Furnishing a future-ready climate tech hub

Sustainable Ventures, a UK-based accelerator and coworking space for climate tech start-ups, expanded their headquarters in 2023 by leasing 26,000 sq ft at County Hall, London. Seeking a sustainable and flexible fit-out solution, they turned to NORNORM’s circular subscription model.

The Goal

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Sustainable Ventures needed to furnish their new space while aligning with their sustainability goals. They aimed to limit the use of new materials, repurpose existing ones, and avoid significant capital expenditures (CapEx), all while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to the needs of 125 climate tech startups.

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NORNORM Solution

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NORNORM provided a complete design service and furnished 20,000 sq ft of the space with their circular furniture. The remaining space reused furniture from Sustainable Ventures' previous location. Additionally, NORNORM supported the leasing team with digital sales assets, enhancing the presentation of the studios. By adopting NORNORM’s subscription model, Sustainable Ventures transitioned furniture costs to operational expenditure (OpEx), freeing up over £250,000 in CapEx. This allowed them to invest in upgraded audiovisual (AV) and operational packages from sustainable suppliers.

“NORNORM’s circular approach, with its focus on reuse and timeless design, aligned perfectly with our vision for a sustainable and natural office environment at County Hall.”

Wayne Shaw, Director of Workspaces

The Outcome

The County Hall office is now fully occupied, serving over 500 people. NORNORM continues to support both existing and new occupiers with flexible furniture solutions, allowing the space to evolve with the changing needs of its users.

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