When the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) reached the end of a 60-year lease, it took the chance to invest in new ways of working. The new 6,600 sq ft workplace, designed and built by Rhino Interiors Group, celebrates both the heritage of the organisation and its forward-thinking outlook.
Heritage meets new ways of working
Warm woodgrains, earthy greens and neutral greys are lifted by touches of teal and polished brass. Ornate rugs and archways bring a sense of tradition to an otherwise contemporary scheme, and biophilia runs through collaborative, focused, private and lounge areas alike. The aim was to give people genuine choice of where to work, depending on the task in hand.
Portico for quiet, focused work
Portico was provided to give employees a quiet space to work. Its efficient structure and clean look blend into the design, while supporting the user with built-in power, ventilation, acoustic performance and step-free access. GBCC chose the standing-height desk, which suits both a high stool and a standing position, and integrated PIR lighting switches off when the booth is empty to help reduce energy use.
"We are delighted with the space and enjoying seeing the sense of pride in our team as we settle in to our new home." Henrietta Brealey, Chief Executive, GBCC
Choice as a design principle
Where employee autonomy matters, a variety of settings is essential. A focus booth is one of the simplest ways to add that choice, giving people somewhere to retreat to without taking a meeting room out of use.
Bring Portico into your workplace
Portico is available to order directly from the Spacestor Shop, with UK delivery included in the price. Explore Portico and its options, or read the full Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce case study on spacestor.com.
