Siddall Jones - Office Design and Fit-Out

Location: Jewellery Quarter, B18

1,216 SQFT

The Client

Ed Siddall Jones is an independent, family-owned property consultancy based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. Specialising in finding ideal commercial, retail, and office spaces for their clients, they needed a new headquarters that reflected their professional ethos while meeting the needs of their growing team. The project involved the fit-out of a 1,216 sq. ft. space in a historic building.

a unique office design for a historic building

The Challenge

The primary challenge was designing a stylish and functional workspace within a historic building’s constraints. The smaller space required careful planning to optimise the layout without compromising style. Additionally, the client wanted the project completed with minimal disruption to their productivity and day-to-day business operations.

The Solution

To address these challenges, we worked in stages and scheduled our activities out of hours to reduce interruptions. Where possible, custom furniture was constructed off-site to cut down on-site activity further and ensure the process was efficient.
We designed the space to blend the traditional charm of the historic building with contemporary design elements. The result was a dynamic, modern office featuring contemporary bench desks to support the young and fast-paced workforce. A lounge and a breakout area were included to provide spaces for collaboration and relaxation, encouraging teamwork and offering a place to unwind during busy workdays. Additionally, two private directors' offices were designed with bespoke executive furniture, ensuring functionality and a polished aesthetic for leadership.

The Results

The completed project delivered a workspace that seamlessly balanced the historic character of the building with modern functionality. The team now has an inspiring environment that supports productivity, collaboration, and relaxation. The phased approach and off-hours work minimised disruption, allowing the client to maintain business operations throughout the project.
This project exemplifies how thoughtful design, strategic planning, and efficient execution can transform challenging spaces into stylish and practical workplaces that meet the unique needs of clients.

The Client's Thoughts

"We recently used Flow Office Furniture to completely fit out our refurbished office space in Birmingham city centre, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, the team guided us every step of the way, helping us choose the right furniture and colour schemes to complement our vision. Their expertise and attention to detail were invaluable.

The work was carried out quickly and efficiently, with minimal disruption to our business. One aspect we particularly appreciated was that all the furniture came fully assembled, and their installation team set everything up in no time. This greatly reduced any potential downtime for our operations.

Since the initial fit-out, we’ve already ordered additional items from them, which speaks to the quality of their products and service. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Flow Office Furniture to anyone looking for a professional, seamless office furnishing experience. Highly recommended!"