Orega

Building on our longstanding relationship, including previous projects such as Orega's Mark Lane workspace and Orega's The Strand workspace, Area was appointed to design and deliver Orega's new flexible workspace on the fifth-floor of Citypoint, strengthening the serviced-office provider's presence in the City of London.

Orega takes a distinctive approach to flexible workspace design. Rather than applying a consistent brand aesthetic across its portfolio, each location is individually designed to reflect its building, surroundings and local character.

For Citypoint, the brief was to create a welcoming, high-quality environment that would appeal to businesses of different sizes, offering the flexibility of serviced offices alongside the character and experience of a more permanent workplace.

The challenge was to transform an existing floorplate within a modern commercial building into a workspace with its own identity, while balancing commercial efficiency, adaptability and the needs of its occupiers.

The design concept draws on the rich history of Moorgate, one of London's historic gateways into the City.

Through research into the surrounding area, Area developed a design language that references the former city walls, traditional architecture and materials associated with the historic gateway.

Rich burgundy and deep red tones take inspiration from London's traditional brickwork, complemented by warm creams, stone-inspired finishes and natural textures. Architectural archways create transitions between reception and communal areas, subtly referencing the historic structures that once defined the neighbourhood.

These details are carried through the interior, from the material palette and feature lighting to carefully selected furniture and artwork.

Local history also informed the artwork displayed throughout the floor, creating visual interest and reinforcing the connection between the workspace and its surroundings.

The result is a contemporary workplace that brings warmth and character to Citypoint's modern architecture, creating a distinctive sense of place without compromising functionality.

We developed a space plan that maximised the available floorplate while providing a variety of office sizes and configurations.

Adaptability was considered from the outset. Partitioning and building services were designed to allow neighbouring suites to be combined or reconfigured as occupier requirements change, enabling businesses to expand without necessarily relocating.

This approach also supports Orega's commitment to giving clients greater ownership of their workspace. While each suite provides a consistent standard of facilities, businesses have the freedom to personalise their environment to reflect their own identity.

Alongside the private offices, Area incorporated meeting rooms with integrated audiovisual technology and acoustic treatments, providing professional settings for client meetings and collaborative working.

Beyond the private office suites, the shared amenities were designed to create opportunities for interaction, collaboration and a sense of community.

A welcoming reception and arrival experience sets the tone, leading into a series of communal spaces that encourage occupiers to connect throughout the working day.

Two fully equipped tea points, positioned at opposite ends of the floor, provide convenient places to prepare refreshments, take a break or meet colleagues. Informal seating, breakout areas and shared collaboration settings offer alternatives to the traditional desk, supporting different activities and working preferences.

These spaces also provide the setting for Orega's community-focused approach, including networking events, social activities and opportunities to connect with neighbouring businesses.

Accessibility and wellbeing were considered throughout the design. Quiet focus rooms and phone booths provide privacy for calls and concentrated work, while accessible facilities, including an accessible phone booth and wheelchair-friendly communal areas, support a wider range of occupier needs.

Even the circulation areas have been designed with the user experience in mind. Informal seating and locally inspired artwork create opportunities to pause along the corridors, bringing a more welcoming, human feel to the wider workplace.