In a busy coworking space, every square metre has to earn its place. At The Precinct, UBT's private coworking space in Finsbury Square, London, the team needed private space for calls without reworking a newly designed layout. Three Portico phone booths, lined up along a previously disused wall, gave them exactly that.
Designed for a quick call, not a full day
The Precinct combines bookable meeting rooms with a large coworking area of individual workstations and group tables. What was missing was somewhere to step away for a short, private conversation. Portico was specified in its standing-height version, designed for people to step in for a call and step back out, rather than settle in for the day.
"The thing that stood out to us about the Portico pods was how they could be added into a space with minimal disruption." Donovan Payne, General Manager, UBT
Why the team chose Portico
The booths were chosen after careful consideration of three things: how customisable they are, their size, and how easy they are to install. There was no heavy installation and no need to redo the floor plan; the booths simply slotted into place. A woodgrain finish ties them into the wider interior, so they feel like a natural part of the design rather than an addition.
Small footprint, spacious inside
Portico's compact floorplate is what made three booths possible along one wall, yet inside it still feels spacious enough for a comfortable call. For coworking operators and offices alike, that balance between footprint and comfort is often what turns an unused corner into one of the most used spaces on the floor.
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 case study for The Precinct, UBT London on spacestor.com.
