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Home Case studies Condé Nast
Condé Nast’s new workspace at the Adelphi Building successfully blends functionality, sustainability and brand identity through a phased fit out with minimal disruption to business operations in an occupied building. Project highlights include sustainable building practices and meaningful social value initiatives.
"The project went exceptionally well. The feedback has been fantastic from the client, the landlord and the professional team. It was all-round approval, and that is not easily done."
Condé Nast made the decision to vacate their long term home at Vogue House and consolidate their operations into two existing floors at the iconic Adelphi Building in London. They required a phased fit out and needed to ensure minimal disruption to business operations. A key priority was selecting a contractor that could handle these challenges while being a user friendly, collaborative partner who would deliver a high quality workspace that reflected Condé Nast's innovative spirit. They needed a space that was both practical for their people and impressive for visitors, with quality and timing being critical due to the building's layout and phased access.
To meet Condé Nast’s brief, we focused on delivering a workspace that not only fulfilled their functional requirements but also aligned with the company’s forward thinking, creative outlook. We knew that key to the success of this project would be planning the different phases of the fit out strategically so that the project ran smoothly without disrupting the other occupied floors at the Adelphi Building. Given the complex nature of the project, with access to different areas restricted at various times, we emphasised clear communication and coordination among all teams involved. Additionally, with multiple Condé Nast stakeholders involved, we ensured that communication was regular and transparent, with the openness allowing for smooth decision making to help meet the project timeline.
A key part of our approach on-site was bringing Condé Nast’s brand identity into the physical space. To enhance the connection between the workspace and the client’s renowned publications, we designed a site setup that featured hoarding graphics inspired by Condé Nast's magazines, with rooms named after their iconic titles. This attention to detail helped create a unique and personalised environment that resonated with Condé Nast’s identity.
We made sure to implement several sustainable practices throughout the fit out to align with Condé Nast’s values and our own environmental goals, from a plastic free approach during the months of construction to the introduction of recycling systems, such as the use of a PPE recycling box and a Washbox that processes contaminated water, making it safe for reuse. These efforts on-site were a point of pride for both our team and the client.
We reused much of the existing furniture from Vogue House. Not only was this a long term sustainable solution, but it also created a connection between the past and present spaces that Condé Nast greatly appreciated.
The project also incorporated various social value initiatives including hosting a soup kitchen for Refuge UK, one of the UK's largest domestic abuse and homelessness organisations. On-site, we encouraged members of our team to attend a suicide prevention talk for International Men's Day. Another highlight was the on-site curry buffet lunch that was enjoyed by site members and the client alike.
The final fit out reflects Condé Nast’s commitment to excellence, providing a best-in-class environment for both their people and their visitors. The careful balance between functionality, brand identity and sustainability ensured that the space met all of their needs. The feedback from their people, the landlord and the professional team has been overwhelmingly positive. The site setup and associated social value initiatives were a huge success, with the client being particularly impressed by the Washbox scheme.
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