Location: Watford, Herts WD17 Size: 16,000 sq ft Value: £600,000 Duration: 10 weeks FIS Case Study The brief FIS, the world’s largest global provider dedicated to banking and payments technologies, appointed Area Sq for the design and fit-out of their flagship office in Watford. FIS decided to take advantage of break clauses within their existing property portfolio to consolidate two offices into one to provide a head office environment the more accurately reflected their brand and market position. Our solution Designers at Area Sq worked with the existing infrastructure to create a light, modern office space incorporating FIS’s brand colour. Area Sq created different zones within the office including both formal and informal meeting spaces to encourage communication and interaction. FIS wanted a boardroom environment which contrasted with the rest of the office; this was achieved with the use of masculine materials such as walnut/black leather combined with controllable subdued lighting programmes. Furniture specialist Sketch Studios completed the look with carefully selected pieces from the likes of Techo, Naughtone, WJ White, Orangebox and Vitra. The feedback – “I worked closely with Area Sq throughout the process and I am delighted that together we created an inspiring place which has had a real positive impact on people.” - Racheal Guest, EMEA Facilities Manager at FIS Project insight - Good to talk Area Sq set up roadshows on site to engage staff in the office design process. It was important to get their input and feedback to ensure the office met their needs. Location: Watford, Herts WD17 Size: 16,000 sq ft Value: £600,000 Duration: 10 weeks Area Sq Ltd The Old Post Office, 33 Station Road Egham, Surrey TW20 9LA T 01784 274 000 22 Newman Street London W1T 1PH T 020 7291 9400 [email protected] areasq.co.uk