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Zetta Scope Interiors designed a new office for Rontec. In a 10,800 sqft space the team aimed to create an environment that enhances both the client experience and the office atmosphere.

The team carefully chose furniture and finishes, using bespoke features that were designed to maximize space usage and design input, and placing them in the reception, boardroom, and offices. In order to reduce carbon footprint and minimize the project's impact on the environment the designers repurposed the existing furniture, and new pieces were ordered from companies committed to the cause. More than 50% of the existing furniture was repurposed and reused for the new office, while the rest was sent to the charities to be repurposed for a second life.

A careful selection of finishes was chosen to utilise those that are designed with recycling and afterlife in mind. Some of the finishes include: FENIX - a durable material that has obtained various certifications related to interior design applications; Quartz - inherently eco-friendly since the natural quartz material that composes much of it comes directly from the earth; Tarkett carpet tiles - a global leader in sustainability.

The main sustainable features of the space include:

  • Whole life carbon performance including contribution to the circular economy: low energy use achieved by choosing a newly refurbished CAT-A building; natural ventilation enabled by large external windows for ventilation during warm weather.
  • Low carbon impact: due to the fact that employees are able to work from home, CO2 levels in the office will never reach or exceed maximum levels.
  • Circularity (not simply recycling): in addition to recycling hubs throughout the office, afterlife considerations are taken into account for furniture and finishes.
  • Waste avoidance: avoiding plastic bottles by installing an instant tap which generates hot/cold/sparkling water; minimising paper printing; keeping digital devices turned off when not in use; setting a short timing on PIR system; the company is going digital with most of their previous administration files, so there is no need for additional storage or new documents.
  • Health and wellbeing of the occupants: to ensure the wellbeing of employees, the office space allows employees to utilize different types of spaces in the office to work and concentrate, as well as to facilitate collaboration within teams and individuals.
  • Social value: as the office is located in Watford, it is close to most of its employees' homes and helps to keep local economies thriving.

About Zetta Scope Interiors

At Zetta Scope, we design places that inspire people and work for our clients over the long term because they balance the needs of the business, occupants and environment.​ Conceiving a successful interior design is a collaboration. For some clients, that means developing a design brief from scratch. In all cases, we work closely with you and your team. Our concept designs will be informed by an evaluation of the building, how your people work now, what you need to change and retain, and your corporate brand, values and ethos.

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