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Modern office interior with two professionals engaged in a discussion at a sleek, wooden standing desk. Linear pendant lighting accents the urban skyline view through floor-to-ceiling windows, complementing the space's open and contemporary aesthetic.
Modern office interior with two professionals engaged in a discussion at a sleek, wooden standing desk. Linear pendant lighting accents the urban skyline view through floor-to-ceiling windows, complementing the space's open and contemporary aesthetic.

Aviva Investors

Bringing 900 People Together in a Future-Forward Space

Size 80,000 sf

Location United Kingdom

Services Brand Experience, Interior Design, Lighting, Strategy

Sectors Financial

Specialty Studios Ark, brandx, Spark

Spacious corporate lobby boasting sleek lines, with a prominent walnut reception desk lit by soft overhead lighting. Contemporary seating areas flank the desk, all set against floor-to-ceiling windows and polished concrete floors, reflecting an ambiance of modern professionalism.

To redefine Aviva’s workspace, we had to get to know them on a deeper level. We gathered insights through interviews, workshops, and surveys with staff at every level. The result was a thoughtfully designed office that hits the mark today and paves the way for tomorrow. Our redesign comfortably fits up to 900 staff across different departments in a newly refurbished building—complete with a company café and new executive suite—linking Aviva Investors with the wider Aviva Group.

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