After two decades at their multi-floor Bayham Street office in Camden, Getty Images sought a new London headquarters that would support the next decade of their growth and evolution. A key objective was consolidating into a single-storey workspace to enhance communication, collaboration, and flexible working across teams.
London
11,000 sq ft
Traditional
OW-N were appointed by Getty Images to consult and advise on the furniture selection at 280 Bishopsgate. Working alongside Bluebottle, OW-N were able to curate a furniture package which delivered the design intent of the scheme and provided a package which was de-risked, in-keeping with the design intent of the scheme and delivered on budget within programme.
“I am in no doubt that our decision to appoint OW-N was a key factor in the overall success of our project. The team were excellent at interpreting the design brief and we are thrilled with the end result. OW-N delivered a scheme that has an abundance of style and substance whilst always respecting our requirement for strong cost management. Their collaborative and solutions focussed approach was critical in the final stages of the project when they worked alongside the rest of the professional team to ensure that all the elements of the fit-out came together on time and to the highest standard.”
Zelda Hogg - Snr. Director, Global Facilities at Getty Images
Transitioning from fixed desking to a ‘hotel desk’ model enabled Getty Images to embrace more agile, active ways of working. This shift allowed the business to operate efficiently within a reduced footprint, successfully accommodating all departments from editing to facilities within just over 11,000 sq ft on the 6th floor at The Duo, 280 Bishopsgate.
The workplace design adopts a broken-plan concept, with built-in phone booths, bookable offices, and thoughtfully positioned breakout areas punctuating the interior landscape. These interventions create moments of privacy and focus while maintaining openness and connectivity across the floor-plate.
