A bright, modern office cafeteria featuring mixed seating options including tables with chairs, a long wall bench and a communal table with stools. Square ceiling lights and large windows provide ample illumination. At the back, a counter area houses coffee machines and kitchen equipment, blending functionality with a welcoming atmosphere. A modern office corridor featuring two glass-walled cubicles with office chairs on the left and numbered lockers on the right. The flooring transitions from carpet to wood, adding visual interest. Recessed ceiling lights provide clean illumination, while the hallway opens into a larger workspace with visible office furniture. A modern office space featuring two glass-enclosed meeting pods with green cushioned seating and small tables. One pod has its door open, the other closed. Overhead ceiling lights illuminate the area, which has grey patterned carpet. To the left, wooden double doors with an emergency exit sign add functional contrast. A modern office lounge with a green kitchenette featuring a sink and coffee machine. The seating area includes two brown armchairs, a green sofa and a round black coffee table on a brown rug. Light wood and grey carpet flooring define zones, while square LED ceiling lights and a potted plant add warmth. A modern office space with multiple workstations, each fitted with dual monitors and ergonomic chairs. The layout is clean and organised, with decorative plants placed throughout. Large windows bring in natural light, complemented by recessed ceiling lighting. A wall-mounted television and neutral carpet flooring complete the professional setting.
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Home Case studies L'Oreal

Three projects, one vision, maximum impact

We delivered a series of refurbishments that transformed outdated, underused spaces into refreshed environments that reflect L’Oréal’s identity and values.

Project partners

  • Cushman & Wakefield
“Reflecting on the last 12 months and looking back on the three projects as a whole, I think Overbury have done a superb job. There's been a really collaborative, team driven approach and I think the whole setup has gone really well for all of us.”

Chris Flower, L’Oréal

Key features

  • Refurbishment in occupation
  • Enhanced health and safety
  • Carefully managed budgets
  • Programme driven approach
  • Consistent design language

L’Oréal, a global leader in beauty, wanted to improve the working experience at three of their distribution centres, bringing consistency, comfort and brand alignment to sites in Trafford, Bury and Nottingham.

These spaces were in need of modernisation - the facilities had grown tired and no longer matched the high standards L’Oréal wanted to uphold. Our brief was to refresh these environments in a way that supported both the practical day to day running of the sites and the wellbeing of the teams who work in them.

Live sites, zero compromise

Our works included the refurbishment of office areas, canteens, welfare zones and visitor spaces, all delivered in occupation. Health and safety and logistics were front and centre throughout, with robust segregation and coordination to allow normal operations to continue around the sites during the build. Regular inspections were carried out by both our own teams and L’Oréal’s, ensuring security and site operations remained unaffected.

We also helped L’Oréal maximise their investment by managing the budget closely across all three sites. With delivering on time being a key priority, we kept things moving smoothly by using the same team to deliver each hub one after the other.

Unified spaces that support people and brand

Each distribution centre now benefits from modern, practical spaces that deliver a consistent level of quality and comfort for all teams, no matter where they’re based. The refurbished environments are more reflective of the L’Oréal brand and support both operational needs and the overall employee experience.

  • Trafford, Bury and Nottingham
  • 10,200-19,375 sq ft
  • 10-13 weeks

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