Case study: Haven and Simply by Nature

Louisa Ryland House

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Louisa Ryland House, an elegant Grade II listed building nestled in Birmingham’s vibrant Colmore Business District, underwent a remarkable transformation that preserved its rich historical charm. 
Office Innovations team lead the project focusing on the main aim - catering to the varied requirements of potential occupants, providing an enticing offering that aligns with their specific needs. They took on the task of delivering the project, meticulously considering the building’s history, structural constraints, and the owner’s marketing ambitions. High quality visuals were produced, presenting a captivating glimpse into the transformation that awaited the building, carefully selecting materials, envisioning a pioneering office facility that would stand out in the market. These design efforts were consistently guided by a profound reverence for the building’s origins, ensuring that its heritage was respected, and its rich history celebrated. 

 

The landlord had an ambitious vision for the building. They intended for the main entrance to respect the listed exterior, while the interior would exude the luxurious ambiance of a five-star hotel. The fitout and design detailing were held to the highest standards to create a prestigious facility. This attention to quality extended to the basement conference suite, lift lobbies, tea points, and shower rooms. The general office areas were designed to surpass existing flexible office providers in the city, offering superior accommodation. 
Thoughtfully designed spaces radiate elegance and sophistication right from the moment one steps inside. The conscientious attention to detail in material selection and the consistent application of the fluted manifestation fosters a cohesive visual language that resonates throughout the entire space. 

Flooring decisions included luxurious finishes and marble, sourced from Italy. Sophisticated hospitality look and feel envisioned by the landlord was created using Shaw Contract’s products. Haven collection in two different styles of Familiar and Identity were used embracing luxurious boutique hotel look, utilising textures, and patterns to introduce the warmth and grace withing the flooring solution in this project. Familiar Tile in colour Greige used in spaces aligning soft grey pattern that effortlessly blends through a well-curated colour scheme, adding to its overall quality and enhancing luxurious space with hotel like patterns. Haven Identity Tile in colour Mint served as an accent floor to enhance the luxurious aesthetics of the space, complementing the textures of the furniture, enamelled surfaces – a well-intended balance. 

 
Collection Simply by Nature was chosen for general office area, meeting space. The product provided continuity of soft texture within rich organic patterns of Structure style. Used colours Metallic Beige and Chrome Black efficiently created flexible flow of the floor and perfectly aligned with high quality requirements and elevated surrounding of Louisa Ryland House. 

This prestigious project showcases the power of innovative design, resulting in a captivating and visually striking main office. The outcome has exceeded expectations and the landlord is delighted with the success of the project, which stands as a testament to the effectiveness of careful and creative design in creating an impressive and highly sought-after workspace. 

Shaw Contract Collections/styles/colours specified: Simply by Nature/ Structure Tile/ Metallic Beige and Chrome Black; Haven/Familiar Tile/ Greige; Haven/ Identity Tile/ Mint 


Flooring Contractor: Welch Flooring & Office Innovations 
Project Designer: Office Innovations 
Project management: Office Innovations 
Total sqm: 82,000 sq. ft 

Haven Collection

Traditional wisdom tells us there’s no place like home. It’s a universal truth. But what if home was not simply a place but a state of mind? The Haven collection reimagines home as a mood, an idea, a quality of comfort and familiarity that feeds our instinctual desire to feel grounded in the world.

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Simply by Nature Collection

Inspired by the wonders of the outside world, the Simply By Nature collection brings organic patterns and soft textures into the spaces where you work and connect. Like a breath of fresh air, this naturally-inspired collection brings beauty and calm to any room. Its earth-tone colour palette blends perfectly with a variety of aesthetics bringing versatility to the interior environment.

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