Private Technology Client

DENTON was tasked with designing and delivering a new 15,000 SQFT office for a private technology client in Chiswick Park, London, over a 10-week period. The client sought a modern, employee-focused space that would elevate their workplace experience by integrating elements of the surrounding natural environment. Located within a collection of 12 buildings in a landscaped horseshoe park, the space was designed to promote well-being and offer easy access to amenities such as outdoor collaborative areas, coffee shops, a gym, and a pub.

Drawing inspiration from the textures, shapes, and colours of the local area, the design reflected both the nature around Chiswick Park and the client’s brand palette. Different areas of the office were created to serve distinct functions, from the more formal reception area to versatile staff spaces. These included internal meeting rooms—both formal and informal—as well as a large training facility with partitions and AV screens. The training area opens out onto a collaborative tea point, encouraging interaction with high benches, booths, and informal workspaces.

To support teamwork, the open-plan office was divided by functional tea points and informal collaboration zones, with phone pods, high-back sofas, and digital screens for presentations. Private offices and cellular spaces, such as a well-being room and mothering rooms, catered to management and individual needs.

The design highlighted high ceilings, with specific areas where ceiling tiles were removed to enhance the visual interest of collaboration spaces. Suspended acoustic products were integrated to manage noise and improve sound quality. Acoustics were a major focus, with treatments applied to walls and ceilings in all cellular spaces to ensure a comfortable environment.

Sustainability was a key aspect of the project, adhering to certain ASHRAE standards. The design incorporated efficient air quality management, VOC monitoring, low-pressure WRAS-approved sanitary ware, and A+ energy-rated appliances. All finishes and furniture used were environmentally certified, ensuring the client’s global sustainability objectives were met while creating a workspace that balances well-being, productivity, and environmental responsibility.

Key Features

Nature-Inspired Design

The project took inspiration from the surrounding Chiswick Park and its natural environment, integrating textures, shapes, and colours from the local landscape. This design was balanced with the client’s brand palette to create a cohesive and calming workspace that connects the office with its outdoor surroundings.

Diverse Workspaces

The office includes a wide range of work settings to cater to different needs. From formal reception areas to versatile staff zones, it offers internal meeting rooms—both formal and informal—and a large training facility with partitions and AV screens. This variety ensures employees have spaces for focused work, collaboration, and learning.

Acoustics and High Ceilings

The project paid special attention to acoustics, with treatments applied to walls and ceilings in cellular spaces to enhance sound quality. High ceilings and the removal of ceiling tiles in key areas added visual interest and helped define collaboration zones, supplemented with acoustic products for noise control.

Sustainability Adherence

The project was committed to sustainability, adhering to ASHRAE standards. Environmental considerations included air quality monitoring, VOC emission control, energy-efficient lighting, WRAS-approved sanitary ware, and A+ rated white goods. This ensured the client’s sustainability goals were achieved while maintaining a comfortable and efficient workspace.

This project blended functionality, sustainability, and design to create a modern, collaborative environment that supports the client’s goals for both employee well-being and environmental responsibility.