Rebound Electronics
| Premises: | Business Park, Newbury, Berkshire (UK) |
| Type: | Head Office with 65 staff |
| Project duration: | 5 weeks |
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Background
Rebound Electronics is an independent distributor of electronics components with a global sourcing and supply network. The company's Head Office relocation to Newbury forms part of their global positioning strategy to support its expanding sales offices throughout the rest of the World.
Creating an interior to equal the unique single-storey glazed exterior of the building was foremost. However, designing a good working environment for the Rebound staff that was still sympathetic to the contemporary style of the building was challenging. Very few solid structural walls were used in the building as the steel, pavilion-like cage supporting the room allows for a largely uninterrupted open-plan environment. Dividing the space to accommodate both flexible meeting rooms and private offices also presented difficulties.
Newbury Interiors is one of several companies Rebound approached to help with their relocation to Newbury. During the discussions that took place, as one scheme moved to the next, it was the commitment of Newbury Interiors to the project as a whole that resulted in their selection.
Scope of works
- Meet and discuss requirements with client
- Present and agree designs to fit budget and design requirements
- 3 meeting rooms, one with operable (moving) partition, with recess for plasma screens
- 4 directors' offices
- Design bespoke 'hit and miss' walls
- Relocate existing storage wall from previous premises
- Help develop seating plan
- Liaise with electrical contractors
- Furniture including high specification director's desk
Critical issues
It was important to spend time at the design stage to come up with a tailor made solution that would meet the distinctive requirements.
A concept was created so that the impressive external mass appeared uninterrupted by a solid structure. The solution was a bespoke 'hit and miss' wall system - a custom-made, part-solid wall partition, glazed above head height. These striking white blocks appear to float within the space, providing, an unobtrusive division between the sales and accounts teams, whilst also maintaining a light, airy, interconnected feel. Doorways stand in isolation only joined by the wave of semi-translucent glazing.
What the client said
"Newbury Interiors offered a complete service to us. They gave advice and guidance yet welcomed and encouraged us to develop our own schemes. All their staff and contractors that worked on the 2100 building were committed to the task and were always happy to work together with our various visitors whilst the refurbishment took place."
Link for more information: www.reboundeu.com
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