Tanfield

The brief was to develop a CAT A fit out solution which would appeal to forward-thinking occupiers.

Form DC provided space plans and computer-generated images to support marketing initiatives aimed at capturing the imaginations of prospective tenants.

In order to create a relevant office space for post-pandemic business, Form used analysis of their home-working surveys and industry-leading expertise to inform the design which incorporates flexibility and hybrid working support.

Collaboration and socialisation space was as important as areas for undertaking quiet, focused work. For this CAT A fit out, Form developed a solution that promoted health and wellbeing, but also focused on sustainability and how best to limit impact on the environment.

Floor pans were cleaned with replacement of damaged, as opposed to carpeting the raised access floor.  Most of the ceiling grid was retained and energy-efficient LED lighting installed.

The office has a generous private outdoor terrace and Form made improvements to promote its use to benefit occupants. 

External lighting was enhanced to encourage garden use in darker months and the adjacent storerooms were converted into shower and changing rooms, supporting outdoor exercise.

Plans were drawn up for tech enabled outdoor pods, allowing people to work, dine and socialise in naturally ventilated and lit spaces.

The Royal Botanic Gardens (Edinburgh) are working in cooperation Tanfield’s managing agents and Butterfly Conservation to carry out biodiversity actions and ecological research on the rooftop, with sustainability being a key priority for the owners, management and community of Tanfield.

Having already designed the on-site MILK café, Form DC is now working with Greenridge on improvement works to the common parts.