Savills Birmingham
Merging two cultures into one dynamic, flexible workplace in the heart of Birmingham.
Following the acquisition of GBR Phoenix Beard, Savills needed a new Birmingham office capable of consolidating two previous offices and the rapid growth of several teams. The challenge went beyond square footage: this was about bringing two distinct cultures and ways of working together into one welcoming, inclusive space.
Challenge
Savills needed more than a merged office, they needed a genuine merger of culture. Two teams with different processes and different histories had to feel equally at home in the same space, while the office itself supported growth that was already well underway.
Approach
We conducted a utilisation study to understand how an agile working profile could accommodate the company's projected growth, then let that analysis guide the design. Throughout, we focused on evolving what already worked rather than disrupting it for its own sake, understanding what people needed from the space and responding to it directly.
Transformation
The result is a sleek office environment that embodies Savills' values while genuinely supporting its people, its clients and its business. Blending a range of environments and work settings, the space gives both existing and new team members room to work productively, efficiently and comfortably, even as growth continues around them.
SAVILLS BIRMINGHAM HQ
Two cultures, one dynamic and welcoming workplace.
Design Detail
A sleek environment shaped by real growth projections.
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Collaboration Zone
Flexible settings built for teams working side by side.
Impact & Results
Merging two businesses is never just about the office, but the office had to prove it could hold both together, and it has.
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   ✓ Two previous offices and cultures successfully consolidated into one
   ✓ An agile working profile built to accommodate ongoing, projected growth
   ✓ A workplace that feels welcoming and inclusive for both existing and new team members
   ✓ Design led by a genuine utilisation study, not assumptions about what "modern" should look like
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