A bespoke bench designed for IT was moved to the first floor and positioned in the centre of the office, enabling the provision of an accessible back up service to all Cuckoo employees.
A variety of collaboration spaces in the form of large open areas and breakout spaces allow staff to spend time away from their workstation to work in a less formal environment. A tea-point, in addition to the main breakout on the ground floor, provides an additional space where employees can mingle and socialise.
Meeting rooms with integrated AV provide a facility for formal meetings and department catch-ups. A high bench huddle space provides a less formal meeting option within a semi-open plan space. Clever use of acoustic paneling accommodates AV equipment, with wall finishes in soft tones of the company brand colour providing a light and uplifting atmosphere.
An open training lounge was incorporated into the design using modular furniture, which offers flexibility for a number of configurations depending on the size and needs of the group. This is also designed to allow more than one session to be held at the same time. The soft modular sofas and stools are finished in a soft colour palette to reflect the company branding.
Freestanding acoustic booths provide a facility for quiet focus. Open end alcove booths with integrated IT have been built centrally for all staff to use for colleague catch-ups and an alternative workspace.
Cuckoo’s colour palette has been reflected in wall, floor and upholstery finishes. Together, with a furniture reconfiguration exercise to the ground and second floor office ensures that all three floors are aligned.
Our design has resulted in an uplighting environment for Cuckoo’s teams to work independently yet with flexible collaboration, quiet and training spaces. The result produces a unified design reflecting the Cuckoo brand throughout.
