Osborne Clarke needed a people-focused and sustainable office to bring their 780 employees together in the heart of Bristol. Interactions created them a cutting-edge workspace that serves as a best-in-class example of how to design for both people and the planet.

The brief was simple, yet expansive. The client were moving into the top five floors of Bristol’s Halo, (one of the UK’s most sustainable buildings) and they needed a destination workplace that fully aligned with the needs of their people, clients and potential employees. Undertaking workplace research led to a clearly defined brief which translated the findings into key principles for the new space.

The space had to have both accessibility and sustainability baked into every design decision; it needed to prioritise the well-being of those that use it; and it needed to be flexible in both layout and use cases, allowing every single person inhabiting it to work in the way that suits them best.

Colony is all about reducing the built environment, creating visible boundaries and warm inviting spaces through the use of lighting, fabric and textures. The versatility of the interior space allows the creation of a multitude of environments as utilised by the client.

Our Alto sofa was specified thanks to the plush style of this beautifully crafted sofa that brings a sense of wellbeing and style creating a welcoming aesthetic for relaxed meetings or socialising with colleagues. The two seater was chosen for a nook area, the perfect balance between relaxation and sophistication.