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There was a time when corporate offices, particularly in industries like finance, legal, and investment, were intentionally designed to feel formal, impressive, and even intimidating. Large boardrooms. Heavy finishes. Dark palettes. Rigid layouts. The office itself became a symbol of authority and status. And while those environments certainly projected importance, they often also created tension, distance, and discomfort, particularly for clients, partners, and stakeholders

People begin forming impressions long before a meeting officially starts. From the moment someone walks into an office environment, they’re subconsciously assessing the personality of the business through comfort, atmosphere, professionalism, tension, openness and trust.

The most effective projects are those where the right thinking happens early and carries through the entire process.

One of the first questions that comes up when planning an office move or refurbishment is: How much space do we actually need? It sounds straightforward, but it’s often answered too quickly—and based on assumptions that don’t fully reflect how a business operates.