We are pleased to announce that we will soon be commencing on a new project, refurbishing office interiors in Bracknell for Lefort. Based at the Maple Centre, just a short walk from the town centre and off the A322, the company is perfectly located to take advantage of the growing business community in the area. This is something that bespoke office design can help greatly with.
The South East, in general, has been experiencing a business boom of late. High rental prices in London to both live and work has seen many people and companies move their operations into towns around Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Kent in order to keep their costs down and yet still possess that close distance to the nation's capital. As such, the business communities in our towns have grown, which gives pre-existing firms an opportunity to tap into an exciting talent pool that was previously unreachable, due to the attractiveness of London.
Thanks to new transport projects, such as Crossrail, people will be able to travel from central London, throughout Berkshire, to Reading in an hour or less; giving companies a great opportunity to attract the brightest upcoming talents, as well as an increased level of business. As such, the office interiors of the companies in question must be well-honed enough to attract these people.
Just like we would expect in our homes – the workplace should offer the right amount of comfort and functionality, in order for everyone to realistically reach the targets set by the business. If you don't get the best out of your office fit out, how can you expect it to help you get the best out of your employees? This is something that Lefort has recognised – and why they've turned to us here at Oaktree Interiors to design and build their new office interiors in Bracknell.
Lefort is a leader in the engineering and manufacturing of shredders, shears and balers for the scrap metal recycling industry. Confident in the technical ability and the advanced design of Lefort products, some of the major players in the scrap metal industry choose the company to provide them with the ideal tools to undertake their work. With a product line of more than 70 different models, Lefort are able to accommodate for any operation; from a small scrap yard to the largest of recycling facilities. Certified to ISO 9001 for quality management, the company manufactures 70% of its own parts – including their own hydraulic cylinders. As a result, they export more than 95% of their production and now possess a worldwide network of sales agents and branches that cover five continents.
Lefort made contact with our office fit out experts seeking a refurbishment of their current office interiors in Bracknell, in order to make better use of the existing space. Our design plan consisted of re-utilising some unused areas to create open plan office space, brand-new meeting and executive areas, as well as a new breakout/tea point facility for staff to take breaks and have informal meetings in. Finally, we will also install new office furniture that both meets the company's need for it to be both functional, as well as comfortable.
We're delighted to say that Lefort were impressed with our attention to detail and immediately agreed to commence the project. As every single project we work on is unique – we're very much looking forward to creating these exciting new interiors and seeing the positive impact that they'll have, transpire for the company.
Another part of the design that we incorporated into our plan (and one that Lefort were keen on implementing) was for the company's corporate branding and colour scheme to feature prominently throughout. The need to create new and unique interiors is one reason why a business chooses to improve their office interiors in Bracknell. Creating a sense of branding gives the business a unique identity that will give off the impression of originality and professionalism. These are two key thoughts that any business needs their clients and employees to experience.
Thanks to the increase in the business community in the area, this will naturally mean that there'll be more competitors – not just for business, but for the talented people who are drawn to the area. Every little detail of how the business operates will need to be looked at for it to be able to rise above the competition – an office design is too frequently at the bottom of many to-do lists.
In fact, improving your office interiors should be the very foundation of your business. By providing an inspiring, professional and functional environment, you can keep and attract talented people and in turn, produce great work that your clients would love – leading to an increased amount of profit and potential future work. Just imagine that first impression someone will have when they clasp eyes on a great office design – 'If they've put this much effort into their workplace, it must be a great place to work/deal with'.
It's important to remember though, that branding isn't just about a lick of paint and a logo design – the brand can also relate to how the company functions. Are you a business that is ultra professional? Traditional? Fun and easy going? These are all images that you can transmit to people – telling them about your business philosophies without actually (verbally) saying anything. This is just one of the many reasons why any business, no matter their size or industry, needs to have their own bespoke office design.
If you're interested in learning more about how branding can be incorporated into office design, or if you would like to find out how your business could benefit from the creation of fresh office interiors in Bracknell, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our expert team today. You can give us a call on 0845 474 3556 or alternatively, you can send an e-mail to us at hello@oaktreeoffice.com.
