Inside Virgin Media O2’s New London Headquarters 

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05 December 2024

BW: Workplace Experts has completed the major fit-out of Virgin Media O2’s London headquarters in Paddington, marking the first office space investment since the brands merged in 2021.

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Alongside project partners CBRE, Gensler, MIX and Ramboll UK, BW: Workplace Experts completed a Cat B fit-out across six floors and a total floor plate of 81,750 sq. ft, including a 130-capacity event studio.

Each floor is dedicated to a service offered by the client, such as gaming, sports, music and streaming. The space features over 350 individual finishes and 75 light fitting types, 22 being feature lighting, to fit the distinctive style of each floor.

As well as deliberate meeting areas, each floor has “accidental meeting points” opposite each lift to encourage natural conversations and connection.

In terms of accessibility, there are gender-neutral toilets, retreat spaces for neurodivergent employees and visitors, and multi-faith rooms with Wudu facilities for washing before prayer. Colours were selected to optimise tonal contrasts for partially sighted employees.

The building is predicted to achieve BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum. The team also partnered with the nearby Edward Wilson Primary School, investing 98 volunteering hours as well as local materials to paint the playground walls, deliver new bug houses to encourage biodiversity, and reimagine the dated library for pupils to enjoy. 

Rodney Hogg, Property Director at Virgin Media O2, said: “Moving our London HQ to Paddington is an important milestone for us, providing a vibrant, state-of-the-art office space for our people to get together in person and collaborate, while also supporting our flexible working culture.

“BW: Workplace Experts and Gensler have more than met our expectations in the design and delivery of this bespoke site, with floors that reflect the entertainment services we provide to millions of customers, and supporting our Better Connections Plan through being on track to achieve the highest possible levels of certifications for sustainability.”

Picture: a photograph showing a meeting area with striking mood lighting and curved seating. Image Credit: Gareth Gardner

Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 05 December 2024

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