Frontier Economics - Dublin
The combination of repurposed furniture and freestanding meeting pods allowed Frontier Economics to create a flexible and highly functional office while reducing build costs and unnecessary waste.
Size
5,300 sq/ft
Scope
Furniture Consultancy
Furniture Procurement
Reduced build costs through freestanding meeting pods
Reused existing furniture to minimise waste and extra cost
Delivered a flexible, high-functioning 5,300 sq ft workspace
Frontier Economics is a global microeconomics consultancy providing economics advice to public and private sector clients on matters of competition policy, public policy, regulation, business strategy and behavioural economics.
Following the successful delivery of their London office, Fluid was appointed to furnish Frontier Economics’ new Dublin workspace.
The project delivered a 5,300 sq ft office designed to support collaboration, focused work and accessibility, while reducing costs and waste by repurposing furniture from their previous workspace wherever possible.
The Project: Creating A Flexible Workplace While Reusing Existing Furniture
After occupying their previous office since 2011, Frontier Economics had outgrown the space and chose to relocate to a new office in the heart of Dublin’s central business district.
The new workspace needed to reflect the firm’s professional yet dynamic culture while supporting a variety of working styles. The design also needed to meet accessibility requirements and incorporate sustainable practices by repurposing furniture from the previous office where possible.
One of the key features of the project was the introduction of Hush meeting pods within the open-plan workspace. The curved design of the pods aligned with the client’s aesthetic preferences, while their soundproof construction created private areas for calls and meetings without requiring permanent structural changes.
The pods were installed in a range of sizes to support different meeting formats. Fluid also worked closely with the client’s AV provider to ensure the pods could be equipped with appropriate technology for video conferencing and integrated with the company’s room booking system.
An accessible version of the pod was also included to ensure the office met disability accessibility requirements.
These meeting pods provide quiet spaces for focused work within the open environment while helping Frontier Economics minimise build costs and reduce potential dilapidation costs if they relocate in the future.
Flexibility was a key principle throughout the workspace design. Collaboration tables at varying heights were introduced to support different working preferences, allowing employees to choose environments that suit their individual tasks.
A wide range of collaboration furniture was installed across the office, including high and low collaboration tables that provide different spaces for teamwork and discussion. Zoning furniture was strategically placed throughout the open-plan layout to help define areas for collaboration and focused work.
Lockers were also introduced to reduce personal storage at desks and support a more flexible workspace environment.
Sustainability played a central role in the project. Furniture from Frontier Economics’ previous office was relocated and repurposed wherever possible, with several pieces reupholstered to integrate into the new design scheme.
This approach reduced unnecessary waste while providing a cost effective solution for the client.
Feedback from Frontier Economics has been extremely positive. Their team has highlighted the improved functionality of the workspace and the overall quality of the environment.
The Hush meeting pods have been particularly well received, with staff noting their value in supporting focused work and productive meetings within the open plan office.
This project also demonstrates Fluid’s ability to support organisations operating across multiple countries. By acting as a single-source supplier, Fluid ensured consistency in delivery, quality and brand alignment across Frontier Economics’ international offices.
