RSM Office Fit-Out

The goal was to provide a contemporary, agile office space that encouraged productivity, collaboration, and staff well-being. Work areas vary depending on the individual's needs. So, with spacious open-plan workstations, a selection of comfortable meeting rooms, and private work pods, the team at RSM can choose a work area to suit their requirements. In addition, a large 'town hall style' space provides a relaxed and sociable area for company announcements and team catchups.

On arrival, the team is greeted by a welcoming seating area and a curved glass wall encapsulating the first of four meeting rooms. Each room houses acoustic wall panels and wooden ceiling baffles to soften harsh noises. The floor-to-ceiling glass allows plenty of natural light, and the coloured vinyl graphics create privacy during formal meetings. RSM's branded colours are present throughout the office, with touches visible on the seating and vinyl graphics on the walls or glass.

Staff wellbeing was a core focus for the client, so providing a welcoming and comfortable work environment for the team was an important consideration. Elements of biophilia were incorporated throughout the office, providing a workspace that allows the team to connect with nature and improve their wellbeing and productivity levels. The open-plan workstations are positioned to provide enough space for private working but also encourage collaborative team chats.

Somerville manufactured numerous joinery items for the project as part of the contract. The creative concepts were produced by MOR Architects, and the concepts were developed into workable factory drawings by our in-house design team, ready for manufacturing. Working closely with Somerville joinery and craftspeople, the following items were produced and installed for the new offices:

• Solid oak media wall with oak veneer battons
• Curved Kitchen in Egger light Vicenza oak and HI-MACS worktops
• Solid oak Island unit with stained oak veneer
• Storage wall and credenza storage units
• Upholstered meeting booth in stained oak
• Painted tulipwood ceiling fins

The quality of the materials used for this joinery and fit-out project has delivered a calm and efficient work environment for the team. Utilising solid oak, oak veneer and Vicenza oak while incorporating Hi-Macs solid surfaces in muted tones, the office palette is neutral and offers a cohesive and timeless interior fit-out solution for RSM.