Hq

BT has opened its new global headquarters in Aldgate, London, as part of the firm’s ongoing root and branch transformation programme: housing around 3,500 colleagues, the new HQ will be another flagship location within BT’s Better Workplace Programme – the largest workplace improvement programme and consolidation scheme of its type ever undertaken in the UK. The programme, which will complete in 2024, will see BT rationalise hundreds of its offices across the UK and establish an estate of future fit, high tech workspaces. Caption Philip Jansen, BT Group Chief Executive, said: “Our new HQ in London will bring our people together in an impressive and modern environment, transforming the way teams work.” Ma... More

In need of a renovation that would express and exemplify their vibrant and innovative corporate culture, and having worked with our design teams several times before, Assurance turned to HED as their trusted partner to renovate their corporate headquarters in advance of their lease expiration at their former space. Their 525-person insurance operation has been experiencing steady growth, and their reputation and youthful culture have been attracting the best and brightest talent in the insurance industry. It was essential that their new space live up to the modern expectations of that high caliber talent. Working closely with Assurance, HED facilitated planning, design and branding to reflect a playful and energetic character. Oriented arou... More

Renovation of this building serve a dual purpose: in the interior we created better functionality, and on the outside we refreshed the outdated facades. Besides the renewal of the office-areas we created community spaces as well, and we open up the entire ground floor to the wider public. This way the plan opens up the individual offices and fills the building with real social networking functions. The previously closed facades open up and honestly display the inner workflow: the renewed building reflects reliability and transparency. More

This building is the new headquarters for a contractor who specializes in pre-fabricated and modular buildings. The construction consists of a steel frame with prefabricated concrete facade panels attached to it. But since the site is sandwiched in-between a busy road to the north and a housing area to the south the building becomes a janus-figure with an industrial appearance to the highway and a rather domestic appearance to the housing area. The south facade is covered with pink brickwork while the 3 other facades boast their industrial character. The steel and concrete elements are shown in the interior as well, giving the spaces a firm touch. Common spaces are located on the ground floor, the offices are in the top floor. On the office... More

As they say, time flies when you’re having fun! So, to celebrate Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays’ thirtieth anniversary, they appointed world leading architect and designer PENSON to create a visionary new HQ at Gatwick. In collaboration with the VAA Design Team, PENSON have created a dynamic workplace community that brings the two groups together under one roof for the first time. The entire open plan build is a culture and experience transformation for Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holiday’s staff – with future-proofed offices made a reality. We welcome you to the new VHQ.Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays were given an opportunity to review the way they operate and take their office environment to the next level by moving int... More