FAQs

If you have any questions that we haven’t covered here, please contact us and we’ll do the best we can to answer them.

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