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- Architects: BDG architecture + design, Matheson Whiteley
- Location: 18 Upper Ground, London SE1, United Kingdom
- Client: Ogilvy Group UK, MEC, WPP
- Project Year: 2015
- Photographs: Gareth Gardner, Maris Mezulis Studio
- Consultant Architect: Matheson Whiteley
- M&E/Sustain: Arup
- Pm/Cost: Bollingbrook
- Cost (M&E): Quantem
- Contractor: Structure Tone
- Developer: Deerbrook
- Feature Lighting: Jason Bruges Studio
- Landscape: Schoenaich Landscape
- Enabling Works: Shaca
- Branding Artwords: Acrylicize
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Prior to embarking on the architectural design, BDG undertook a strategic review of Ogilvy and MEC, through our Assess, Audit and Align process, this included a review of relevant future working; benchmarking against similar organisations; analysing the current workplaces and shortlisted buildings; mapping movement patterns, establishing a hierarchy of spaces.
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All of the above analysis was compiled into a future working model, based on a more empowered culture of working in a dynamic environment with collaborative working and a common spatial culture.
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The chosen building, Sea Containers, has undergone a major refurbishment to provide a new office and hotel building, with Ogilvy and MEC the office tenants. 50% of their space has been taken from Shell + Core to enable the design team to influence the space in a more cost effective and architectural manner.
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The team has created state of the art flexible workspace – boldly pushing the boundaries of commercial interior architecture.
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The project questions all aspects of what commercial environments can offer by setting its sights high and drawing on examples from other landmark buildings along the Southbank.
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The Sea Containers building offers its users an environment as culturally stimulating as the Hayward Gallery with the quality of the National Theatre and a catering offer to rival the Oxo tower.
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