BBA Aviation provides specialist on-airport support services
to the owners and operators of business and commercial aircraft. They are an
international successful business that continues to grow & develop which is
why they are investing in more efficient office space throughout the UK.
Hi Design has been chosen to help develop a number of their
buildings including the new flagship head office located on Wigmore Street
London. BBA Aviation needed a head office that was professional &
sophisticated but that above all increased productivity. Along with the high
specification finishes they needed an office that offered all the technology
and flexibility that is essential in today’s modern work place.
When designing the head office we split the space into 3
sections, the reception, front of house and back of house. The reception needed
to create a welcoming and grand entrance for clients, a place to relax and
become familiar with the brand. We designed it to have the wow factor but be
subtle in its deliverance, keeping colours to a minimum using only monochromes,
greys and creams. Simple, clean reflective surfaces are contrasted with rich
woods and soft furnishings. We custom designed the bespoke reception desk to
mimic a section of an aeroplanes wing which accompanied the aviation theme
throughout the workplace.
Meeting rooms continued the professional appearance with
dark oak wood and leather executive meeting chairs. It is in the meeting room
however that the technology comes alive with large plasma screens, video
conferencing and remote controlled changeable glass manifestation. Using
foldable walls and a collapsible boardroom table the main meeting room that can
seat 20 people can also be split into 3 separate meeting rooms.
Back of house was kept simple with white desks and storage
units which we gave character by using large black & white graphic walls
depicting large sections of private jets that were highlighted with the brands
corporate blue.
For the brake out we wanted to create a space where staff
could relax and get away from the office environment so we created a woodland
theme in the middle of London. Deep greens and fawn furnishings were placed
against a woodland backdrop so staff would feel tranquil and refreshed after
their brake.
We are really thrilled with the finish project and are proud
to have it in our portfolio. Sheena
Mackay Group, HR Director of BBA comments: “Not only do we have fabulous
new offices but your hard work, commitment and enthusiasm really paid off. The
move went extremely smoothly and I haven’t heard anything other than positives
from everyone regarding their new office and environment.”
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