At the beginning of 2020, our long-standing client Dimension Data, began their ‘One people. One name.’ project. The aim was to consolidate the various companies in their group (including Britehouse and Internet Solutions) under the single name of Dimension Data. The thrust of the exercise was to streamline the business, eliminate duplicate roles and promote cross-functional collaboration.
In an endeavour to reduce their physical space requirement, Dimension Data embraced a more flexible approach to their office design. Dimension Data recognised that by allowing their staff the freedom to work remotely for a portion of their work-week, it was no longer necessary to provide a desk for every person. Loose neighbourhoods were identified to ensure that each team had a gravitational zone. These neighbourhoods softened the shift from assigned seats to hot-desking. The approach ensured that staff still felt that they had a home at the office; where they could make meaningful connections with their team whilst on site.
Pyramid Office was engaged to space plan over 8000m2 across various buildings at The Campus to effect this new strategy. The client placed a huge emphasis on cost-saving. As such, we conducted extensive existing furniture surveys to re-use and repurpose wherever possible.
A well-designed workspace
draws staff to the office, even when they have the option to work from anywhere
