing value engineering with attractive office design is about protecting the essentials, making smart substitutions, and investing where it counts. With thoughtful planning and collaboration, you can deliver a workspace that’s both cost-effective and visually compelling.