Schneider Electric tasked Woodalls with an ambitious challenge: transforming their London workspace into a showcase for innovation, while uniting teams from multiple locations under one roof, streamlining operations, and providing a platform for future growth. Collaborating closely with the architect, the team refined the design to be buildable, efficient, and cost-effective, achieving significant budget savings without compromising Schneider’s vision.
The works were carefully phased to allow day-to-day business to continue, including the removal of a demised wall to unlock a larger, more connected floorplate. Noise, access, and logistics were tightly managed, but the real complexity lay behind the scenes: mechanical and electrical systems had to be fully interconnected, requiring phased commissioning for new installations to integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure. Schneider’s specialist systems were woven into the design, creating a single intelligent network that demanded precision and coordination at every stage.
The result is a space that feels connected and alive. The expanded floorplate and removal of barriers encourage collaboration between previously separated teams. Four flexible meeting rooms with folding walls can transform from intimate breakout spaces to large event areas. At the heart of the project is the Innovation Hub a client-facing environment showcasing Schneider’s technologies in action, designed for talks, demonstrations, and real-time engagement with the systems powering the future of energy management.
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Design Team: Sunny Rathore, Touleen Elawi, Cailin Woodcock
Photography: Tom Fallon
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