Financial & Legal

PJT Partners

US Investment Firm

Tech & Media

Dentsu

Global Tech and Media Company

Global Innovation Institute

A Dynamic New Workspace for Netflix

Netflix

Eastdil Secured

Criteo's Global Transformation Project

Criteo

US Hedge Fund, London Office Expansion

Private Equity Firm, Mayfair

Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance London Office Fit Out 

Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance

An Elegant Office Design for PJT Global Investment Bank in London

Inspiring BREEAM Accredited Office Fit-Out for DTRE

DTRE

Consumer

Genetec - A Bespoke Fit Out for a Global Security Leader

Genetec – A Bespoke Fit Out for a Global Security Leader

Creating a High-End Office for Platinum Equity in Mayfair

Platinum Equity

Investment Firm in London

Investment Firm

Cantillon Capital Management

Transforming LLCP's European HQ at Smithson Plaza in Stunning Design & Build Project

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

Office Fit-Out for Altum Capital in Mayfair

Altum Capital

Furnishing Leading Law Firm Squire Patton Boggs' Manchester Office

Squire Patton Boggs

State-of-the-Art Offices for Latham & Watkins in London, Manchester, and Brussels

Latham & Watkins

Refurbishing Riverstone's Striking London Office

Riverstone Holdings

Bericote Properties HQ: Unique and Stylish Office Fit-Out Project

Bericote

Löfbergs London Office Fit‑Out

Lofbergs

International Mobile Satellite Organisation (IMSO) 

IMSO

Oil Spill Response (OSRL)

Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL)

A High-End Refurbishment for Javelin Commodities

Javelin Commodities

Extreme Group Office Fit-Out Project

Extreme Group

Bordier UK Office Design & Build

Bordier

An Exquisite Fit Out for Angola LNG's London Office

Angola

Collaborating with KKR to Create Elegant Offices in Hong Kong and London

Design and Build of new CAT A+ Space for Hermes Investment Management at Reef House, Plantation Wharf, Battersea 

Reef House

A Stunning Office Fit Out for Mirastar's London HQ

Mirastar

Office Design for Victory Hill Capital Group

Victory Hill

Criteo APAC (Singapore & Tokyo)

Criteo APAC

An Elegant Office Design for William Blair

William Blair

Criteo New York Office Design

Criteo New York

ISF Office Fit-Out Project

Toyota Financial Services HQ Office Fit Out

Toyota

Cadbury

Adobe's Office Fit Out in London, Dublin and Edinburgh

Adobe

Roald Dahl Office Design & Build

Roald Dahl

Office Design for Glenstone Property

Glenstone

Beats London Office Furniture Project

Beats

Office Fit-Out Project for ECM

An Inspirational Office Design for Nokia’s HQ in Soho

Nokia

Creating a stunning, colourful workspace for Specific Media in Central St Giles

Specific Media

A Bespoke Workspace Design for Footwear Brand, Sketchers

Sketchers

A modern and flexible workspace for Santen UK headquarters

Santen

Designing a Creative Hub for News UK's Waltham Forest Offices

News UK

A Functional and Stylish Workspace for Vanda Pharmaceuticals

Vanda

Design and Build of Our New Office in Islington, London

K2 Space

Creating Intercept's Stylish European HQ

Intercept

Transforming Instinctif Partners Office Space

Instinctif Partners

Green & Black’s Office Design & Fit-Out

Green & Blacks

Luxury and Well-being in Harvey Nash's New Headquarters

Harvey Nash

Groupon's London Office Breakout Area Design

Groupon

Famo Showroom Design & Fit-Out in Clerkenwell, London

FAMO

Prestigious Office Fit-Out Project for ESSAR

ESSAR

A New Workspace for ESCA

ESCA

Office Fit-Out Project for Cube Real Estate in Guildford

Cube Real Estate

Office Refurbishment for Cripplegate Foundation 

Cripplegate Foundation

A Stylish & Functional Office Fit-Out for Asset Management Firm, BMO

 Luxury Office Fit-Out Project for Belstaff in New Bond Street

Belstaff

BearTooth Advisors' New Mayfair Office: An Elegant and Productive Space Designed by K2 Space

Beartooth Advisors

Creating a Functional and Inspirational Workplace for Arqiva

Arqiva

ICP London Office Refurbishment

Carlton Books Office Refurbishment Project

Carlton Books

Designing a Bespoke Office for Royal Bank of Canada in London

A Stylish & Functional London Workplace for Vital Energi

Vital Energi

Creating a Fun Social Space for VoucherCodes' London Office

VoucherCodes

Designing Nuance's Vibrant Vienna Workplace in 10 Weeks

Nuance

Furnishing Solutions for Willis Tower

Willis

We work with organisations from 20 to 2,000+ people. The process scales to the complexity of the organisation and the space. A growing 50-person tech firm facing a lease event benefits from consultancy just as much as a 500-person financial services firm looking to consolidate floors. The common factor is that you want to make a significant decision about your workspace and you want it to be based on evidence rather than assumption.

What size of business is workplace consultancy suited to?

Two things set us apart. First, we are practitioners as well as consultants. We do not just advise on what a workplace should be; we design, build, and furnish them. That means our recommendations are grounded in the reality of what is constructible, affordable, and maintainable. Second, our heritage in furniture consultancy (the company was founded by furniture specialists with backgrounds at Kimball) means we bring an unusually deep understanding of how furniture and product specification supports the activities identified in the consultancy phase.

How is K2 Space’s approach different from other workplace consultancies?

Absolutely. Our workplace consultancy is a standalone service. We deliver a complete workplace strategy that you can take to any design team or use internally. Many clients do choose to continue with us into the design and build phase because the continuity saves time and prevents information being lost in handovers, but there is no obligation to do so.

Can I use K2 Space for consultancy without committing to a design and build project?

It is not mandatory, but it significantly reduces risk. An office fit out without a clear understanding of how your team works can result in spaces that look good but do not function well for the people using them. Consultancy gives you a tested brief, which leads to fewer design changes, fewer surprises during construction, and a workspace that genuinely supports your business.

Do I need workplace consultancy before an office fit out?

A typical workplace consultancy engagement takes between four and eight weeks, depending on the size and complexity of the organisation. Smaller single-floor offices can often be assessed in a shorter timeframe, while multi-floor or multi-site projects require additional data collection and stakeholder engagement.

How long does workplace consultancy take?

Workplace Consultancy

Workplace consultancy is a structured process for understanding how an office environment is being used and how it can be improved. It combines data collection (occupancy studies, space utilisation analysis) with employee feedback (surveys, workshops, interviews) to produce an evidence-based workplace strategy. The strategy then guides decisions about office design, layout, furniture, and property.

What is workplace consultancy?

Office Fit Out London

We've published several resources to help you plan and visualise your project. Our <a href="/knowledge/office-fit-out-ideas">office fit out ideas</a> guide covers current trends in layout, materials, and design. For real-world examples of completed projects, take a look at our collection of <a href="/knowledge/office-fit-outs-to-inspire">office fit outs to inspire</a>. And if you want a comprehensive overview of the entire fit out journey, download our <a href="/knowledge/office-fit-out-guidebook">office fit out guidebook</a>, which walks through every stage from initial planning to handover.

Where can I find office fit out ideas and inspiration?

Look for a company with a strong track record in London office fit outs, an in-house design and build team, and a clear process from consultation through to handover. Ask about their approach to budget control, programme management, and aftercare. Check whether they handle M&amp;E, furniture, and AV in-house or subcontract it all out — a single-source provider gives you one point of accountability and fewer things to manage. We've put together a detailed guide on <a href="/knowledge/choosing-office-fit-out-partner">choosing the right office fit out partner</a> to help you evaluate your options.

How do I choose the right office fit out partner?

Yes. We're a MillerKnoll Certified Dealer, so we supply Herman Miller, Knoll, and the wider MillerKnoll portfolio directly. We also specify and procure from a wide range of other manufacturers depending on the brief and budget.

Do you handle furniture supply as well?

We provide aftercare and snagging support as standard, typically with a retention period to make sure any issues are dealt with properly. Furniture is covered by the manufacturer's warranty. For systems like AV, we can provide ongoing servicing and maintenance agreements. A lot of our clients keep us on beyond handover for furniture additions, minor works, and periodic refreshes as their needs change.

What happens after handover?

The main cost categories are construction (partitioning, joinery, flooring, decoration), mechanical and electrical works (HVAC, lighting, power), furniture, AV and technology, and professional fees. M&amp;E is often the single largest line item, especially in older London buildings where existing services need upgrading. For a detailed breakdown, read our guide to <a href="/knowledge/office-fit-out-costs">office fit out costs</a>, or use our <a href="/office-fit-out-cost-estimate">office fit out cost estimate</a> tool to get a ballpark figure for your project.

How do fit out costs break down?

We work in listed and heritage buildings regularly, particularly across Mayfair, the City, and Midtown. We employ a listed building consultant and manage the full licence to alter process, landlord coordination, and any planning or conservation requirements on your behalf.

What about listed buildings and landlord approvals?

No. Design is included in our contract. We handle concept design, space planning, detailed design, and specification as part of the project. Some clients come to us with an existing designer or workplace consultant already appointed, and we're happy to work alongside them too.

Do we need to appoint a separate designer?

Yes. Occupied refurbishments are a large part of what we do. We phase the work floor by floor or zone by zone, manage noise and dust containment, and schedule disruptive works outside business hours where needed. The goal is always to keep the business running with minimal impact.

Can you fit out our office while we’re still working in it?

Yes. M&amp;E is often the most complex and costly part of a London office fit out, particularly in older buildings where existing services need significant upgrading. We manage the full M&amp;E scope as part of the project, not as a separate appointment. That covers HVAC, lighting, power, data cabling, and fire protection.

Do you handle the mechanical and electrical installation?

Yes. We carry out measured surveys, building condition assessments, and M&amp;E reviews as part of the early project stages. This gives us - and you - a clear picture of what the space needs before any design work begins.

Can you survey the space for us?

Our office fit outs cover everything from initial <a href="/knowledge/planning-an-office-fit-out">planning</a> and design through to construction, furniture installation, and handover. That includes space planning, M&amp;E works, partitioning, flooring, decoration, AV and technology, and final snagging. We manage the whole process so you have a single point of contact from start to finish. To understand the full scope, read our guide on <a href="/knowledge/what-exactly-is-an-office-fit-out">what exactly is an office fit out</a>, or download our <a href="/knowledge/office-fit-out-checklist-2026">office fit out checklist</a> to make sure nothing gets missed.

What’s included in an office fit out with K2 Space?

The traditional route means appointing a designer and project manager on a fee basis, then tendering the construction and fit out works as separate packages to different contractors. It can work, but it's slower, harder to control on cost, and you're managing multiple relationships. With design &amp; build, we handle every aspect of the project — design, construction, M&amp;E, furniture, AV, and project management — under a single fixed-price contract with a defined handover date. Once we sign contracts, the price is agreed and the programme is locked. Nothing changes unless you want it to. For a deeper comparison of the two approaches, read our article on <a href="/knowledge/design-and-build-vs-traditional">design and build vs traditional procurement</a>.

What’s the difference between design & build and the traditional route?

<a href="/knowledge/cat-a-future-office-fit">Cat A</a> covers the base build – raised floors, suspended ceilings, basic mechanical and electrical services, and fire protection. It gets the space to a lettable standard. <a href="/knowledge/cat-a-vs-cat-b-vs-cat-a-plus-explained">Cat B</a> is everything that makes the office yours: partitioning, furniture, kitchen fit out, AV, branding, and finishes. We deliver both, often under a single contract. For a full breakdown, read our guide to the <a href="/knowledge/difference-between-cat-a-cat-b-fit-out">difference between Cat A and Cat B fit out</a>, or learn more about <a href="/knowledge/cat-b-refurbishment">Cat B refurbishment</a> specifically.

What’s the difference between Cat A and Cat B fit out?

Timelines depend on the size and complexity of the project. A smaller fit out of around 2,000–5,000 sq ft typically takes 8–12 weeks from design sign-off to handover. Larger projects — particularly phased refurbishments in occupied buildings — can run 16–24 weeks or longer. We build detailed programmes at the outset so you know exactly what to expect. For a more detailed look at timelines and what affects them, read our full guide on <a href="/knowledge/how-long-does-an-office-fit-out-take">how long an office fit out takes</a>.

How long does a London office fit out take?

As open-plan offices have become the norm and hybrid working has surged in popularity post-pandemic, the demand for office pods has risen dramatically. These enclosed spaces address common workplace challenges, mainly the distractions of open environments. Research from the University of Sydney reveals that over 50% of people need help concentrating in open-plan offices. Additionally, it’s estimated that it takes up to 20 minutes to regain focus after a distraction. Office pods offer a practical solution, creating quiet, private areas where employees can work without interruption, improving productivity and well-being.

Why are Office Pods and Booths Important?

The word "office pod" has <a href="https://www.etymonline.com/word/pod">uncertain origins</a>, although it was likely inspired by phone booths, as were pioneering brands like <a href="https://framery.com/en/company/our-story/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Framery</a>.  In the modern workplace, office pods (or phone booths) are freestanding or fixed, enclosed spaces designed for one or two people. These pods provide varying levels of soundproofing and privacy, offering workers a quiet space to focus, make calls, or hold meetings without the distractions of an open-plan office. They’ve become essential in <a href="/knowledge/hybrid-workspace">hybrid workspaces</a>, allowing employees to ‘escape’ the noise and activity of collaborative environments while maintaining a flexible, adaptable office layout.

What is an Office Pod?

Our process begins with an in-depth assessment of your space and goals. We provide design services, showroom tours, product benchmarking, and material samples, along with sustainable solutions to help you achieve an efficient, inspiring workplace.

How does the furniture consultancy process work?

Office Furniture

No, furniture consultancy is beneficial for organisations of all sizes. Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, we tailor our approach to fit your needs and help you create an optimised workspace, regardless of size.

Is furniture consultancy only for large companies?

Furniture consultancy is a service offered by commercial furniture experts that enhances workspaces through carefully considered furniture selection, design, and planning. It involves analysing a client's current furniture arrangement, understanding their goals, and developing a strategy to create a workspace that aligns with their vision and requirements.

What is furniture consultancy?

Office space design involves arranging an office's physical layout and features to maximise workflow and efficiency. By strategically placing workstations, meeting rooms, and collaborative spaces, office space design helps reduce distractions, streamline processes, and support various working styles. Good space design also includes practical aspects like lighting, ventilation, and <a href="/knowledge/how-to-reduce-noise-levels-in-offices">sound management</a> to foster a productive work environment.

How can office space design improve productivity and efficiency?

Office design is creating a workspace that meets a company's functional, aesthetic, and cultural needs. Effective office design boosts productivity, enhances employee <a href="/knowledge/office-design-workplace-wellbeing">well-being</a>, and reinforces the company brand. From layout planning to choosing furniture and decor, office design is vital to creating an environment where employees feel motivated and engaged.

What is office design, and why is it important?

Modern office spaces focus on functionality and adaptability, often featuring open floor plans, adaptable furniture, smart office tech, ergonomic furniture, and ample natural lighting. Elements like moveable walls, modular seating, and advanced tech setups (like sit-stand desks or booking systems) are commonly used. Natural materials and plants can also create a balanced and calming atmosphere within the office.

What elements should be considered in modern office space design?

Corporate office design should align with your brand’s aesthetics and values. This might include using <a href="/knowledge/the-colour-of-office-design">brand colours</a>, unique furniture, and branded decor to create a cohesive look that impresses clients and motivates employees. Companies often consider a visually impactful entrance, functional and stylish <a href="/office-furniture">furniture</a>, and <a href="/knowledge/brand-identity-office-design">branded</a> meeting rooms to create a professional and welcoming environment.

How can corporate office design reflect brand identity?

Office space planning involves understanding your team’s needs and optimising layouts to foster productivity, collaboration, and comfort. Key steps include assessing the required workstations, identifying collaborative and quiet zones, and planning for future growth. Ensuring flexible and adaptable spaces is essential in modern offices, where space can be repurposed based on evolving needs.

What are the essential steps for effective office space planning?

Acoustics

In the UK, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides guidelines on workplace noise levels to ensure employees’ health and safety. The <a href="https://www.hse.gov.uk/noise/employers.htm">Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005</a> sets exposure limits for daily and weekly noise levels, with the daily noise exposure limit set at 87 dB and the peak sound pressure at 140 dB. Employers are responsible for assessing and controlling noise risks in the workplace, providing hearing protection, and offering regular hearing checks for employees exposed to high noise levels.

Are There Regulations Regarding Noise Levels in Offices?

To make your existing office space more soundproof, consider the following:
<ul>
 	<li>Installing acoustic panels, baffles, or ceiling clouds to absorb sound and reduce reverberation</li>
 	<li>Upgrading to soundproof doors and windows or applying window film to reduce noise transmission</li>
 	<li>Adding weatherstripping or door sweeps to doors to seal gaps and prevent sound leakage</li>
 	<li>Rearranging furniture or adding partitions to create barriers between workspaces</li>
 	<li>Encouraging employees to follow noise etiquette and policies</li>
</ul>

How Can I Make My Office More Soundproof?

<ul>
 	<li>Adding rugs, carpets, or floor mats to absorb sound and reduce impact noise</li>
 	<li>Installing weatherstripping or door sweeps on doors to block sound leakage</li>
 	<li>Using bookshelves, cabinets, or plants as natural sound barriers</li>
 	<li>Encouraging employees to use headphones when listening to music or engaging in virtual meetings</li>
 	<li>Implementing simple noise policies, such as designating quiet hours or specific noisy areas</li>
</ul>

What are Some of the Cost Effective Noise Reduction Solutions for Small Businesses?

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