Montagu, a prominent London-based private equity firm with offices in key European cities, underwent a significant workplace and cultural transformation. As workplace consultants, we initiated an inclusive process involving staff and stakeholders to understand business goals and adapt their organizational, spatial, and aesthetic approach to the evolving workspace dynamics.
CLIENT Montagu Private Equity LLP
LOCATION 2 More London
SIZE 29,000 ft2
The project entailed the consolidation of Montagu’s office spaces from two separate London locations into two expansive floors at 2 More London, an iconic development boasting sweeping, panoramic views of the city skyline. Our strategic focus revolved around adapting to the evolving post-COVID workplace dynamics, aligning with Montagu’s robust support for hybrid and agile working models.
Montagu was acutely aware that their new office had to be more than just a workspace; it needed to become a ‘destination’ that would entice and engage their staff to return. The brief underscored key priorities such as sustainability, well-being, connectivity, and collaboration, which manifested in striking features such as lush green walls and the addition of a connecting staircase linking the two floors.
Our role extended beyond workplace consultancy, encompassing the production of detailed space plans, development of Stage II Concept Design, and the formulation of a comprehensive brief for the Design & Build tender. Subsequently, we were retained as Design Guardians throughout the fit-out phase, collaborating closely with Morgan Lovell until practical completion.
The result has been met with immense enthusiasm from Montagu, underscoring the profound sense of involvement that staff and stakeholders felt in shaping an environment they genuinely take pride in.
Testimonials
“Adam and Anna were with us every step of the way on our journey to delivering our amazing new space for the business. Their professionalism and creativity were fantastic; it was a genuine pleasure to work with them both. The attention to detail and design flare was great and their ability to work with the wider project team was invaluable to us”.
Cathy Clifford Montagu HR Director
“The workplace consultancy element included stakeholder visioning interviews; engagement, building analysis, feasibility studies leading to the concept design for Client approval. From the initial consultation process and interviews, Lorenc quickly had a grasp of Montagu’s culture and business”.
Nicholas Denman Denman Projects
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