Our collaboration with Tripadvisor brought us to London’s Folgate Building, located in the vibrant heart of Shoreditch near Spitalfields Market and Liverpool Street. Building on our experience, we refined the design language and process to create a workspace that perfectly reflects Tripadvisor’s culture and evolving needs. This project represents a seamless fusion of creativity and collaboration, strengthening a trusted partnership and delivering a dynamic, inspiring environment for their teams.
Inspired by the vibrant character of Shoreditch, the design concept, Decoding Shoreditch, aimed to localise the office with a distinctly London flavour. The space embraces a warm, hospitality-led atmosphere, inviting collaboration and comfort throughout. A muted palette of desaturated blues, deep burgundies, dark greens and soft beiges sets a sophisticated yet calming tone.
The office spans three floors designed to accommodate diverse working styles. Level four is the social hub, featuring a striking dark blue-tiled bar, banquet booths, collaborative tables, intimate sofa clusters, a large huddle area, a flexible AV-enabled conference room and an outdoor terrace overlooking Shoreditch.
Level three supports energetic teamwork with centrally located shopfront-inspired meeting rooms, quiet whisper rooms on the perimeter and workstations placed along the outer edges for maximum natural light. The social tea point encourages informal interactions.
Level two offers a quieter, more focused atmosphere with acoustic planting dividers, curtains and a calming colour palette. It also includes a bright, thoughtfully appointed mother’s room. Throughout, local design details, carefully selected lighting, acoustic panels and greenery reinforce a connection to Shoreditch’s character and foster wellbeing.
Tripadvisor’s new space now effectively aligns with the modern workplace’s evolving needs, blending functionality with a sophisticated, hospitality-inspired aesthetic. The design incorporates flexible work settings, balanced acoustics and adjustable lighting to support diverse work styles and enhance employee wellbeing. By integrating biophilic design elements and reflecting Oxford’s architectural heritage, the office creates a dynamic and welcoming