← Engineers' Office← Engineers' Office

This project revitalises a high-tech Wimbledon office by decluttering the space, recycling furniture, and creating diverse work environments.

Originally designed in the early 2000s by Richard Paxton Architects, the Elliott Wood Engineers office beautifully merges a charming three-story Victorian semi with a modern, high-tech conservatory extension. While the original space had great bones, it hadn't evolved to meet the demands of contemporary work life.

In our initial discussions with the Elliott Wood team, their enthusiasm for innovative design, grounded in pragmatics and sustainability, shaped a clear vision for the refurbishment. Through close collaboration, we focused on distilling the space to its essentials, enhancing existing finishes, and repurposing materials from the renovation process.

We removed 40% of the fixed furniture to create room for new collaborative work environments for both the team and their guests. This not only minimised clutter but also provided greater flexibility for future adaptations. Original plywood desks and shelves were transformed into breakout benches, meeting pods, and phone booths, while the remaining desks were rearranged and unified with a new coloured linoleum surface. The outdated carpets were recycled and replaced with super-durable marmoleum made from post-consumer materials, industry waste, and cocoa husks. Vibrant acoustics and lush plantings soften the space, introducing a sense of calm and the comforts of home to the workspace.

What you’ll find:
• A reinvigorated iconic building
• 450 square metres of refurbished workspace
• Clean and clear environments for the team and guests to work together
• Acoustically separated moments for important discussions
• Uplifted and repurposed, fixtures, fittings and materials

And just as importantly:
• 56 focused work desks
• 38 collaborative workstations
• 3 meeting rooms
• 3 meeting pods
• 3 phone booths
• A kitchen
• Personal and communal storage