Barclays Bank PLC’s key objective was to consolidate four of their regional offices in order to create a Midlands hub. It was also their intention to move into a well designed building which was capable of providing an outstanding working environment for the occupants in line with Barclays Corporate Global Standards.
Sidell Gibson Architects were the concept architects responsible for Snow Hill Building One – part of a major 1 million square foot mixed use development in Birmingham City centre. The decision to occupy four floors in this 12 storey building provided Barclays with a premier address and the quality of accommodation they were looking for.
Urban Studio were responsible for space planning four floors for approximately 1200 staff and for all aspects of the interior design and fitting out of the floors.
Working to specific financial constraints both the challenges and successes entailed providing imaginative space planning together with an innovative, dynamic, and colourful environment in which to work. The project was completed on programme and within the budget.
Sidell Gibson Architects are now part of HLM Architects
Sidell Gibson Interiors now Urban Studio were formerly a part of Sidell Gibson Architects