Electric Park Workspace
We were asked by General Projects to prepare a Wellbeing Fit Out Guide for Electric Park in Manchester. The guide will be used to explain the benefits of a wellbeing-led workspace to tenants, which as well as being comfortable and people-focussed, ultimately provide great places to do amazing work.
Circular diagram showing the guiding design principles of the project. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
Visual representation of the meeting and coworking space. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.

We understand that social and personal space are important for a more dynamic and happier team. We have designed the office to encourage conversations and collaboration, but to also have private and quiet spaces for more focussed work.


The modular furniture creates an adaptable internal landscape that contrasts with the industrial building. Inactivity is one of the major health issues facing offices so we have encouraged movement by spreading out social and work spaces.

Axonometric diagram showing zones in the project. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
Visualisation showing the break out space in the workspace. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
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‘Plants are linked to improved team morale, increased working efficiency, and more job satisfaction.‘
IWBI, 2022

Natural and sustainable materials have been chosen to limit the environmental impact and toxicity, for example the cork blocks which are eco-friendly and also help with acoustics. The floor is a roll-type, bio-based flooring made with Mycelium which is a natural fungi.


There is no one simple solution to creating a healthy workplace. It requires a holistic approach which much consider all aspects of staff health, productivity, and happiness. Different elements are closely connected, interlinked and overlapping, and only by considering all elements in parallel can we deliver a workplace that will truly allow people to thrive.

You can download the full report here.
Axonometric diagram showing the guiding principles around the workstastions. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
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Proposed Floor Plan. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
Large Office, space mapping diagrams. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
Medium office, space mapping diagrams. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
Small office, space mapping diagrams. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
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Details

Location: Manchester
Project: Electric Park
Client: General Projects

Team
Architect
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Office S&M
Architect
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Office S&M
Wellbeing Consultants
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Ekkist
Wellbeing Consultants
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Ekkist
Space Planning
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CAN
Space Planning
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CAN
Visualisation Artist
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SLAB
Visualisation Artist
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SLAB
Awards
Press
Online
Internal perspective of the proposal, showing an empty floor plate. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
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