Compass Group set out to create a workplace that encouraged collaboration, supported an agile working culture, and prioritised employee health and wellbeing. With a 75% target occupancy rate, the space needed to support high activity and flexibility.

What Compass Group told us they wanted.

Compass Group was looking for furniture solutions to support their broader workplace vision, developed in collaboration with IA Design. The space needed to accommodate a modern, hybrid workforce with features like lockers, hot desks, bookable meeting rooms, and breakout zones. Their goal was to encourage movement and collaboration through health-focused features such as walking tracks, energising social spaces, a café-style breakout area, and a large town hall for internal events.

 

How we acted on what we heard.

Working closely with IA Design, Bateup Consulting and Veritruss, we delivered a multi-stage furniture package rollout across both floors. Our agile furniture solutions, including sit-stand desks, task chairs and booths, enabled team-based working while supporting individual flexibility. We also supplied loose furniture and ottomans to encourage rest and informal connection throughout the space.

A standout feature was the Ø Modular Ottoman from Plus Halle, placed in the reception area as both a visual statement and a practical gathering point. For the café and town hall spaces on level 3, we supplied Halo Stools from SBW and Column tables from Klaro. These areas were designed for everything from casual breaks to all-hands meetings and media events.

On level 2, we helped bring the recruitment area to life with furnishings for the reception, interview booths, assessment rooms and a dedicated testing bathroom. These additions supported Compass Group’s need for a professional and welcoming hiring environment.

Inspired results

The result is a vibrant, flexible workplace designed for how people work today. Agile zones, wellbeing features and multifunctional areas come together to support a thriving work culture. With every piece of furniture aligned to a clear purpose, Compass Group’s new space reflects its commitment to collaboration, adaptability and care for people.