From providing a workspace that enhances employee satisfaction to presenting a professional appearance for clients and visitors; working environments play an important role in business success.
Many architects choose serviced office space in London because the capital is the ideal location for professional services. However, the high costs of leasing traditional offices can be prohibitive.
Renting a flexible workspace office can provide a professional business address in the financial and economic capital of the world, without the high overheads that can otherwise make it untenable.
Challenges faced by architects
Finding suitable office space in London can be challenging for firms of architects, especially start-ups and small businesses, due to particular aspects of working in the industry.
A recurring theme in an architect’s working practices is transparency, as they are often dealing with confidential information. It’s a case of being substantially more guarded while handling client information but also ensuring every team member has a voice and can offer input or observation about a design or process when required. Striking the right balance is essential, so collaboration in the appropriate environment is a big part of the job.
The right mixture of people need space to collaborate for discussion and involvement in projects. They can be the people sitting next to you, or co-workers from different departments who need to get together regularly and create a team for a specific project.
At one time, open office plans were popular, but experience has proved they don’t work particularly well for architects. The Harvard study on Open Plans found face-to-face interactions don’t improve in an open office space. On the contrary, they can suffer, due to the general disruption caused by having many closely spaced desks in one area and the inability to discuss confidential information away from colleagues who are not involved in the project.
Despite modern digital designs and the increased use of technology to create plans, many architects still favour the old school methods, such as building architectural models of new buildings. Most models are used in the design and development stages, representing a concept that needs further discussion and refinement. This requires a private room where the team can come together and offer their input – something a traditional open office space often can’t offer.
As well as requiring space where employees can work on confidential information, or collaborate when required, an architect has a professional reputation to uphold, so it follows that they need a reputable business address and somewhere to meet clients.
The Royal Institute of British Architects London Chapter has more than 12,000 members on its books, representing a large pool of talent. With such intense competition in an industry where the stakes are high, your business address is vital to foster trust and enhance your company’s reputation. However, the prices of leasing suitable office space can be exceptionally high in the capital.
How can serviced offices help?
Serviced offices allow architects to scale their space according to project demands, with flexible lease terms and excellent scalability opportunities. Flexible office space in London can be far more economical than traditional office space for architects who need to manage budgets efficiently, providing the benefits of a premier working environment at a significantly lower price.
The communal aspects of serviced offices, such as shared meeting rooms, can foster collaboration and networking opportunities with other professionals. In addition, private rooms are available for discussions on confidential matters, in-person meetings with clients and team meetings
BE Offices has office space in many sought after districts of London, providing a business location that clients will trust, combined with the most up-to-date technology and an efficient infrastructure. Our high-speed internet, smart technology and VPN connections can boost productivity and ensure client satisfaction. This is something we provide in abundance, having 10Gb internet pipes with dedicated 1:1 uncontended connectivity.
Having access to efficient transport links is also crucial for businesses: our serviced offices are within walking distance of the Underground and rail stations, making them attractive for employees and clients. Being in close proximity to potential clients and new business partners is also a major advantage, strengthening brand recognition.
Our serviced office spaces allow you to complete the challenges of your day-to-day tasks without worrying about the admin tasks associated with running a building, as we do all of this for you as part of a convenient monthly billing package, leaving you free to grow your business.
Working in a vibrant city location also offers plenty of options for working and business lunches, or socialising after a hard day at the office.
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