S3 Advertising

Project Duration: 6 weeks
Contract Value: Undisclosed
Floor Area: 557m²

office fit out & design for S3 ADVERTISING

S3 Advertising wanted to create the UK’s coolest office. But they also wanted a space that stimulated creativity and allowed their 27 members of staff to share ideas. Quirky communal and recreational areas, alongside client-facing zones, would encourage team building and make an impressive first impression.

The initial design, created by interior designer Patrick Abrams from PAC Architecture, needed to be brought to life during the office fit out and transform the space into a functioning workplace. We developed the design, taking into account the practicalities of it being used as a place of work.

two 600kg lions AND 18,000 balls

Amongst the many creative features in the office, one of the most prominent has to be the ball pool. Containing 18,000 balls, it also features an island with one of two 600kg lion statues sitting on it.

The logistics of moving them into place involved pallet trucks and a winch. Thanks to us, they take ‘pride’ of place in what S3 now call the lion’s den.

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THEIR VERY OWN private cinema

A 32-metre-square stadium-style area in the centre of the open plan office can be screened off when staff need some privacy for presentations.

The installation of this private cinema had its own complications. To accommodate it, ventilation fans in the ceiling needed to be moved. But now the S3 staff can view everything in comfort.

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SPACES TO relax AND unwind

As well as creative areas, S3 also wanted spaces where people could share ideas, focus on their work or just chill out.

The kitchen breakout area, with its pool table and bar, has window seats with an impressive view. Staff could also recline in the multi-person hammock above the ball pool or take a seat in the sandpit room, complete with blackboard wall.

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CREATIVE QUIRKS & PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS

While the more creative elements of the office are bound to be the aspects that stand out most, it’s worth remembering that behind all of this is a workplace that needs to function effectively.

With 56 static desks, 3 hot desks, 3 offices, 2 meeting rooms and a dedicated video production room, access to data and power had to be taken into consideration. One large workstation gave S3 the ability to add more people as and when the business grew.

Lighting was adjusted to match requirements and mechanical elements needed to be re-worked around lighting ducts. Tiles were fitted on the raised access floor, wood flooring was installed and bespoke carpentry was created in the kitchen area. Last but by no means least, a Sonos sound system was fitted throughout the office to give probably the coolest office in the UK a suitably impressive soundtrack.

Some nice words

"Moving into One Central Square was the biggest decision made in the company’s history. We knew what we wanted to achieve in terms of feel and design but we needed a fit-out company who understood our needs. Most importantly, we needed someone we could work with on a personal level, and that came in the form of Richard Jones, Paramount’s Projects Director.

After numerous meetings with contractors, it was frightening the number of decisions that had to be made. The reason I chose to work with Paramount was the fact that I felt no job would be too big or small. If you asked them to do something, they’d already thought of it and were on it.

Paramount were on my level, very reassuring and gave me total confidence in their ability to deliver what to me was a huge job. They made it seamless and manageable. Would I use them again? In a heartbeat."

Matt Jones, CEO - S3 Advertising