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Our approach

Concept4 workplace design strategies embody optimum
flexibility, ergonomics, and well-being within furniture
and environment solutions.

Flexibility in workplace design fosters productivity,
creativity, and employee well-being. Concept4’s
adaptable spaces and furniture solutions accommodate
diverse work styles and evolving business needs,
supporting collaboration and individual focus.
These dynamic environments enhance job satisfaction
and efficiency, ultimately driving innovation and
organisational success.

Ergonomic considerations in workplace design and
furniture selection is vital for employee health and
productivity. With a focus on the best solutions,
Concept4’s furniture reduce strain and prevent injuries
whilst enhancing comfort and focus. This promotes
overall well-being, decreases absenteeism, and boosts
efficiency and so creating safer, more effective and more
productive work environments.

Well-being approaches in workplace design are essential
for positive and productive environments. Concept4
designs spaces supporting mental and physical health
whilst boosting morale, reducing stress, and increasing
engagement. This investment in well-being enhances job
satisfaction, retention, and overall performance.

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‘Modern ways of working require purposeful office design. ‘Design with Impact’ provides crucial strategies for enhancing wellbeing, fostering community connection and adapting to change in modern workplaces’

Concept4 use expertise, resources and knowledge with those of their global partners including MillerKnoll and Grosvenor Group to develop workplace strategies based on the latest design philosophies, insights and future wo­­­rkspace concepts informed by this research and evidence.

Change in where and how we all work has become the heart of the conversations around workplace policies and strategies. The root of what offices are trying to solve is complex. It’s not enough to just bring people together – it’s about what happens next. This isn’t the time for a ‘one size fits all’ answer – it’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine the workplace.

Based on research explorations, the top priorities and challenges of today’s workplace revolve around three common themes: wellbeing, connection and change.

  1. Understanding the human needs and considerations for people’s wellbeing
  2. Considering how a place can facilitate connection to both the organisation and each other 3.
  3. Navigating, preparing and designing for future change

By prioritising wellbeing, connection and change Concept4 create workspaces with purpose positively impacting individuals and businesses.

‘Good design is good business’

Florence Knoll

Tried & tested

Whether you’re re-designing your existing workspace or planning a new office,
our ‘tried & tested’ 10 stage approach will guarantee a perfect outcome.

  • 1

    Confirm Brief &
    Conduct Survey

    Meet with project sponsor & key stakeholders to agree client brief, outline programme & financial budgets as well as, approval process, success criteria and risk management. Complete detailed survey to confirm accurate building plans and capture appropriate services.

  • 2

    Deliver Design
    Proposal

    Develop initial design concepts and floor plans including ideas for colour schemes, finishes & branding for review and feedback. Final design proposals will demonstrate creative design, layouts, supporting visualisations and inspirational images for approval.

  • 3

    Feasibility &
    Impact Analysis

    Review impact of proposed design layout on existing infrastructure including HVAC, technology and building management systems to assess feasibility and cost implications.

  • 4

    Measured Cost Plan
    & Programme

    Develop measured cost plan to review proposed specification & finishes. An outline programme will identify critical milestones to achieve desired end date.

  • 5

    Budget Approval
    & Instruction

    Final commitment to agreed design scheme, scope of works and programme with issue of client instruction or JCT contract.

  • 6

    Mobilisation, H&S
    Plan, Building,
    Control, Work Permits

    Development of detailed design & construction phase planning to secure materials and specialist equipment, building control and planning applications, CDM, site set-up arrangements, work permits, site inductions, security considerations, welfare, storage and asbestos report.

  • 7

    Project
    Implementation
    Phase

    Deliver programme of works including strip-out, installation and final fix with regular progress meetings to review cost management and control variations.

  • 8

    Practical Completion
    & Handover

    Project handover following snagging, testing and commissioning to confirm operational performance in preparation for ‘go live’ date.

  • 9

    Final Certificate &
    Operations
    Maintenance

    Issue of completion certificate and final account with operations & maintenance information including ‘as built’ plans.

  • 10

    Post Occupancy
    Evaluation &
    Review

    Conduct a performance review of design, construction and handover process to identify any lessons learned for future projects and to highlight any suggested improvements in facilities or layout following customer experience.

1

Confirm Brief &
Conduct Survey

Meet with project sponsor & key stakeholders to agree client brief, outline programme & financial budgets as well as, approval process, success criteria and risk management. Complete detailed survey to confirm accurate building plans and capture appropriate services.

2

Deliver Design
Proposal

Develop initial design concepts and floor plans including ideas for colour schemes, finishes & branding for review and feedback. Final design proposals will demonstrate creative design, layouts, supporting visualisations and inspirational images for approval.

3

Feasibility &
Impact Analysis

Review impact of proposed design layout on existing infrastructure including HVAC, technology and building management systems to assess feasibility and cost implications.

4

Measured Cost Plan
& Programme

Develop measured cost plan to review proposed specification & finishes. An outline programme will identify critical milestones to achieve desired end date.

5

Budget Approval
& Instruction

Final commitment to agreed design scheme, scope of works and programme with issue of client instruction or JCT contract.

6

Mobilisation, H&S
Plan, Building,
Control, Work Permits

Development of detailed design & construction phase planning to secure materials and specialist equipment, building control and planning applications, CDM, site set-up arrangements, work permits, site inductions, security considerations, welfare, storage and asbestos report.

7

Project
Implementation
Phase

Deliver programme of works including strip-out, installation and final fix with regular progress meetings to review cost management and control variations.

8

Practical Completion
& Handover

Project handover following snagging, testing and commissioning to confirm operational performance in preparation for ‘go live’ date.

9

Final Certificate &
Operations
Maintenance

Issue of completion certificate and final account with operations & maintenance information including ‘as built’ plans.

10

Post Occupancy
Evaluation &
Review

Conduct a performance review of design, construction and handover process to identify any lessons learned for future projects and to highlight any suggested improvements in facilities or layout following customer experience.

  • 1

    Confirm Brief &
    Conduct Survey

  • 2

    Deliver Design
    Proposal

  • 3

    Feasibility &
    Impact Analysis

  • 4

    Measured Cost Plan
    & Programme

  • 5

    Budget Approval
    & Instruction

  • 6

    Mobilisation, H&S
    Plan, Building,
    Control, Work Permits

  • 7

    Project
    Implementation
    Phase

  • 8

    Practical Completion
    & Handover

  • 9

    Final Certificate &
    Operations
    Maintenance

  • 10

    Post Occupancy
    Evaluation &
    Review

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