Here + Now

Green and pleasant

With its emphasis on connecting with the natural environment, health and wellbeing, Here + Now represents the core values of the post-pandemic workplace.

Previously an outdated, uninviting office building that was completely disconnected from its natural context, we have reintegrated the surrounding environment to create a tangible connection to occupants.

Warm, natural materials banish the cold, corporate touch of the previous building, while outdoor features and excellent sustainability credentials make Here + Now an ideal workplace for people passionate about both wellbeing and the environment.

Its close proximity to Reading town centre and great rail links to London, make Here + Now an ideal location for commuters and residents alike.

Project name: Here + Now

Location: Reading, UK

Service: Sustainable design

Value: < £20M

Scope: Interior design

Clients: Baumont, V7

Status: Complete

Completion date: 2021

Accreditation: Net Zero Carbon (both embodied and operational), BREEAM Outstanding, FitWel 3*, RESET Accredited, Cycling Score Platinum, Wiredscore Platinum, LETI

Project Manager/Cost consultant: TFT Consultants

Service/Fire Engineer: Hoare Lea

Sustainability Consultant: Element 4

Structural Engineer: Elliott Wood

Planning Consultant: Urban Space Planning

Branding: Simon Turnbull

Graphic Design: Green Village

Main Contractor: Overbury

Photography: Jack Hobhouse, Simon Kennedy

Video: Simon Kennedy

BCO Awards 2022
Regional Innovation Award, South of England & South Wales - Winner

BCO Awards 2023
ESG, South of England & South Wales - Winner