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Modern office interior featuring a sculptural wooden staircase with layered steps, surrounded by casual seating areas, potted plants, and sleek, contemporary furniture. Natural light enhances the warm wood tones and open-concept layout, promoting a collaborative and inviting atmosphere.
Modern office interior featuring a sculptural wooden staircase with layered steps, surrounded by casual seating areas, potted plants, and sleek, contemporary furniture. Natural light enhances the warm wood tones and open-concept layout, promoting a collaborative and inviting atmosphere.

Julius Baer

A best-in-class environment for visitors, staff, and clients.

Size 30,000 sf

Location London, UK

Services Interior Design, Strategy

Sectors Financial

Specialty Studios Ark

Modern office kitchenette and break room with exposed concrete ceiling and ductwork, featuring a high wooden bar table, pendant lighting, and ergonomic stools. Employees engage in casual conversations while others prepare beverages. Evident blend of industrial design and comfort-centric spaces.

Julius Baer’s relocation to 8 Bleeding Heart Yard draws young entrepreneurs and employees, offering them a chance to work at the firm and engage the local community. For us, the project began with a comprehensive workplace strategy to transition into agile working, optimizing space for cross-collaboration, creative thinking, and networking. The design incorporates a 1:7 working space ratio, accommodating private meetings, phone calls, and focus work, alongside Zoom calls. At the heart of Julius Baer’s new office is a hospitality focus, offering a premium client experience designed to encourage socializing and hosting. This approach also underlines the firm’s commitment to sustainability, mirroring its green investment ambitions.

Shortlisted for a BCO Award & FX International Interior Design Award, 2023

Hospitality at the Heart of the Scheme

Sustainability & Wellness at the forefront of the design, awarded BREEAM Very Good

Exposed brick walls and large steel-framed skylight create an industrial loft ambiance. Modern furniture, including sleek white chairs and black low-profile coffee tables, contrasts with the rustic architecture. Natural light floods the space, enhancing the warm tones and emphasizing the open-plan design.
Modern office interior showcasing exposed wooden beams and full-height glazing that floods the multi-tiered workspace with natural light. Open-plan desks are set against a backdrop of warm wooden cladding, enhancing the space's contemporary and inviting atmosphere.
Open-plan office space featuring industrial design elements with exposed ceiling beams and concrete pillars. Two professionals engage in conversation near a glass partition with vibrant abstract art, while another walks by, emphasizing the dynamic work environment. Minimalist wood and black metal reception desk foreground.

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