Sedgwick

The fresh start enabled Sedgwick to demonstrate their commitment to their core values whilst optimising their workplace and practices for hybrid working, encouraging their team back to the office.

The overarching industrial style was contrasted with warm lighting and soft natural finishes, which achieved a comfortable and inviting workspace.

Steering away from a typical manned reception, the front of house area is referred to as the ‘welcome area’. The statement piece is a striking solid stone kiosk, paired with natural timber veneer wall panelling which provides a memorable first impression. Carefully considered warm accent lighting helps to bring attention to the company branding.

Visitors are greeted by a clean, and warmly inviting relaxing industrial space, featuring a stunning solid stone counter, elevated ceilings, and feature timber veneer panelling.

The kitchen was thoughtfully designed to be a highly functional and social space where employees can work, socialize, eat, grab coffee and attend events. To maximise floor space, we designed different options for seating configurations, which can double as collaboration hubs or workpoints. The fully equipped kitchen caters perfectly for internal and external work functions. Acoustic products and finishes were considered early on to combat sound reverberation.

As staff wellbeing was a key driver for the new office space, workstations were positioned along the perimeter wall to capitalise on the natural light, while placing the meeting rooms in the centre of the floorplate. Plants were incorporated throughout the space to create a warm and relaxed setting.

As one of Sedgwick’s values was open communication, we encouraged the executive team to ditch the traditional office. Incorporating frosted glass partitions without doors provided them with ample privacy, whilst truly evidencing their ‘open door’ policy.  

The Sedgwick team are over the moon with their beautiful new home. CEO, Philip van Zyl cannot speak highly enough of the Catalyst service. 

Philip says “Catalyst has been exceptional - they knew how to handle the difficult conversations. 

With post pandemic hurdles delaying the project, Catalyst was able to manage expectations very well. They’ve been flexible, receptive to feedback and quick to provide building solutions.

Catalyst knew when to challenge and push us to think larger.  We worked together symbiotically to deliver the vision.  It was a true collaboration that delivered on brief and within budget”.

• Project team

• Lauren Schott,

• Nicola O'Loughlin ,

• Luke Davidson,

• Jacqui Le Prou,