Busuu

Cultivating connection: crafting the Busuu office for collaborative culture

As the Busuu office expanded beyond their current workspace, the need for a more expansive environment became evident. AIS designed a 13,885 sq ft space, not only accommodating the growing team but also elevating their work practices and culture.  

Central to fostering a vibrant company culture, our workplace design solution revolved around a dynamic central hub. The warm, home-like kitchen and adjoining breakout space form a social nucleus at the heart of the floorplate. Mornings buzz with staff congregating at the breakfast bar or sharing coffee at communal tables, while larger teams utilise bleacher-style seating for impactful presentations. This versatile space extends its embrace to company-wide town halls, embodying Busuu’s essence and uniting the team.

Flexibility is woven into our design, finding harmony in openness and adaptability. The incorporation of flexible partitioning and storage elements allows seamless reconfiguration for future needs. New furniture items, adaptable to individual preferences or team dynamics, enhance flexibility and accommodate evolving work patterns.

Strategically placed meeting rooms, booths, soft seating, and private phone pods within the open plan desks ensure accessibility for diverse tasks. This readily available, reconfigurable space nurtures a profound sense of belonging among staff, embodying a people-first mentality within the team.