KPMG South Coast Office Fit Out

Following a competitive tender process, we were appointed to undertake the fit out of KPMG’s new south coast office at Gateway House in Southampton. This expansion and rehousing would see more than 100 audit tax and advisory professionals relocate.

Having completed the successful fit out of KPMG’s offices in Cardiff Bay we had already developed an understanding of their brand and culture. The key project objectives were to deliver a high-quality space to serve the needs of in-house staff and create impressive meeting facilities for their clients, which ranged from family-owned and private equity businesses to FTSE 250 companies.

The project’s scope encompassed the design and fitting out of the open plan office space, client meeting rooms, video conferencing facilities, a bespoke catering facility for large client functions and staff breakout areas.

With a high specification M&E system upgrade, incorporating a heavy-duty AHU to serve both the catering and comms areas to take into account, this was always going to be a complex project.

 

Catering

A major logistical challenge was the installation of a large AHU for the catering facility. The Swegon air handling unit had to be built outside of the space, tested and then dismantled before being moved into the space, rebuilt and retested. In order to get it in, the gable end of the roof structure was removed and the 1,000kg unit craned in.

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Collaboration

The staff area can be used as a meeting space, encouraging a collaborative working approach. Personalised storage areas give staff somewhere to store their personal belongings and the freedom to use any available working space in the open plan layout. An Office Service Centre allows for impromptu meetings and “water cooler” moments with work colleagues.

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 Client area

The client area was designed to make a lasting first impression. A selection of meeting spaces was created, from small 1-to-1 and 2-to-1 rooms to larger meeting rooms and a boardroom. “Sail booths” with triangular elements introduced a design concept that could tie the space together.

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Innovative and inspiring

To create innovative and inspiring spaces, various types of flooring were used, as well as bespoke finishes for separate themed areas, reflecting the diversity of the South Coast region. These included an aviation area with LED floor lights that resembled a runway, a beach area with deck chairs and retro-style wall mounted lights, and a forest area with grass floor tiles and a tree-lined wall of digitally printed wallpaper.

 

Project Duration: 26 weeks
Contract Value: £2.2M
Floor Area: 1,020 m2

Paramount’s previous experience working with KPMG was a factor in their selection for the delivery of the new South Coast office and client Enterprise suite. Despite some project challenges, we are very pleased with the result and the high quality of fit out. Six months on, we continue to receive positive feedback about our office from our people and visitors.

Will Smith, Senior Partner - KPMG South Coast

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