A Longstanding Partnership

We have a strong history of collaboration with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council through our parent company, Albany Contract Furniture. Our engagement with the council for Dunedin House stems from a workplace insight event we hosted in 2019 with Herman Miller and NEPO. This event, designed for local authorities, explored the latest thinking in New Ways of Working within the public sector.

Workplace Strategy & Pilot Spaces

Following the insight event, we partnered with the council to trial pilot spaces within their existing main building. These pilots tested different workplace settings tailored to modern working practices, ensuring the council’s needs were met in a practical and effective manner. This early-stage collaboration allowed us to gain a deep understanding of the organisation, its culture, and the activities of its staff.

Developing Dunedin House

Building on this foundation, we worked closely with the council’s senior leadership team, running workshops to explore the character of the organisation and identify the most effective workplace settings. Our role as workplace consultants placed us at the heart of the project team, alongside architects, M&E consultants, project managers, and the client team, to help shape the new office environment at Dunedin House.

Beyond workplace strategy, we also supported the interior design process, working alongside P&HS Architects to refine key elements of the space, ensuring it not only functioned efficiently but also reflected the council’s identity and aspirations.

Delivery & Implementation

After contributing to the project’s strategic and design phases, we successfully tendered for the furniture package. In 2024, we supplied and delivered a tailored furniture solution that seamlessly integrated into the carefully planned workplace strategy. The result is a modern, flexible office environment that supports collaboration, productivity, and the evolving needs of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

Dunedin House stands as a testament to the value of strategic workplace design, long-term collaboration, and a shared vision for the future of public sector working environments.