The Office Group
Forward-thinking workspaces that use an eclectic blend of art and design to reveal the heritage of the building.
- Year
- 2021
- No. of Buildings
- 40+
- No. of Artworks
- 1000+
- No. of Artists
- 250+
INTRODUCTION
The Office Group has created a niche in the workplace sector thanks to their innovative co-working model.
Thought leaders in workplace design, their innovative environments push beyond the now, creating open spaces that encourage people to collaborate, relax, focus and connect. Art curation is an integral part of the experience. We’ve worked with more than 250 artists internationally to curate a thoughtful and meaningful collection that taps into the heritage and narrative of each space.
Collaborating with the group’s design team and appointed architects, we aim to curate works that create a sense of placemaking by tapping into the heritage and locality of each building. A positive and uplifting collection that captures the imaginations of all anyone inhabiting the space.
Location: Soho
Liberty House
Liberty's was famously declared to be the chosen store of the artistic shopper by Oscar Wilde. We mirrored this sensibility in our collection for Liberty House, selecting artists that blur the boundaries between art and design, fashion, pattern, color, and fabric. Artisanal works that celebrate materiality, craft, and handmade processes offer tactile accents throughout the building and nod to its history. Unexpected moments of discovery and delight happen through larger-scale installations and takeovers from artists including Charles Antoine Chappuis, Mae Engelgeer, Deun Ivory and Denisse Ariana Pérez .
Location: Fitzrovia
Douglas House
Douglas House, a prime example of 1930s architecture in the heart of Fitzrovia, has been transformed by the design studio Note into a unique blend of original features and bold color. In response, each piece was chosen to work within the space as a microcosm of artistic expression. Challenging our expectations of perception, artwork -- like the glowing neon piece by Jochen Holz that greets visitors at reception -- echoes the building’s bold design philosophy, provoking wonder and curiosity.
Location: Notting Hill
United House
The art collection at United House echoes the artistic spirit and Bohemian nature of the surrounding area, drawing inspiration from the vibrant terraced houses now synonymous with Notting Hill. Intimate and eclectic, each meeting room reflects the imagined interior of a different house, with artwork adding to the effect. Communal areas and breakout areas feature pieces inspired by the gardens dotted around the neighborhood, with muted and organic color palettes encouraging a sense of harmony, balance and tranquility.
More to explore
The Edwardian Manchester
Reimagining an icon
Perspective
In Conversation with Stuart Haygarth
In this interview, we discuss Haygarth's fastidious practice, including the sustainability of his collection process, and the delicate negotiation between the meanings held by objects and their complex material arrangements.