A Strong, Harmonious Workplace for a Global Brand

Location

Brentford

Type

Office

Area

5,300 sqft / 490 sqm

Budget

£230k
Erba Mannheim, a global diagnostic company, needed a new UK office in Brentford. They wanted the space to feel professional but not sterile. The challenge was to balance the need for an open-plan layout for collaboration with the need for privacy, all while subtly reinforcing their identity as a worldwide brand.
Bia Lorenzo was the project designer while at Office Profile / Pinnacle Furniture.
The Approach
Instead of just putting a logo on the wall, the glass partitions were used as a canvas. A custom manifestation featuring the skylines of every city where Erba operates was designed for the space. This provided essential privacy while reminding staff of the company’s global reach. To ensure the branding wasn’t overwhelming, the base palette was kept neutral (warm greys and timber). Specific “pops” of the brand’s vibrant colours were then added in the soft furnishings and breakout areas to inject energy. To avoid the clinical feel often associated with medical companies, texture was prioritized, introducing wood grains and fabric screens to soften the acoustics and the aesthetic.
The Result
A workspace that feels both local and global. It is a functional, branded environment that prioritizes staff wellbeing through warm tones and smart privacy solutions.