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The Brief

Having completed a number of major projects for Shoosmiths

Solicitors in Solent, Milton Keynes and Reading, Claremont

Group Interiors was further appointed by the law firm to

complete the design and build of their new office at Waterfront

House, part of the new Waterfront Plaza development in

Nottingham. As a key player in the Nottingham legal market for

over 20 years, and as one of the U.K’s fastest-growing law

firms, Shoosmiths was looking for new premises to house its

growing Nottingham team. Claremont was involved in the

project from the outset, conducting feasibility studies on behalf

of the client to test best building fit. As a result of this process,

Shoosmiths agreed a 10 year lease for the top four floors at

Waterfront House, totalling 31,500 square feet.

Location:

Waterfront House,

Waterfront Plaza, Nottingham

Sector:

Legal

Project Size:

31,500 sq ft

Project Value:

£836k

Programme:

12 weeks

Following the completion of a number of

successful projects for Shoosmiths across

the U.K, Claremont Group Interiors was

appointed to complete the design & fit-out

for it’s Nottingham office at Waterfront

Plaza. The result is a workspace which

works hard to drive the company’s brand

values through everything they do.

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Shoosmiths Nottingham, 31,500 sq ft

The Result

Carol Light, firm-wide Facilities Manager at Shoosmiths, said:

“Shoosmiths live their brand values, with clients and employees

fully conversant with our culture and services which are an

inherent part of the brand. Shoosmiths believe it is imperative

that their fit-out consultants fully understand these values and

services and become part of the partnership in delivering

projects on time and to budget.” Deborah Gordon Brown, who

heads up Shoosmiths’ Nottingham office, said: "We are

delighted with the new offices. Our aim was to provide the

same high standard of client meeting facilities and brand

experience evident in our other offices - Waterfront house met

these criteria and was delivered on time and in budget. Having

worked with Claremont on various other projects, we know

they aim to provide elegant and accommodating interiors and

they have delivered on this yet again."

The Solution

The brief was to provide a smart, healthy and modern working

environment for Shoosmiths’ employees. In response to the

company’s integral belief in driving brand values through

everything they do, it was critically important for Claremont to

provide the same consistently high standard as had been

previously delivered. The agreed design not only continued the

corporate standard but also incorporated a sense of

individuality by highlighting the Nottingham team’s own client

base and corporate history. The bespoke design included a new

client suite to the top floor, seminar room with full

presentation and AV equipment, a staff café area, new

furniture throughout the open plan area, Comms. room, and a

post and facilties area; all carefully pulled together via the

implementation of a vibrant branding scheme throughout.