thinking world they’re about to enter.
There are two plush blue velvet sofas
where guests can wait, offering a
slightly more formal feel, but as they
walk through the rest of the office, the
more playful design elements become
apparent, such as colourful padded
focus rooms, angular lighting and the
quirky use of plants.
The main meeting room is the centre-
piece of the office. This room is where
the magic happens, and it was designed
as a showpiece, reflecting the company
culture. Engineered flooring has been
used to clad the walls, adding warmth
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and texture, while the use of stones and
plants creates a sense of calm. A subtle
use of neon lighting gives the room a
modern edge, and helps the logo to
pop. It was fitted with high-end acoustic
design and the latest video conferencing
technology, which comes to life at the
touch of a button.
Rooms
“Our discussions with employees reveal-
ed that teams didn’t want to be cut off
from each other in small offices, but they
didn’t want a large open-plan layout,
either,” says Grant.
To work around this, Conduit designed
four main team rooms, each with floor-
to-ceiling glass panels. Positioned next to
the windows, these rooms have incredible
mountain views and receive amazing
natural light, which filters through to the
rest of the office too.
To satisfy the staff’s need for privacy,
soundproof booths in shades of green
were created. The space is ideal for
individuals or small groups to meet away
from the team while remaining connected.
It also serves as a private place to take a
personal phone call and a quiet space to
be alone to focus on a specific task.
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