Oxford Press University
Sector
Publishing
Size
19,000 square feet
Number of Offices
5
Number of Work Areas
100
Other Requirements
Meeting and collaborative space, training rooms, storage kitchen and lunchroom, reception
Harkel Design Partner
SGH Design Partners
Manufacturers
Inscape, Krug, Spec Furniture, Ergonomic Accessories, Global Contract, Global Upholstery, Momentum Textiles.
Project Overview
As one of the oldest publishing companies in the world, Oxford University Press (OUP), required new space to enhance its business effectiveness which at same time would balance OUP’s historical values with a modern image.
Project Objectives
- Facilitation of communications, collaboration and decision-making
- Create a healthy and flexible workspace
- Address growing storage needs
The Solution
- Modern work stations and private offices from Inscape were used to address flexibility and storage issues
- Meeting rooms and collaborative space were positioned adjacent to departments
- Offices designed with glass fronts to allow light penetration
- Work stations incorporated lower panels or added glass panels for height and privacy
- Quiet break-out space created with access to daylight;
- Sustainable design and materials used throughout the space
Benefits
- OUP’s new space is a strategic blend of old and new, the retention of its historical past combined with innovative design and furniture