Our new London office is a fantastic example of how neurodiversity, inclusion and accessibility have been centred in building interior design to improve the experience for colleagues,
customers and stakeholders.
Post-pandemic, our focus has been creating environments for our people to connect, create and collaborate. The experience of all employees has been at the heart of our new office’s design. Inclusive and accessible considerations have been a key focus of the design to recognise the challenges faced by neurodivergent and disabled employees in the workplace and have created a space which includes:
- minimal distractions through the creation of quieter working areas, use of acoustic materials and providing a variety of work settings
- reduced sensory over stimulation by using natural, calm materials and forms and avoids patterns and harsh lighting
- adequate space for wheelchair turning circles, as well as low level drawers, counters, microwaves and sinks for wheelchair users and
- hearing induction loops and braille signage in all rooms.
“Costain has been an absolute dream client on this project, they have put their employees and their varying needs at the forefront of the brief, they have embraced, trusted and contributed to the design process the whole way through. This collaborative approach and attention to detail has enabled us to tailor the design and create a space that we hope works for every individual within the Costain team."
Interior desingers AWW
The office has been designed per BS 8300 design of an accessible and inclusive built environment, demonstrating that an inclusive space makes a better workplace for all.
“We’re a network of allies. We’re all learning about different disabilities and how to make positive change. Our employee networks were able to influence the design of our new head office to be more accessible and I’m proud of the end result."
Emily Castle Chair of the DaWN Network
