We’re proud to share that Area has been named a Winner of Business Reporter’s Best of British Business Award 2025.
This recognition reflects our long-standing commitment to designing workplaces that put people first – while helping our clients deliver on their sustainability and business goals.
For us, this isn’t just about office fit outs. It’s about rethinking how space can shape behaviour, culture, and performance. The workplace has changed – hybrid working is here to stay, employee expectations have evolved, and the pressure to reduce carbon footprints has never been greater. These aren’t trends to follow – they’re signals to lead.
Our CEO, Gary Chandler, spoke with Business Reporter about the importance of designing workplaces that go beyond simply delivering on practical needs:
“A future-ready workplace needs to connect on many levels – its people, brand, values. It should support strong collaboration, and embrace innovation and technology.”
That’s what we’ve been doing at Area for over 25 years. From day one, we’ve taken a human-first approach to workplace design. One that balances creativity and strategy, aesthetics and impact. Our work goes beyond making spaces look good – we make them work for people.Our perspective on the future of work was recently explored in Business Reporter’s special feature, Revolution in the workplace: Designing for a happier workforce. Developed in collaboration with Area, the piece highlights the shift towards more flexible, sustainable, and people-focused work environments – something we’ve been championing with our clients for years.
As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary in 2025, initiatives like Project Positive are setting the standard for what’s next – carbon tracking, responsible sourcing, and delivering spaces that make a measurable difference to businesses and communities.
Thanks to our clients, partners, and team for being part of the journey so far. We’re just getting started!
