MARUBENI EUROPE PLC.
Marubeni EUROPE Plc.
Marubeni Europe Plc Revitalizes London Headquarters with Innovative Office Redesign
Marubeni Europe Plc, a key part of the Marubeni Group's global trading empire, embarked on a mission to rejuvenate its European headquarters in London. Leveraging the expertise of Cityspace, the 40,000 sq. ft. office space underwent a clever redesign to enhance corporate efficiency, foster innovation, and promote the well-being of its 130 employees. As a multinational corporation with around 4,300 employees worldwide, Marubeni selected 95 Gresham Street, London, for its European hub. The company aimed for a workspace transformation that not only met its business goals but also encouraged teamwork and collaboration among its staff.
Redesign of Marubeni Headquarters: A Modern and Efficient Transformation
Cityspace undertook the project to redesign Marubeni's extensive headquarters. Charged with crafting a modern and efficient workspace, Cityspace executed a carefully phased approach to guarantee Marubeni's operations continued smoothly with minimal interruption.
Minimizing Disruptions in Operational Office Renovations
Unlike typical office refurbishments, the client needed the office to remain fully operational during the renovations. It was crucial to minimize noise and disruptions, ensuring that service stations continued functioning without interruption.
A Focus on Social Dynamics and Business Objectives
After detailed site meetings, surveys, and design reviews, Cityspace skillfully reimagined Marubeni's workspace with a keen focus on the company's social dynamics and business objectives. The project was executed in three meticulously planned stages, enabling Marubeni's staff to remain on-site during the renovation. This strategic approach minimized disruptions to daily operations, a feat accomplished by first gaining a deep understanding of each department's workspace requirements. To facilitate seamless operations amid construction, a temporary 'swing space' was established for staff, ensuring that business activities continued smoothly.
Merging Functionality with Modern Elegance
Cityspace successfully completed the project, coming in under budget while strictly following the provided brief and timelines. The transformation fostered an environment that boosts productivity and employee engagement.
The office redesign focused on encouraging teamwork by creating versatile hubs. These areas blend social and work spaces, merging areas for refreshments with zones designed for collaboration. The introduction of custom-designed ‘smoked oak’ screens, sophisticated partition details, and oak-effect flooring added a refined and welcoming ambiance. Marubeni’s meeting suite, the open-plan offices, and social spaces now exude modern elegance, enhanced by a warm color scheme and accent lighting from the acclaimed designer Tom Dixon. The result is a workspace that not only meets today's demands but is also forward-looking.
In essence, the refurbishment of the Marubeni Europe Plc office showcases Cityspace’s commitment to providing professional, cost-efficient, and impactful design solutions that perfectly balance functionality with style.
“My project to relocate the HR department and Reception is now complete and the offices are looking great. The alterations have been very well incorporated, as though the work was carried out in the original fit-out. We have now had plenty of visitors through the office, all of which have been extremely complementary on both the quality and seamlessness of the changes that we have implemented. Personally, I have found it an absolute pleasure to deal with such a professional company, who have handled every aspect of the project faultlessly. We would like to express our complete satisfaction with this project, which has been carried out to a very high standard. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the whole team involved in this project, especially Andrew Seward, Steven O Malley, Anthony (Joey) Akinlolu and the lovely Shryene Yansen. We at Marubeni Europe Plc feel confident in recommending City Space Management to others, and we have already done so!”
