Shoosmiths: Nottingham

Location: Waterfront House, Nottingham

Sector: Legal

Project Size: 31,500 sq ft over 4 floors (to accommodate 120 staff)

Programme: 12 weeks

Scope of Works: Consultancy > Design > Contracting

The Brief

Having completed a number of major projects for Shoosmiths Solicitors in Solent, Milton Keynes and Reading, Claremont Group Interiors was further appointed by the law firm to complete the design and build of their new office at Waterfront House, part of the new Waterfront Plaza development in Nottingham. As a key player in the Nottingham legal market for over 20 years, and as one of the UK’s fastest-growing law firms, Shoosmiths was looking for new premises to house its growing Nottingham team. Claremont was involved in the project from the outset, conducting feasibility studies on behalf of the client to test the best building fit. As a result of this process, Shoosmiths agreed a 10 year lease for the top four floors at Waterfront House, totalling 31,500 square feet.

The Solution

The brief was to provide a smart, healthy and modern working environment for the company’s employees. In response to Shoosmiths’ integral belief in achieving a strong company culture by driving brand values through everything they do both internally and externally, it was critically important for Claremont to provide the same consistently high standard of client meeting facilities and brand experience as had been previously delivered. The agreed design not only continued the corporate standard but also incorporated a sense of individuality by carefully highlighting the Nottingham team’s own client base and corporate history. The bespoke design included a new client suite to the top floor, seminar room with full presentation and AV equipment, a staff café area, new furniture throughout the open plan area, comms room, and a post and facilties area; all carefully pulled together via the implementation of a vibrant branding scheme throughout.

"Shoosmiths lives its brand values, with clients and employees fully conversant with our culture and services which are an inherent part of the brand. Shoosmiths believes it is imperative that their fit out consultants fully understand these values and services and become part of the partnership in delivering projects on time and to budget. We are extremely delighted with our joint latest successful project."

Carol Light, Firm-wide Facilities Manager - Shoosmiths