Unrvld
Digital experience and technology agency Unrvld help their clients set new standards and become – you guessed it – unrivalled in their sphere. They believe in outcomes over outputs, and soon realised more could be done to align their office with their workspace vision. The decision was made to relocate. Transforming the new space would promote even more collaboration and creativity. We’d need to design a hybrid-friendly office that ticked every box – it was really important for timelines to align, so that monthly costs could be controlled, and notice could be given on the current location. We’d need to stay within budget while meeting the needs of their team. As their partners, it’s been exciting to help bring their new Cardiff-based office in Southgate House to life, and in ways that reflects their forward-thinking approach and unique spirit.
We started as we meant to go on, championing collaboration and clear communication. Working closely with Operations Director Tom Evans, and CEO Dan Berry, the agency’s needs quickly revealed themselves! We were able to transition from supporting the landlord’s CAT A base-build into designing and fitting out the client’s tailored CAT B project. Weekly calls and on-site meetings kept everything on-track and to budget as we shared ideas and adapted to feedback. Our senior designer Cornelius ran with insights to create a functional and inspiring design all about balance and personality. Our 3D immersive walkthrough rallied further confidence in the design and build. We made sure to inventory existing furniture and give certain pieces a new lease of life – others were relocated, and every decision helped to keep down costs and waste.
Working together, we’ve been able to evolve Unrvld’s office beyond practicality. It’s now an inspirational space that offers collaboration and innovation. From the striking social areas to the thoughtful design touches, every corner of the office works harder. 20 hybrid desks strike the perfect balance between collaboration and heads-down focus with lots of sunlight and views across Cardiff’s skyline. A boardroom, focus pod, and wellbeing room can be found with finishes and features that offer dynamic textures. Collaborative zones include a high table with built-in AV, recycling facilities and even a zip water tap! There’s plenty of room to chat, relax, and connect. It was a thrill to help create the space and we know Unrvld love it just as much as we do.