Shoosmiths Nottingham, 31,500 sq ft Following the completion of a number of successful projects for Shoosmiths across the U.K, Claremont Group Interiors was appointed to complete the design & fit-out for it’s Nottingham office at Waterfront Plaza. The result is a workspace which works hard to drive the company’s brand values through everything they do.
consultancy > design > contracting > furniture > audiovisual
Location: Waterfront House, Waterfront Plaza, Nottingham Sector: Legal Project Size: 31,500 sq ft Project Value: £836k Programme: 12 weeks
The Brief Having completed a number of major projects for Shoosmiths Solicitors in Solent, Milton Keynes and Reading, Claremont Group Interiors was further appointed by the law firm to complete the design and build of their new office at Waterfront House, part of the new Waterfront Plaza development in Nottingham. As a key player in the Nottingham legal market for over 20 years, and as one of the U.K’s fastest-growing law firms, Shoosmiths was looking for new premises to house its growing Nottingham team. Claremont was involved in the project from the outset, conducting feasibility studies on behalf of the client to test best building fit. As a result of this process, Shoosmiths agreed a 10 year lease for the top four floors at Waterfront House, totalling 31,500 square feet.
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Shoosmiths Nottingham, 31,500 sq ft
consultancy > design > contracting > furniture > audiovisual
The Solution The brief was to provide a smart, healthy and modern working environment for Shoosmiths’ employees. In response to the company’s integral belief in driving brand values through everything they do, it was critically important for Claremont to provide the same consistently high standard as had been previously delivered. The agreed design not only continued the corporate standard but also incorporated a sense of individuality by highlighting the Nottingham team’s own client base and corporate history. The bespoke design included a new client suite to the top floor, seminar room with full presentation and AV equipment, a staff café area, new furniture throughout the open plan area, Comms. room, and a post and facilties area; all carefully pulled together via the implementation of a vibrant branding scheme throughout.
The Result Carol Light, firm-wide Facilities Manager at Shoosmiths, said: “Shoosmiths live their brand values, with clients and employees fully conversant with our culture and services which are an inherent part of the brand. Shoosmiths believe it is imperative that their fit-out consultants fully understand these values and services and become part of the partnership in delivering projects on time and to budget.” Deborah Gordon Brown, who heads up Shoosmiths’ Nottingham office, said: "We are delighted with the new offices. Our aim was to provide the same high standard of client meeting facilities and brand experience evident in our other offices - Waterfront house met these criteria and was delivered on time and in budget. Having worked with Claremont on various other projects, we know they aim to provide elegant and accommodating interiors and they have delivered on this yet again." t: 01925 284 000 w: www.claremontgi.com © 2008