Bristol’s boldest new workspace
Occupying four floors of Bristol’s Fairfax building, BLOCK’s newest coworking site is sleek and full of personality. The building not only offers a central Bristol location, but also gives members access to a communal roof terrace, cycle storage and exercise studio.
With previous sites in Plymouth and Taunton, BLOCK were keen to make their mark in Bristol. The space reflects BLOCK’s existing brand identity whilst also feeling grounded in Bristol, offering a new coworking space for Bristol’s professionals.
Working with Interaction really was a fantastic experience. The process was collaborative, fun and professional. The project finished on time and on budget, and the finished product somehow exceeded our high expectations.
Myself and the team are super grateful to all involved and we are excited to work with Interaction again.
Ben Cheriton
Managing Director, BLOCK
Walking through the space
Four floors of beautiful design
Spread over four floors, BLOCK Bristol offers both coworking desks and serviced offices. With the biggest floorplate, the second floor was chosen to be the communal heart of the workspace. A large kitchen and breakout space offers members a chance to disconnect from work and build community together.
The third and fifth floors of the building offer serviced office spaces varying in size. Bookable meeting rooms and focus spaces offer every member space to be productive, no matter their working style. The 12th floor, or Executive Floor, includes a large bookable boardroom, complete with panoramic views across the city, and access to the roof terrace – the perfect inner-city escape on a sunny day.
Look and feel
Impactful design
The space needed to make an impact – beautifully designed, full of personality and packed with edge.
BLOCK’s bold brand identity of black and white with pops of yellow was a must for their new Bristol site, but we also wanted to contextualise the workspace in its surroundings. The Fairfax building’s ground floor and reception feature green accents and soft curves, so we carried these design elements through all four floors of BLOCK. This created a seamless experience for members as they move through the building.
The second-floor teapoint and social space is the heart of the project, and is filled with light and colour. Large sofas and comfy seating mark the space as one for relaxation and play, helping foster community between members. In contrast, the private offices are neutral, allowing members to customise their workspace to suit them.
Meeting rooms and offices use glass partitions to keep the space open and filled with natural light, whilst black metalwork and joinery gives a moody feel to the space.
Design Features
Details that matter.
Rose Vickers, whose intricate pieces crafted from recycled school rulers symbolise the connection between precision, creativity and sustainability. Different colours and materiality separate the three different areas – known as biomes, and allow easy wayfinding around the space. Meeting rooms named after plants found in each biome’s habitat can be booked using the integrated Smart app.
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