featured case study: HSBC, One Grand Canal Square
HSBC were looking for a working partnership to assist them in consolidating staff from two floors into one, following the lease of the second floor coming to an end. The first floor was reconfigured to accommodate staff based on the future of work principles. This included the introduction of collaboration spaces as well as segregated offices for private functions/ teams within the space. Ardmac were appointed following Stage 1 of a two-stage tender. Our experience both with HSBC and the building along with our ‘no surprises’ approach throughout stage one assured our client of a go-to partner for their project. During Stage 2, Ardmac appointed DMOD Architects and METEC to assist in designing HSBC’s vision for the new space.
The front of house area was reconfigured to enable more future flexibility as well as making the most of spaces whilst not in use for traditional meetings. The atrium’s new layout was designed in such a way to encourage use throughout the day and not just at peak times, with new furniture installed to accommodate both meeting and eating facilities. The existing catering kitchen was changed to emphasise more on self service with improved microwave station and food preparation areas. Pods were also installed on the balcony area to encourage meetings and more use of this space. The back-office space had limited change in terms of reconfiguration, but spaces created to form new settings to suit the business requirement. The existing Hub room was changed to the main Comms room with some minor alterations. All meeting rooms were retained but with new finishes throughout.
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