In conversation with Reinhard Kretzen, Stuart Allan and Anton Jansen van Vuuren
URBAN SPACES
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support the client’s evolving needs. “A project is hardly ever finished,” says Reinhard. “The fact that they invite us back is the best sign of success.” For Anton, the essence is simple: “At the end of the day, we walk away, but they continue to use and live in the space every day. That’s why it has to work for them.”
a benchmark project that elevates both the company and its people. As Stuart sums up: “The end product is obviously important, but the client is more important. Listen to them, understand them, and the design will follow. That’s our ethos – and it’s why clients come back.”
of importance on listening, keeping them updated, and making sure they feel part of the journey. That’s how you build the kind of relationships that last beyond a single project.” Indeed, the Cipla relationship is ongoing. Phase Two alterations are already under way, with Urban Spaces continuing to
Cipla’s new headquarters are more than an office fit-out. They represent the birth of a coherent design identity for a global pharmaceutical brand, shaped by the vision and empathy of Urban Spaces. Through technical ingenuity, sustainable choices, user- centred planning and a finely woven design language, the firm has delivered
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