155Bishopsgate

The elevated position of the office gives the interior long views across Spitalfields, making light and visual connection central to the plan. Optima 117 Plus forms meeting rooms and focus spaces with discreet joints and minimal framing, allowing the outlook to remain visible beyond the enclosed rooms.

Rather than creating a series of solid internal boundaries, the glazing maintains a relationship between workspaces, circulation and the city outside. This gives the sixth floor a greater sense of depth while allowing individual rooms to retain a clear architectural definition.

Bespoke manifestations introduce the company’s identity directly into the glazed elevations. Applied across selected rooms and busier areas, they provide visual screening while giving the partitions a more distinctive presence within the workplace.

This layer of graphic detail connects the new headquarters to the organization’s heritage without relying on a literal or overly themed interior. Combined with the clear glazing and restrained aluminum profiles, it gives the office a contemporary expression rooted in the character of the business.

The glass partitions are demountable by nature, allowing them to be taken down, reused or reconfigured as the workplace changes. This gives the internal architecture a longer useful life and reduces the need for wholesale replacement during future adaptations.

The partition systems use lower-carbon aluminum sourced through approved supply partners, alongside recyclable components and carefully selected glass configurations. Together, these choices support a more resource-conscious fit-out without changing the clarity or refinement of the finished interior.