A Look Inside Real Estate Investment Firm’s London Office

Location: London, England
Date completed: 2019
Size: 10,000 square feet
Design: Oktra
Photos: Oliver Pohlmann

Private real estate management investment company hired workplace design firm Oktra to design their new office in London, England.

“The brief focused on creating a space akin to an art gallery, with an interior that could provide a neutral canvas for the curated artwork to shine.

Oktra’s team worked in partnership with the architecture practice Design Haus Liberty to turn their design concepts into reality through a detail and build process. They applied the principles of value engineering to develop a design in line with the client’s budget, and implemented creative solutions to achieve cost-efficiency without compromising on design integrity. Oktra formed a collaborative relationship with the client and held workshops to examine drawings and samples; an exercise to ensure the design conveyed the brand’s key messages.

The finished space is rich in textures with a soft colour palette that allows the artwork to take centre-stage. The reception features a cascading steel wall with built in LED flat panel screens that can be used to create a tailored visitor experience in the front of house – from displaying fashion shows to retail promotions. With a modern, fresh and chic workspace, the investment managers can find more common ground with their clients and use the space as an extension of their marketing. The office is a tangible, immersive representation of their brand and their work,” says Oktra.