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consultancy > design > furniture > audiovisual Bevan Brittan LLP Bristol, 69,700 sq ft
The Brief
Claremont’s solution was to add a building extension which
would effectively infill the ‘C’ plate and create a ground floor
atrium which would visually link all storeys. This link would be
further enhanced by providing open floor plates throughout
the building, with circulation space adjacent to the atrium.
Claremont also felt that it was essential to provide a quicker
circulation route from one side of the office to the other and
between floors, to physically and visually link teams and the
firm as a whole.
To facilitate this plan, Claremont proposed moving the lifts
from the outskirts of the building to the centre of the atrium,
with glass lifts and flying ‘gantries’ connecting the floors. This
solution also ensures that the atrium and circulation spaces are
constantly busy, with individuals visible throughout the
building, adding a feeling of dynamism and connectivity.
Bevan Brittan tasked Claremont with
considering how the company’s building
would best function for staff. Claremont
identified that the current ‘C’ shaped
building would result in teams becoming
isolated from one another at the ends of
such large floor plates, potentially resulting
in isolated departments. Claremont
identified that the building would benefit
from the development of a cohesive ‘sense
of purpose’ across the 6 storeys.
Location:
Bristol
Sector:
Legal
Project Value:
Total Value for Cat A & Cat B
works: £14.5m
No. of Staff:
400 no. over 6 floors with
expansion space for 90 plus 140
in the sub-let space
t: 01925 284 000 w: www.claremontgi.com © 2008
consultancy > design > furniture > audiovisual
The proposal was well received by the client and the architect,
for meeting peoples’ needs and creating a strong architectural
feature and building hub. Furthermore, the scheme meant that
the lifts and adjacent circulation areas would not be within the
building’s net usable space; advantageous both financially and
in terms of liberating prime office space.
Claremont’s scope encompassed design from the initial ‘big
picture’ concept, right through to the specification of every
fixture, fitting and accessory. The client suite incorporates a
concierge reception, client reception and break out area,
riverside café and meeting suite with 120-seat conference
facility, and catering kitchen. In addition, working space was
provided for the 410-strong firm with local break out and
refreshment zones.
The Brief
The Working Floors
New space planning principles and workstation standards were
adopted for the working floors, with legal teams and support
staff clustered around collaborative browserie height storage
units to assist in communication and mentoring. A balance
between local and team storage has been established to
ensure quick response to clients, but also file accessibility and
traceability for teams.
Brand Identity
Bevan Brittan has established a progressive brand and
corporate identity and the relocation presented a fantastic
opportunity to reinforce this with a striking interior identity
that builds on the same platform. The brand uses dynamic
fractals in a variety of colours to represent the ‘adaptive
energy’ which is at the heart of Bevan Brittan’s client-centric
approach.
In terms of adaptive energy colour change lighting has been
incorporated into the building ‘light house’ which creates night
time visibility for the building even on the approach in to
Bristol, this is synchronised with similarly sequenced colour
changes on the reception desk itself. The fractals are
interpreted in kiln-fired glass elements throughout the client
suite and are used more literally as manifestations to meeting
and quiet room elevations. Intuitive navigation throughout the
building was re-enforced with a different ‘signature colour’ for
each floor taken from the fractal designs.
The Claremont team worked closely with a multi-disciplinary
team including project manager, architect, M&E consultant and
acoustician. In addition Claremont was responsible for a total
furniture specification, procurement, installation and move
management package.
Bevan Brittan LLP Bristol, 69,700 sq ft