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15th July 2024
Joe Smith
design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

SM5 commence on site at Isle of Wight college

We have officially started our Creative & Design refurbishment project at the Isle of Wight College.

Working alongside Peter Marsh Consulting we will be delivering an extensive repurposing and refurbishment scheme within B Block at the college's Newport campus.
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15th July 2024
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design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

We have officially started our Creative & Design refurbishment project at the Isle of Wight College.

Working alongside Peter Marsh Consulting we will be delivering an extensive repurposing and refurbishment scheme within B Block at the college's Newport campus.
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4th July 2024
Joe Smith
design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

SM5 have officially moved into our new offices in Southampton

Our new offices, located just off of the river Itchen in Southampton are now open and operational following extensive refurbishment works!
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4th July 2024
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Our new offices, located just off of the river Itchen in Southampton are now open and operational following extensive refurbishment works!
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13th June 2024
Joe Smith
design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

SM5 appointed for university of Southampton halls refurbishment

Delighted that SM5 Developments have been appointed to carry out internal and external refurbishment works this summer at the University of Southampton's Glen Eyre Halls of Residence.
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13th June 2024
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design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

Delighted that SM5 Developments have been appointed to carry out internal and external refurbishment works this summer at the University of Southampton's Glen Eyre Halls of Residence.
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12th June 2024
Joe Smith
design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

SM5 sponsor WBO cruiser weight world champion, Chris Billam Smith into 2024

On Saturday 15th June, Chris Billam Smith will be defending his WBO world title against Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park.
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12th June 2024
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design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

On Saturday 15th June, Chris Billam Smith will be defending his WBO world title against Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park.
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5th June 2024
Joe Smith
design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

SM5 to start Eastleigh Airport industrial unit refurbishment

We look forward to once again working with Propitas to deliver this scheme on behalf of the unit's landlord.

Our works include all new roof coverings with internal renovations to all areas within the warehouse.
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5th June 2024
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design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

We look forward to once again working with Propitas to deliver this scheme on behalf of the unit's landlord.

Our works include all new roof coverings with internal renovations to all areas within the warehouse.
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31st May 2024
Joe Smith
design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

New Project: HSDC College

On Monday we commence on site at Havant & South Downs College. We will be refurbishing existing learning space into new T Level facilities.

The extensive refurbishment works include all new wall & floor finishes, new MEP services, roofing upgrades and structural alterations throughout.
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31st May 2024
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design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

On Monday we commence on site at Havant & South Downs College. We will be refurbishing existing learning space into new T Level facilities.

The extensive refurbishment works include all new wall & floor finishes, new MEP services, roofing upgrades and structural alterations throughout.
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31st May 2024
Joe Smith
design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

Great result all round in the SM5 2024 charity Football match!

We are delighted to have raised a total of £2,626 for our charity partner, Yellow Door via our annual charity football match. AFC SM5 ran out 4-3 victors on the night but a good time was had by all!
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31st May 2024
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design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

We are delighted to have raised a total of £2,626 for our charity partner, Yellow Door via our annual charity football match. AFC SM5 ran out 4-3 victors on the night but a good time was had by all!
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29th May 2024
Joe Smith
design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

Time for some new project announcements!

To start things off we are thrilled to be progressing well on two new refurbishment projects at the University of Southampton's Highfield Campus.

We are on site at both Building 85 (pictured) and Building 35a with both projects handing over in late July.
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29th May 2024
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design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

To start things off we are thrilled to be progressing well on two new refurbishment projects at the University of Southampton's Highfield Campus.

We are on site at both Building 85 (pictured) and Building 35a with both projects handing over in late July.
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10th May 2024
Joe Smith
design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

Anticipation is building ahead of tonight's 2024 SM5 Charity Football Match

The game is all in aid of our 2024 charity partner, Yellow Door who are doing unbelievable work, offering a range of specialist therapeutic, support & prevention services to anyone at risk from or affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence/abuse or other forms of harm.
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10th May 2024
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design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

The game is all in aid of our 2024 charity partner, Yellow Door who are doing unbelievable work, offering a range of specialist therapeutic, support & prevention services to anyone at risk from or affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence/abuse or other forms of harm.
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3rd May 2024
Joe Smith
design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

Adam Smith joins SM5 as Construction Director

Bringing with him a wealth of construction experience and an infectious passion for construction, everybody is excited to finally have him on board.

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3rd May 2024
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design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

Bringing with him a wealth of construction experience and an infectious passion for construction, everybody is excited to finally have him on board.

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30th April 2024
Joe Smith
design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

SM5 is 5 years old today!

We set out with one very clear goal ... to offer a professional service with a relaxed and friendly attitude. 5 years on and with an ever growing team, the goalposts haven't moved ... we care about the client experience first.

Lessons learned along the way but we're all hoping for more of the same for the next 5 years!
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30th April 2024
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design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

We set out with one very clear goal ... to offer a professional service with a relaxed and friendly attitude. 5 years on and with an ever growing team, the goalposts haven't moved ... we care about the client experience first.

Lessons learned along the way but we're all hoping for more of the same for the next 5 years!
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3rd April 2024
Joe Smith
design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

We are just under a month away from our 2024 charity football match!

This year, we will be playing at the Silverlake Stadium ... home of SM5 sponsored, Eastleigh Football Club.
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3rd April 2024
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design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

This year, we will be playing at the Silverlake Stadium ... home of SM5 sponsored, Eastleigh Football Club.
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8th January 2024
Joe Smith
design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

SM5 announce our 2024 charity of the year!

We are delighted to be supporting Yellow Door, as our 2024 charity of the year. Keep your eyes peeled for fundraising events.
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8th January 2024
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design / fit-out / refurbishment / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / education / industrial

We are delighted to be supporting Yellow Door, as our 2024 charity of the year. Keep your eyes peeled for fundraising events.
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18th September 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / office

Designing for Success - The Role of Technology in Modern Office Fit-outs

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, technology has become a driving force behind workplace transformations. In this blog we talk about what role technology can play in office fitouts and how it can reduce costs.
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18th September 2023
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fit-out / refurbishment / office

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, technology has become a driving force behind workplace transformations. In this blog we talk about what role technology can play in office fitouts and how it can reduce costs.
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13th September 2023
Melinda Smith
design / fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

Introducing The 5 Initiative - Fostering Wellbeing at SM5 Developments

At SM5 Developments, we believe that our most valuable asset is our team members. Their health and wellbeing are paramount to our success, and we are proud to introduce a new initiative that reflects this commitment - The 5 Initiative.
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13th September 2023
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design / fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

At SM5 Developments, we believe that our most valuable asset is our team members. Their health and wellbeing are paramount to our success, and we are proud to introduce a new initiative that reflects this commitment - The 5 Initiative.
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4th September 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / healthcare / retail

Unleashing the Potential - Transforming Industrial Spaces for Business Support

Continuing the theme from our previous blogs we look at unleashing the potential of industrial spaces
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4th September 2023
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Continuing the theme from our previous blogs we look at unleashing the potential of industrial spaces
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23rd June 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / healthcare / retail

Enhancing Workplace Productivity and Wellbeing: The Power of Biophilic Design

Continuing the theme from our previous blog about workplace trends we look at Biophilic Design in more detail
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23rd June 2023
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / healthcare / retail

Continuing the theme from our previous blog about workplace trends we look at Biophilic Design in more detail
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1st June 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / healthcare / retail

How to Modernise your Office Workspace

We look at trends in modernising an office space
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1st June 2023
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We look at trends in modernising an office space
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16th May 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

Promoting Mental Health Awareness: A Gruelling 100km Trek for Construction's Well-being

We talk about how Team SM5 undertook a gruelling 100km walk to raise money and awareness for Mental Health in the Construction Industry with Mates in Mind
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16th May 2023
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

We talk about how Team SM5 undertook a gruelling 100km walk to raise money and awareness for Mental Health in the Construction Industry with Mates in Mind
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22nd March 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

The challenge of sourcing materials

We discuss the challenges that the UK Construction Industry faces at the moment in sourcing materials
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22nd March 2023
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

We discuss the challenges that the UK Construction Industry faces at the moment in sourcing materials
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13th February 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

National Apprenticeship Week 2023

A Celebration of Apprenticeships – National Apprenticeship Week 2023
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13th February 2023
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A Celebration of Apprenticeships – National Apprenticeship Week 2023
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8th February 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

Women in Construction

We review data from a women in construction report published by Randstad in 2022.
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8th February 2023
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

We review data from a women in construction report published by Randstad in 2022.
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17th January 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

Potential skills gaps the Construction industry will face over the next 4 years

We review skills shortages data from a report published by the Construction Skills Network.
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17th January 2023
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We review skills shortages data from a report published by the Construction Skills Network.
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18th December 2022
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

SM5 Make a Christmas Donation to Unit 12

SM5 Developments visited Unit 12 in Winchester to make a Christmas donation to their Food Pantry
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18th December 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

SM5 Developments visited Unit 12 in Winchester to make a Christmas donation to their Food Pantry
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12th December 2022
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

SM5 Celebrate Christmas in Style

SM5 Developments' staff celebrated in style at the Christmas do in Winchester
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12th December 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

SM5 Developments' staff celebrated in style at the Christmas do in Winchester
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5th December 2022
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

SM5 Developments Play Secret Santa for AFC Totton's Toy Appeal

SM5 Developments are excited to be able to play Secret Santa supporting AFC Totton's Christmas Toy Appeal.
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5th December 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

SM5 Developments are excited to be able to play Secret Santa supporting AFC Totton's Christmas Toy Appeal.
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2nd December 2022
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

SM5 visit the London Build Expo

SM5 visit the London Build Expo
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2nd December 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

SM5 visit the London Build Expo
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22nd November 2022
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

New team member - Frankie Joins SM5

We are so excited to welcome Frankie to SM5.
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22nd November 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

We are so excited to welcome Frankie to SM5.
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13th September 2022
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / office

New project: The square Cafe, Winchester

SM5 Developments are delighted to get started on the refubishment works at 'The Square' cafe in Winchester
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13th September 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / office

SM5 Developments are delighted to get started on the refubishment works at 'The Square' cafe in Winchester
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23rd August 2022
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / office

Winchester School of Art – Additional Space Requirement

SM5 Developments instructed to carry out extensive refurbishment works at Winchester Guildhall
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23rd August 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / office

SM5 Developments instructed to carry out extensive refurbishment works at Winchester Guildhall
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25th November 2020
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Working From Home: Some Key Considerations

We are always contributing our experience and design prowess to make sure our clients new office spaces are clever, cutting-edge and comfortable. However, given how much we are all now working from home we seem to have neglected our new ‘home offices’.

Read all about our key considerations when working from home.
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25th November 2020
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We are always contributing our experience and design prowess to make sure our clients new office spaces are clever, cutting-edge and comfortable. However, given how much we are all now working from home we seem to have neglected our new ‘home offices’.

Read all about our key considerations when working from home.
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