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Pick Everard’s bespoke new HQ redesigned by Associate Anna Bly

The firm has restated its commitment to its Leicester city centre location with this extensive refurbishment to its Halford House office, updating the interior of a building it had originally designed in the 50s

by Georgina Johnston 23 November 2021

Through the use of careful space planning, the refurbishment has transformed Halford House into an engaging open-plan office environment, which now accommodates a range of new and agile working spaces, including formal working areas, an executive space, collaborative and informal meeting zones, breakout areas, presentation space and a number of attractive meeting rooms. Bespoke furniture designs offer unique solutions for fixed seating, privacy screens and storage for users.

Associate Anna Bly heads up Pick Everard’s in-house interior design team and on this design the team ensured that the new space personified the brand, reflects its core values, enriches company culture and drives performance in the organisation, all in an attractive manner that fosters positive wellbeing for users.

Through remodelling the existing space, the design team have been able to introduce more light, an improved air quality system, along with a rationalised desk layout and larger, more accessible amenities for the multistorey building. 

Feature lighting, a well considered ceiling design and careful coordination with the in-house mechanical and electrical services team has helped to achieve exposed services throughout the design, which serve to create an industrial and raw aesthetic. 

A timeless neutral colour and materials palette has been maintained throughout the whole design concept, with colour being introduced through furniture and planting. These elements of biophilic design, combined with a contemporary planting scheme and enhanced natural lighting schemes all work towards promoting positive wellbeing for all users. Working on our own space meant that we have been able to showcase the best of our services, incorporating bespoke joinery, lighting and metalwork combined with the clean studio design to create the modern finish. We have also introduced the new breakout spaces and a large, open tea point area, which make the space easier to use. This encourages spontaneous collaboration, something that’s really important in a multi-disciplinary practice, as well as social integration within the teams.

Anna Bly, Interior Designer, Pick Everard
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