Projects / Autorek

Relocating to the newly refurbished and historically significant, Garment Factory, AutoRek effectively doubled their space. Inspired by the building’s industrial heritage, designers, Graven exploited the spacious feel and natural light of the large open plan area while respecting the original cast iron columns and structural grid. Creating a flexible and collaborative environment, Bureau worked with the designers to maximise the floor-plate.

Bureau helped us every step of the way, they are inspiring and customer-focused, and their on-site set-up team were brilliant — approachable and resourceful.

Encouraging Collaboration

Contemporary furniture pieces from various brands were selected to fit seamlessly into the exposed and industrial look of AutoRek’s new office space.

The main office area featured a wide range of products aiming to encourage employees’ collaboration and movement throughout the space. Selected for its form, functionality and style, Interstuhl​’s EVERY1 Swivel Task Chair provides optimum lumbar and posture support.

Room to Grow

With headcount set to grow to over 100 employees, it was crucial to design a configurable and adaptable working environment that can accommodate the planned growth. A mix of versatile desking systems, the Soho2 and the latest Box Range by Mobili allow for ample communication and collaboration between employees and creates a dynamic workspace with multi-sided access and storage.

Meeting Rooms

The meeting areas have been designed to accommodate a range of activities from brainstorming and ad-hoc sessions to company gatherings. A close working relationship with Graven was essential to ensure all furniture pieces were flexible and accommodating to the wide array of uses.

Scandinavian Influence

Naughtone’s pale green Polly Chairs with Jennifer Newman​’s Huddle and Studio Mobile tables added a touch of Scandinavian flair to the space whilst allowing different formations to be created to suit different meeting styles.

Office Furniture Glasgow

For more formal meetings and seminars, Graven designed a semi-private meeting room with a sliding partition wall providing greater flexibility for ultimate space efficiency. New Design Group​’s Drum Tub chair and R‑XL round table were selected in order to make this space as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Also featured in AutoRek’s meeting rooms is the Classic X table by Steel Vintage whose grey oak top and matt black leg finish further contributes to the industrial vibe of the space.

Breakout Space

A series of smaller more informal breakout spaces offered up the opportunity for a softer touch. The Plushalle ​‘Ø’ sofa is featured at the rear of the office providing AutoRek’s staff a location to relax, unwind and catch up with fellow employees. At the entrance to the office the Hay Mags sofa accompanied by the Hay AAL low swivel chair created a soft and welcoming environment.

Bleacher Seating

In the heart of the office is where you’ll find Connection​’s Platform bleacher seating with under seat storage which further contributes to the collaborative work environment and aims to stimulate socialising between different teams.