Specialist Environments
We refurbish and fit out buildings with specialist demands and wide-ranging stakeholders, from heritage and listed properties through to schools, laboratories, universities and campuses.
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Specialist Environments
Some environments demand a more considered approach and are subject to a wider set of requirements. From heritage buildings and educational facilities to hospitality venues and laboratories, we understand these projects bring unique constraints, responsibilities and operational challenges beyond those of standard commercial projects.
A listed building has a legacy to protect. A school can be restricted by its holidays. A laboratory demands compliance. We bring both expertise and energy to these projects.
Specialist environments call for specialist knowledge, each with their own rules, deadlines and sensitivities. Explore how we deliver for each.
Heritage
Historic buildings carry constraints and character in equal measure. We combine technical expertise with sensitive design to bring heritage and listed buildings into modern use by balancing preservation with performance. We work closely with conservation officers and local authorities at every step.
Education
Education runs to a rigid clock. We design, fit out and refurbish schools, colleges, universities and campuses around immovable term deadlines, live teaching and safeguarding. Our spaces are adaptable and inclusive, from mainstream classrooms to specialist SEN settings.
Life Sciences
Laboratories and specialist facilities leave no room for error. We deliver highly technical life sciences and pharmaceutical environments where precision, safety and performance are critical. We manage the mechanical, electrical and compliance requirements they depend on, and phase work to keep operations running.
Our awards
Our work across commercial interiors has been recognised by leading industry awards.
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Mix Awards 2024 - Winner |
Design and Build Project of the Year, for Hoxton Farms, a pioneering laboratory and workplace in London. |
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Mix Awards - Shortlisted |
Project of the Year, Workplace Interiors over 70,000 sq ft, for Revolut's global headquarters in Canary Wharf. |
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Mixology - Finalist |
Workplace of the year, transforming a historic Grade II listed building into a vibrant, eco-conscious workplace community. |
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Mixology - Finalist |
Workplace of the Year, for EFG International, a global private banking group. |
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FX Awards - Shortlisted |
Revolutionising a London-based fintech leader, Tide's workspace: a tale of AI driven design, social innovation and inclusive comfort. |
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Better Future London Design Awards - Winner |
Revolutionising a London-based fintech leader, Tide's workspace: a tale of AI driven design, social innovation and inclusive comfort. |
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London Construction Awards - Finalist |
Commercial Project of the Year award for Stellar Entertainment, a video game development studio. |
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Mixology - Finalist |
Workplace of the Year for Statkraft, Europe's largest generator of renewable energy. |
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London Design Awards 2025 - Silver - Winner |
Awarded Silver at the London Design Awards for a project delivered for Pax 8, a leading global cloud marketplace. |
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Mixology - Finalist |
Project of the Year, Positive Impact finalist for a project delivered for Hoxton Farms, a pioneering laboratory and workplace in London. |
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Brands that trust us
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Alston and Bird
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checkout.com
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Computacenter
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Inspired Education Group
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Revolut
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The National Gallery
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Tide
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Xero
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