A dedicated workforce
Based in the business district of Citywest, just outside of Dublin, Unispace had previously delivered two projects for other clients nearby, giving our team in-depth knowledge of the area and building structures.
As working preferences changed, Uniphar’s teams saw a rise in workplace attendance and knew they needed to evolve their space to suit their people’s needs and support this positive shift.
We introduced a new agile way of working with open plan desking that could be booked through a new digital system, before heading into the office. Not only did this secure a desk for teams before making the commute, but it also allowed senior teams to manage occupancy rates digitally. Our design team also incorporated lockers on each floor so that users could move around each day and remove the pattern of desk ownership.
Bringing people together
Turning left at reception leads you to the large restaurant and canteen available for all team members. During COVID, only warehouse teams would use the canteen and food options were limited to simple sandwiches and soft drinks. Now, all teams are seen coming together and making the most of the new space and the extensive menu offered by canteen staff.
We added an abundance of greenery to bring life into the space, found in pots, within the joinery and suspended on the ceiling within modern grates. The result not only matches the surrounding hills and forest around the building, but also makes the space feel warm and approachable.
Moving up to the second floor, there’s a variety of flexible, open areas for collaboration, problem-solving and focus work, along with closed meeting rooms and open plan desking. The design throughout the building incorporates brand-reflective accents such as blue, yellow and orange, mixed with neutral timber, whites and greys.
The second floor also boasts a central teapoint with a large, marble countertop island with greenery draped from above. This is used as a gathering point for informal open meetings, breaks and meals, away from the external-facing restaurant on the ground floor. The result is a homely yet elegant space for teams to connect and come together in a relaxed environment.
Uniphar’s new workplace has been uplifted and brings people together. Now, teams frequently gather in the teapoints and ground floor restaurant, creating a buzzing environment to connect and strengthen relationships.
