Mako

Mako relocated their business to 88, Wood Street, London, they wanted an environment that could capture the essence of their brand. Their vision was clear: break free from traditional trading office stereotypes and create a workspace that truly reflects their people-centric and inclusive culture. Sustainability was a fundamental design principle for this project. An energy-efficient environment was created, new material usage was minimised, existing architectural elements retained, and biophilic design features were integrated. Our furniture process involved auditing and assessing Mako's existing furniture and advising on what could be relocated and re-used, 70% of the the project included re-use/re-furbished furniture.

After re-use was agreed we ran the tender process for the procurement of the additional trading desks. We organised pilots and worked with Mako to arrive at a monitor arm and electrical solutions that best met their specific business needs. Finally, we ran a full move management process supporting Mako as they relocated to their new space.

The design directly reflects Mako's shark and sea-inspired theme with hues of blue, grey, and strategic colour choices that shaped a cohesive and professional visual narrative without being overly literal. The entire space is carefully curated to represent the organisation's core values and cultural identity.

From start to finish, every decision was made with intent, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, ambition, connection and integrity. The central breakout area became the heart of the workspace – designed to bring people together, it features a centralised kitchen, bar, and games like pool, snooker, and poker, creating space to connect and unwind.

Understanding the dynamics of modern work, we crafted an environment that adapts to people, not the other way around. From collaborative zones to quiet areas, a prayer/wellness room, open-plan spaces, focus rooms, a gym, and social hubs - every element was designed to support individual needs and help employees find their ideal working rhythm. Technology was seamlessly integrated throughout to enhance connectivity, flexibility, and performance – empowering agile teamwork. This commitment to adaptability is mirrored in the inclusive design approach, with diverse colour palettes and accessible spaces supporting a wide range of needs and preferences.

It was great to be part of the project team, thank you to our partners in this project JAC, Maris, Merit, and Stone Ticket Limited.

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"OP helped us across the areas of general furniture re-use and purchasing new furniture, trading desk selection and purchase, and move management. They facilitated viewings and an on-premise mock-up for the trading desks that we selected for final evaluation handled the communications with the desk vendors and liaised with the design/build contractors about the correct locations of desks and grommets, all of which saved me significant time and stress. Their extensive knowledge of the sector and their contacts and recommendations truly helped us throughout the process to achieve our goals on time and on budget. In my opinion what really set aside OP as a great supplier I would go back to again for future projects was their flexibility, pragmatism and willingness to help out even on issues that were outside of their scope. As someone who has done multiple office moves in their career, there are always snags, things that don't translate from 2D design to 3D reality or just good old-fashioned things that go wrong. OP were consistently calm, responsive and willing to go above and beyond to help us get this project over the line. OP were without a doubt a key part of the project team." - Mako