Frontier Economics London
By combining new furniture with the reuse of selected items from previous offices, Fluid helped Frontier Economics maximise the value of existing assets while delivering a high quality and flexible workplace environment.
Size
26,000 sq/ft
Scope
Furniture Consultancy
Furniture Procurement
Delivered a fully fitted 26,000 sq ft headquarters
Maximised value through reuse of existing furniture
Enabled a smooth, disruption-free relocation
Frontier Economics is a global economic consultancy providing expert economic advice to both public and private sector clients across areas such as competition policy, public policy, regulation, business strategy and behavioural economics.
Following the success of our previous collaborations in Dublin and London, Fluid was appointed once again to support the fit out of Frontier Economics’ new London headquarters.
The project required a carefully coordinated furniture strategy that could support a high performing workplace while ensuring a smooth transition into the new office. Fluid delivered a complete furniture consultancy, procurement and move management service across the 26,000 sq ft workspace, combining new furniture with the reuse of selected items from Frontier Economics’ previous offices to maximise value and reduce unnecessary waste.
The Project: Balancing Workplace Performance With Furniture Reuse
Fluid was appointed to provide the full furniture consultancy, procurement and move management package for Frontier Economics’ new headquarters in central London.
Building on our strong relationship from previous projects, we collaborated closely with Perkins & Will, Gardiner & Theobald and Overbury to ensure a smooth and efficient delivery across all phases of the project.
Our scope included a full furniture design package aligned with the overall aesthetic, comprehensive product selection and consultancy, and end-to-end coordination of all furniture logistics.
Key features of the new workspace include height-adjustable desks and ergonomic task seating designed to support employee comfort and long term wellbeing. Bespoke acoustic pods were also introduced and designed to integrate seamlessly with the new partitioning system, creating private spaces for focused work and confidential conversations within the open plan environment.
Collaborative and breakout furniture was introduced across the workspace to support informal interaction and flexible working styles, helping teams move easily between focused work and group discussion throughout the day.
One of the standout areas within the new headquarters is the 8th floor Sky Lounge. Fluid furnished the space with carefully selected pieces to complement its panoramic views across London, creating a destination space for informal meetings and team gatherings. The rooftop terrace was also fitted with robust and stylish outdoor furniture, extending the usable workspace and offering employees an outdoor setting for collaboration and relaxation.
Meeting spaces were fitted with a mix of new and repurposed elements, including custom joinery and unique flip top tables with integrated battery power from Workbench. Items from Frontier Economics’ previous offices were also reused within the new workspace. These pieces were reupholstered and vinyl wrapped to fit the new scheme, helping maximise the value of existing furniture assets while reducing the need for unnecessary replacement.
Fluid also managed the relocation of all existing furniture and IT equipment, coordinating a phased move strategy to meet tight timelines while working within the constraints of an active construction site.
Furniture was sourced from a curated selection of premium manufacturers including Kinnarps, Humanscale, Konig & Neurath, Orangebox, Frovi, ORN, Icons of Denmark, Kartell, Norr11, Muuto, Workbench and Sixteen3 to ensure the finished workspace balances durability, performance and design quality.
The completed workspace highlights refined finishes, strong spatial flow, biophilic elements and an intelligent use of space to create both private and collaborative zones within the open plan environment.
