Aber Instruments

Project Duration: 5 months
Contract value: £340k
Floor area: 945m²

Aber Instruments

Based in Aberystwyth, Aber Instruments supply advanced systems for use in the brewing and biotech industries.

They approached us because they were looking for a partner to work closely with them on the design, fit-out and furnishing of one of their units on the Cefn Llan Science Park in Aberystwyth.

Aber Instruments wanted to create a show-suite office environment that encouraged staff and visitor interaction and communication. This included upgrading and improving their laboratories, breakout area, kitchen and toilet facilities, and exterior façade.

The two key factors of the scheme were ensuring that the company’s strong branding elements were at the forefront of the design and creating a space that promoted and encouraged staff well-being.

Vision & Values

Working closely with their marketing team, we created colour schemes, signage and graphics to represent the company’s brand values and vision, including a wall featuring Aberystwyth Bay.

Staff member from Aber Instruments testing equipment

Research & Development

Aber Instruments also wanted to adapt and update their R&D laboratories. This included an exhibition/display lab that could demonstrate to visitors precisely what they do.

Aber Instruments exterior facade with new ramp and stepped entrance

Light, bright & Inviting

The understated and dark entrance to the building was transformed into a light, bright and inviting space. After a jet wash, with a new ramp and steps, it complemented the upgraded interior.

a flexibly social space

The main open area needed to be a social space that embraced agile working practices and was flexible enough to be adapted into an area for large functions, including the launch event for their new office design.

The kitchen section and breakout space allow for collaboration and informal meetings, while enclosed booth-style pods offer more private areas.

Some nice words

"We really kicked on when we assigned Paramount to the project. From initial consultation through to final fit-out, Paramount was really approachable, helpful and professional. Paramount's conceptual plans and drawings were a really useful tool in engaging and involving the entire ABER employee-owned team in the design iteration process - helping to create really professional work, meeting and social spaces that are tailored to our current and future needs as a growing business"

Matt Lee
Managing Director - Aber Instruments