Crowdcube
- Finance
- 4,000 sq ft
- Exeter
- Cat B
Services Delivered
A vibrant workspace designed with homely touches to create a welcoming environment. The office blends contemporary style with warmth, making it both functional and inviting for staff.
The Brief
A contemporary office designed to prioritise employee wellbeing
Crowdcube wanted a new office they could truly call their own. The brief focused on creating a space that prioritised employee wellbeing while reflecting the energy and creativity of the business. Working closely with the client, Bespa designed a vibrant, contemporary workplace that blends homely materials, soft furnishings, and a full-scale kitchen, delivering a flexible and welcoming environment where the team can work, socialise, and thrive.
Project Impact
- A workplace designed around wellbeing, creativity, and social interaction
- Breakout and wellness areas that encourage team connection beyond the desk
- An environment that captures our culture and creativity
- Recognition as one of the coolest offices in Exeter
Space
The ambition was to shape a workspace that feels cohesive, balancing comfort, creativity and professional functionality throughout. For Crowdcube, this meant creating an environment where every area works in harmony — from focused meeting rooms and collaborative zones to relaxed corners, a fully equipped kitchen and wellness facilities including showers. Each element was carefully considered to support different ways of working while maintaining a unified experience. The result is a meticulously crafted workplace that elevates daily working life and earned recognition as Exeter’s “Coolest Office,” reflecting its lasting impact and thoughtful design integrity.
Design
The space remained largely untouched, requiring minimal structural intervention, with a new ceiling and lighting introduced as part of a considered Cat B refurbishment. Working collaboratively with staff, Bespa took time to understand how people truly use the space, shaping a supportive wellness and breakout zone alongside a more formal desk setting, thoughtfully separated by partitions. By retaining existing glazing and 50 desks, the design reduces impact on the planet while delivering a carefully crafted, people-first workspace transformation.