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The Brief

Claremont’s solution was to add a building extension which

would effectively infill the ‘C’ plate and create a ground floor

atrium which would visually link all storeys. This link would be

further enhanced by providing open floor plates throughout

the building, with circulation space adjacent to the atrium.

Claremont also felt that it was essential to provide a quicker

circulation route from one side of the office to the other and

between floors, to physically and visually link teams and the

firm as a whole.

To facilitate this plan, Claremont proposed moving the lifts

from the outskirts of the building to the centre of the atrium,

with glass lifts and flying ‘gantries’ connecting the floors. This

solution also ensures that the atrium and circulation spaces are

constantly busy, with individuals visible throughout the

building, adding a feeling of dynamism and connectivity.

Bevan Brittan tasked Claremont with

considering how the company’s building

would best function for staff. Claremont

identified that the current ‘C’ shaped

building would result in teams becoming

isolated from one another at the ends of

such large floor plates, potentially resulting

in isolated departments. Claremont

identified that the building would benefit

from the development of a cohesive ‘sense

of purpose’ across the 6 storeys.

Location:

Bristol

Sector:

Legal

Project Value:

Total Value for Cat A & Cat B

works: £14.5m

No. of Staff:

400 no. over 6 floors with

expansion space for 90 plus 140

in the sub-let space

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The proposal was well received by the client and the architect,

for meeting peoples’ needs and creating a strong architectural

feature and building hub. Furthermore, the scheme meant that

the lifts and adjacent circulation areas would not be within the

building’s net usable space; advantageous both financially and

in terms of liberating prime office space.

Claremont’s scope encompassed design from the initial ‘big

picture’ concept, right through to the specification of every

fixture, fitting and accessory. The client suite incorporates a

concierge reception, client reception and break out area,

riverside café and meeting suite with 120-seat conference

facility, and catering kitchen. In addition, working space was

provided for the 410-strong firm with local break out and

refreshment zones.

The Brief

The Working Floors

New space planning principles and workstation standards were

adopted for the working floors, with legal teams and support

staff clustered around collaborative browserie height storage

units to assist in communication and mentoring. A balance

between local and team storage has been established to

ensure quick response to clients, but also file accessibility and

traceability for teams.

Brand Identity

Bevan Brittan has established a progressive brand and

corporate identity and the relocation presented a fantastic

opportunity to reinforce this with a striking interior identity

that builds on the same platform. The brand uses dynamic

fractals in a variety of colours to represent the ‘adaptive

energy’ which is at the heart of Bevan Brittan’s client-centric

approach.

In terms of adaptive energy colour change lighting has been

incorporated into the building ‘light house’ which creates night

time visibility for the building even on the approach in to

Bristol, this is synchronised with similarly sequenced colour

changes on the reception desk itself. The fractals are

interpreted in kiln-fired glass elements throughout the client

suite and are used more literally as manifestations to meeting

and quiet room elevations. Intuitive navigation throughout the

building was re-enforced with a different ‘signature colour’ for

each floor taken from the fractal designs.

The Claremont team worked closely with a multi-disciplinary

team including project manager, architect, M&E consultant and

acoustician. In addition Claremont was responsible for a total

furniture specification, procurement, installation and move

management package.

Bevan Brittan LLP Bristol, 69,700 sq ft