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DESIGN your workspace

Workspace design is about seamlessly blending aesthetics and functionality, to create a space which is reflective of your brand and culture, supports your team, and drives productivity.

Design your office   Design your lab

Ready to DESIGN your workspace?

Contact our design team to see how we can help to realise your vision for your new workspace.

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What we Do

At COEL, we thrive on shaping environments that support the way people work, think, and connect.

In a world of evolving technology and changing working practices, a thoughtfully designed workspace can boost productivity, foster collaboration, and reflect a company’s culture and values. Whether you are moving to a new office, reimagining an existing space, or adapting to hybrid work, our design team can help to visualise a workspace that is tailored to the specific needs of your business.

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DESIGNED for
YOUR people

Effective workspace design is more than just representing your brand in a physical space, it’s a strategic blend of aesthetics and functionality, tailored to meet your business goals and the specific needs of your people. From ergonomic furniture and natural lighting to quiet zones and collaborative hubs, every design choice should empower your team to do their best work.

Lab Design Office Design

What We Offer

01.

Briefing

We work with you to understand your design brief and make recommendations as to how to bring your vision to life. This will include surveying the space to determine technical specifications as well understanding design priorities.

02.

Concepts

We explore our inspiration for your space using mood boards and sketches to convey our ideas, as well as developing the story that makes this concept unique to your business.

03.

Visualisation

We create detailed space plans denoting the zones within your new workspace, from collaborative to social and functional, and the flow between them, as well as 3D renders to bring our vision for your future space to life.

04.

Finalisation

We integrate the technical and mechanical and electrical specifications and bring the concepts and detailed plans together, to deliver a final design pack, which informs the build of the finished space.

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Trends such as hybrid working and technology integration, have changed the shape of workspaces for the better.

Instead of thinking what is functionally possible in a space, we think more in terms of how best to maximise employee experience at work. Employees who feel comfortable, supported and inspired are more engaged which means that a well-designed workspace can increase productivity and have a positive impact on business growth.

Katie Oldknow, Head of Design

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Sustainability & SCALABILITY

Reducing our impact

With increasing focus on making sustainable choices, we work with our clients to ensure that we are recommending eco-friendly, recycled, or low-emission furniture and materials. Energy efficiency can be an issue, particularly in older buildings, so we will suggest efficient lighting solutions and HVAC systems and integrate SMART technology to monitor usage and offer more zonal controls.

Planning for the future

What is right for your business today might not work for your business as it grows. We recommend modular furniture and adaptable layouts which can evolve with the company. Adequate storage solutions can cater to flexible working patterns and putting in place the right tech infrastructure ensures that you have the systems in place to scale with your team.

FEATURED PROJECTS

Take a look at some of our projects to see how we have helped organisations like yours to increase productivity through inspirational design;

Benefits of a well-DESIGNED workspace

 

01

Collaboration

Thoughtful layouts with shared spaces and meeting areas create opportunities for more ‘casual collision’ in the workplace and encourage better communication, teamwork, and innovation.

02

Wellbeing

Incorporating natural light, ergonomic furniture, and quiet zones promotes physical comfort and mental health, leading to happier, healthier employees.

03

Efficiency 

By reducing distractions and designing your new space to meet the task requirements and diverse needs of your employees, you increase efficiency and overall performance.

04

Retention

A modern, flexible, and inspiring workspace helps attract top talent and contributes to keeping  current employees engaged and loyal.

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Frequently asked
questions

 

Workspace design involves planning and creating functional, aesthetically pleasing, and productive environments for businesses. This includes offices, coworking spaces, retail environments, laboratories and more.

A bespoke planning and design process, which is tailored to your business goals and employee needs can; boost productivity and increase collaboration, which can in turn improve communication and team morale. Optimising the way you use your space can also reduce overall costs and ensure that you have the space you need to grow.

Absolutely! We specialise in redesigning or even completely repurposing existing spaces, as well as designing new ones from scratch. We can help you to optimise your current layout, or help to plan and design your new workspace to the specific needs of your organisation.

Timelines vary depending on the size and complexity of the project. A small office redesign might take a few weeks, while a full-scale fit out could take several months. We will provide a detailed project programme and agree key dates during the planning phase.

Costs depend on factors like square footage, design complexity, materials, and furnishings. We provide transparent quotes after the initial consultation and the confirmation of the statement of works, and can tailor solutions to fit a range of budgets.

Yes, we offer a full turnkey service including construction management and site coordination, custom furniture design, sourcing, and installation. We can even help you with your move and maintaining your building after we handover.

Definitely. We prioritise sustainable practices and can incorporate energy-efficient lighting, recycled materials, biophilic design or even reused and recycled furniture to support your environmental goals.

We specialise in designing offices and labs, so we have worked with a huge variety of sectors – from manufacturing to creative services, science and tech, professional services and education. 

Simply contact us to schedule a consultation or send us your design brief. Our team will get back to you within 24 hours to arrange a call to discuss your needs, goals, and vision to begin crafting a workspace that works for you.

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