Southampton-based toy manufacturer, Bandai, famous for producing toys and games including Power Rangers, Badge It & Pokemon, recently called in Spaceway to provide new furnishings to update their offices and reception and accommodate their large storage needs.
Ray Dorrity, Bandai Operations Manager, also explained: "Not only did we have a massive storage requirement, but it was important to improve the overall office environment as part of our commitment to the staff.
Spaceway's Approach
Spaceway Interiors Business Manager, Ian Amos, was invited to present a proposal and remarks: "It was an exciting opportunity to provide a complete re-design of the office layouts.
"We were able to make best use of the space using 120º desking from the Senator range.
"We also specified a total of 103,000 linear metres of storage in total, which is a lot for 18 people, but has met their needs exactly.
"The overall result is that we have been able to provide Bandai with a clean and tidy environment that will serve the company well into the future as their office continues to evolve."
Products Used
The open plan area was furnished with Senator Jigsaw Plus workstations finished in Maple melamine. Fabric covered desk-mounted screens were used around the workstations to form 3-person clusters – curved storage was also incorporated into the clusters. Around the Managers areas fabric covered floor standing screens were installed.
In the cellular offices Senator Jigsaw Plus workstations were specified, finished in the same colours as those in the open plan area and complete with 3-drawer steel pedestal units
Clients Comments
"The proposal offered both value for money and innovative design which would clearly accommodate our needs."
Ray Dorrity
Operations Manager
Bandai (UK) Limited
Bandai (UK) Limited
Brita
Location:
Bicester, Oxfordshire
Industry:
Manufacture
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The Challenge
The installation of Komfort Mirage double glazed partitioning by integrated interior space solutions provider, Spaceway, has helped create a stylish and practical office environment for leading water filter manufacturer Brita, at the company’s new 62,500 sq ft purpose built headquarters in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Spaceway was awarded the contract by project designers and builders, The Mainland Construction Group, for its ability to provide quality, cost effective products and carry out installation within a rigid time frame.
Spaceway's Approach
A registered contractor for Komfort interiors, Spaceway supplied and fitted the Mirage partitioning to create 18,000 sq. ft of attractive and airy office accommodation. This involved Spaceway turning Mainland’s detailed designs into reality by installing 200 linear metres of solid and full height double-glazed partitioning, of which 46 linear metres was double-glazed with integral blinds. Spaceway has used the Mirage partitioning to create 12 offices and meeting rooms that now form a practical yet sophisticated working environment for the UK’s market leader in water filtration.
Products Used
Mirage Partitioning
Clients Comments
"The new site accommodates our UK headquarters, production facility and distribution centre in a prestigious yet functional new building", says Tony Haylock, Operations Manager for Brita Water Filter Systems. "The partitioning supplied and installed by Spaceway meets our needs and safety requirements, as well as creating an aesthetically pleasing environment."
Cookson
Location:
Surrey
Industry:
Circuit Board Printing
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The Challenge
Cookson – one of the world’s
leading manufacturers of printed
circuit boards – moved 120 staff
from four different sites to
Forsythe Road, Sheerwater in
Surrey as part of a major
contralisation programme.
The project involved extensive
consultation with Cookson and
a trip to Italy with project
manager Richard De Crausaz to
select the furniture range
recommended by Spaceway.
Spaceway's Approach
The office accommodation was subject to rigorous scheduling. Babini provided space planning, partitioning, storage walls and furniture including operator systems, executive and boardroom configurations.
Product choice
The client chose grey lacquered MDF post formed tops for the operator workstations.The best selling Land legs assured easy cable fitting.The workstations were scattered in the open space area in clusters of four. Privacy was guaranteed by the use of satined glass screens.
The office space for the managers and executives were created using Tecnika partition system in both solid and satined glass version.
Storage walls completed the fit out offering not only space division but also maximising the storage space.
The Studio range in walnut and juniper finishes was used to furnish the executive offices. Rectangular, oval and trapezoidal shape were specified to meet individual requirements.
Products Used
Babani Furniture
Tecnika Partitioning
Storage Wall
Clients Comments
Design Objectives
Location:
Wimborne, Dorset
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The Challenge
Spaceway South, has won a major order from art and craft company, Design Objectives, to fit out its new headquarters and distribution centre at Woolsbridge Industrial Park, near Wimborne.
Having expanded year on year by since Managing Director, Andrew Knowles, established the company in 1996; the company was desperate to find new premises to accommodate its increasing workforce and expanding stockholding. Originally, Andrew Knowles thought he would not be able to find a site large enough for the company’s needs and would have to move into two buildings. However, at the last minute the facility at Woolsbridge Industrial Park became available which was large enough to accommodate offices and warehousing under one roof.
Spaceway's Approach
As soon as the site was acquired, Spaceway South set about converting the large warehouse and showroom into a prestigious headquarters for Design Objectives. The 50,000 sq. ft facility, needed to include 5,000 sq. ft of office accommodation, a showroom, design studio and photography area as well as 20,000 sq. ft. of racked warehousing. In order to accommodate all Design Objectives requirements, Spaceway South incorporated a large FlooriTall™ mezzanine floor into its design, which now houses the 5,000 sq. ft of office accommodation. The offices were then fitted with powder coated aluminium double glazed external windows, Komfort ‘Kameo’ office partitioning, suspended ceilings and finished off with carpet tiles and a Samsung combined heating and cooling system. The disused reception area was extensively refurbished and carpeted and a showroom created and finished with wood effect flooring. Last of all, Spaceway South supplied and installed pallet storage racking to the 50,000 square foot warehouse to make maximum use of the space available and to create 3,000 picking faces.
Products Used
Supply and installation of pallet storage racking for the 50,000 square foot warehouse to make maximum use of the space available and to create 3,000 picking faces
A large FlooriTall™ mezzanine floor
Powder coated aluminium double glazed external windows
Komfort ‘Kameo’ office partitioning
Suspended ceilings
Carpet Tiles
Samsung combined heating and cooling system
Extensively refurbished
Carpeted
Finished with wood effect flooring
Clients Comments
“Spaceway South pulled out all the stops and fast tracked the project by splitting it into two phases so that we could move into the offices two weeks earlier than we anticipated”, said Andrew Knowles. “Our employees are delighted with their bright, new, airy surroundings which have improved staff morale and enhanced communications as we are now all accommodated on one level.”
