Man Group

London, UK

Client: Man Group Size: 260,000 square feet

Completion Date: 2021

Asset management company Man Group relocated from its Mayfair premises and consolidated it UK workforce in refurbished premises at Riverbank House in the City of London.

As both tenant and landlord, Man Group not only designed their new office floors, but were also able to direct the look and feel of the building reception and common areas, connecting the brand throughout the building. Inspired by leisure and hospitality spaces, the lobby has a lounge feel with welcoming seating and concierge pods, as well as wooden wall panelling and soft lighting.

Visitors are welcomed at Man Group’s dedicated floors on Level 5, with a reception space and barista offering coffee and refreshments. This floor is also home to a client suite, which, unusually, is open plan with views into the working floors, to help foster an environment of transparency for all those who come into the space, whether guest or employee.

Staff spaces extend across Levels 4 and 6, with a range of work settings and amenities. The business aims for a flat hierarchy, and this is reflected with most of the staff working on open floors. Traditional desking is supplemented with flexible scrum space, break out areas, and a dedicated presentation facility for traders and visitors. Meeting rooms of various sizes are provided, an auditorium with a dedicated AV room, as well as informal cafés and tea points throughout.

Man Group also support their staff beyond the day job, providing areas for wellness and relaxation; including a music room, and model shop; and a wellness suite with gym equipment. A very special campfire room has been created, inspired by a Bedouin tent for teams to gather round a fire pit and connect without technology.

In an effort to reduce the amount of waste produced in the move, much of the existing office was retained from the previous tenants, upgrading only what was needed. Man Group’s branding was added to this throughout all spaces, picked up through the colour palette and bespoke design elements.