- OFFICE DESIGN, FIT-OUT, FURNITURE
Enso Energy Cirencester
The opportunity
Enso Energy, a renewable energy developer with a strong focus on sustainability, wanted to reinvigorate its Cirencester workplace to better support hybrid and in-office working.
With around 20 employees but plans to grow to a team of up to 30, the new workspace needed to provide every employee with their own dedicated desk while making efficient use of the available floor space.
The brief also focused on creating a stronger central hub for the team and improving the experience for visiting clients. The workplace needed to feel welcoming and comfortable while reflecting Enso Energy’s commitment to sustainability.
The approach
Kerr Office Group designed the workspace around three key priorities: efficient use of space, a central breakout hub and a welcoming client-facing environment.
Desk layouts were carefully planned so that workstations were not positioned back-to-back or within the main traffic routes. Alongside dedicated desks, the design introduced quiet working areas, standing workspaces, informal meeting spaces and collaborative zones, giving employees greater choice throughout the day.
The breakout area was given a significant portion of the floor plan and designed as the heart of the office. Multiple seating types and a large communal table provide a flexible environment for refreshments, informal conversations, company-wide meetings and socialising. The main tea point was also designed to be DDA compliant, with a lowered worktop and wheelchair-accessible space beneath the sink.
For clients and visitors, an informal meet-and-greet area replaced the need for a traditional reception. A large 14-person boardroom and executive suite provide more formal settings for meetings and presentations.
Sustainability was considered throughout the design and specification process. Materials were selected according to their sustainability credentials and carbon footprint, including carpets containing more than 60% recycled content and furniture, fabrics and finishes chosen to support Enso Energy’s environmental ethos.
The impact
The completed workplace provides Enso Energy with a flexible environment that supports both its current team and future growth.
The combination of dedicated personal desks, collaborative areas, quiet spaces and informal meeting zones gives employees facilities that are difficult to replicate when working from home. Soft seating, timber-effect finishes, textured fabrics and a well-equipped tea point also create a comfortable “home away from home” environment.
The new breakout hub has strengthened opportunities for social interaction and whole-team gatherings, addressing the lack of community-focused space in the previous workplace.
For clients, the new informal reception, waiting area, 14-person boardroom and executive suite provide a more professional and welcoming experience.
Most importantly, the project brings Enso Energy’s sustainability values into the physical workplace, with environmental considerations influencing materials, furniture, flooring and energy sourcing throughout the scheme.
Space in focus
Week one
Discovery
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