Fast-growing cybersecurity firm Immersive Labs has unveiled its playful new headquarters in Bristol which has been created by strategic workplace design company Interaction.
Co-headquartered in Bristol and Boston, Immersive Labs has more than 300 employees worldwide. Its innovative Cyber Workforce Optimization platform is helping leading enterprises around the world, including defence and financial institutions.
The firm’s fun new 16,000sq ft workspace takes up the entire sixth floor of The Programme, Bristol’s curved office building in All Saints Street.
It includes a scooter pathway, so staff can ride from space to space, a games room and areas named after famous Formula 1 circuits. The stunning new workspace features soft curves throughout, while spaces and walkways are designed to be fluid to encourage movement.
Meeting rooms are centred in the middle of the office, so the entire floor benefits from maximum natural light. The modern design includes both collaborative and private workspaces, a welcoming reception, and an auditorium for staff ‘town hall’ meetings.
Other key design features include a soundproof podcast room, a wellness suite where staff enjoy regular lunchtime yoga sessions, and a green wall of foliage which greets visitors entering the office.
Emily Farrington, Executive Assistant to the CEO and Project Lead at Immersive Labs, said:
“When it came to appointing a design and build partner to work on our project, the Interaction team really stood out. They understood our vision immediately and enhanced it with their years of experience. “Their knowledge of the post-Covid workplace was essential for helping understand the way we need to work, and their passion, design flair and storytelling ensured all stakeholders were bought quickly onside.
“Once underway we were impressed with how clean, tidy and professional the site was – we were always welcomed, even though timelines were tight. Interaction pulled out all the stops to make sure our workplace was delivered on time and in great shape. The whole project has been a game-changer for Immersive Labs. We now have a jaw-dropping, world-class office in which to house some of the UK’s top tech talent.”
Dieter Wood, Interaction’s Managing Director, said:
“We’re really excited to deliver this playful new office space for Immersive Labs. “The firm wanted its new headquarters to be compelling, characterful and cool - in short, they wanted to attract the brightest minds by offering the best employee experience.
“So we proposed a design based around the idea of an immersive experience - a multi-sensory space which incorporates the firm’s principles of inclusivity, agility and drive."
He added:
“Happy and engaged employees get more high-quality work done and are likely to stay at their company longer. It can also increase staff wellbeing and encourage greater collaboration if you get the work / fun balance right.”