Grafters 2024 award winners
The team at Eatock Design and Build are proud to announce that, for the second year in a row, we are the Grafters Awards 2024 winners for the Best Office Fit Out Company. At EDB, we work hard to ensure that every fit-out is tailored to meet our clients’ needs. The fit-out process is where […]
How to design your office in line with the latest trend of hotelification
Workplace hotelification is sweeping the corporate world, as more businesses choose flexible workspaces over traditional offices. The demand for flexible workspaces is consistently increasing, with 42 per cent of corporate occupiers planning to use a flexible space more within the next three years. Designing your office in line with the latest trend of hotelification involves […]
How to maximise a small office space: 10 expert tips
Research has found that 83% of businesses now want employees back in the office, so companies must prioritise having a welcoming and well-designed workplace to help ensure that employees want to come and work in the space. However, an office doesn’t need to be big, as long as it is well-designed. According to a recent […]
How to Design a Sustainable Office
In today’s business landscape, sustainability is paramount, with companies increasingly recognising its significance. In 2023, 63 per cent of executives agreed that the business case for sustainability is clear, which was triple the percentage of executives in 2022. Business owners are now making a conscious effort to embed more planet-friendly practices into their day-to-day operations […]
How to Design a Functional and Relaxing Breakout Space for Your Office
Employees are now coming back into the office more frequently, but they still desire an element of home comfort. An office breakout space is the perfect section of the workplace to create a comfortable area and welcome workers back to the office. By carefully considering the furniture, lighting and layout choices for breakout areas, employees […]
Neurodiversity in the Workplace: How to Design an Inclusive Office
In today’s business landscape, fostering an inclusive work environment that benefits employees is vital. At EDB our design team specialises in crafting office spaces that meet the diverse needs of your workforce, helping them to achieve their full potential. It is estimated that 1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodiverse, meaning that their […]
Dressed to impress: How workplace design can give businesses a competitive edge
The design process is the third phase of our five step process into delivering cutting edge workspaces for our clients. It follows the consult and translation phases, where we learn about the client, what they want from their workspace and how that can be made a reality. Once we have a clear understanding of what […]
Designing for every sector
In the world of workspace design, a one-size-fits-all approach simply won’t cut it. Each sector demands a distinct and specialised touch, presenting a challenge we enthusiastically embrace. From the warm and inviting ambiance of hospitality spaces to the pristine environment of medical facilities, these two extremes may seem like polar opposites in terms of design […]
What are the key aspects of lab space layout and design?
If the UK’s life science sector is to continue to make life-changing innovations, it needs empowering workspaces to operate from. With the life science sector alone employing over 280,000 people, a 13% increase from 2018’s employment figures, the need for more lab spaces has become apparent. It’s complex but ultimately highly rewarding work. With approximately […]
We asked AI what makes a great modern office, and this is what it said
Artificial Intelligence is a concept on everyone’s lips right now, but what does it know about office design?
Career days
We spent our morning at Hindley Junior & Infant School talking to pupils about the different jobs and skilled tradespeople involved in the design and build process. We showed them CGIs of our work and the end results. The pupils were fascinated to learn about all the different roles that go into transforming spaces. We […]
The value of consultation and collaboration in workplace design
At EDB, our workplace design and build process is defined by five distinct stages: Consult, translate, design, build & deliver. Of those steps, we believe that none are quite as important as the first. We adopt a personal approach to our services. Perfecting the consult stage of any project is paramount to its eventual success. […]
10 years of Wigan Youth Zone
As Wigan Youth Zone celebrates its 10th birthday, we look at what its incredible work means for the community. At EDB, we recognize that a building holds more significance than a mere physical structure; it embodies the life and vitality of those who pass through it. After a decade, Wigan Youth Zone has evolved beyond […]
Colour for creativity: Colour Psychology in workplace design
Gone are the days of colourless workplaces, rigid, and uniform. Yet, for office designers, there is more methodology behind bringing a splash of colour into a scheme than merely brightening up a space. As employers battle to attract and retain the best talent to drive business in competitive markets, colour can, both consciously and subconsciously, […]
Diverse workspaces to support workforce wellbeing
The modern workplace isn’t just a place for employees to work through their to-do lists; it must be a diverse workspace inclusive to everyone’s needs. Recent research found that 81% of UK businesses are looking to increase their focus on the mental health of their employees. As such, the role the workplace plays are hugely […]
Social
In December we attended the Mixology North Awards 2022 – hosted by Mix Interiors – at Manchester Central. As sponsors, and nominees, it was a big night for the Eatock team and our first big event since launching the company. We were proud to be able to bring along key stakeholders and partners to the […]
Mixology Awards 2022
As supporters of the industry, we also sponsored the 2022 Mixology awards! We were category sponsors for the product of the year: surfaces category, which shortlisted some of the best manufacturers and suppliers across the north. Paul presented the ultimate award to the team at CDUK for their PaperStone® product – a paper composite material […]
Why you need us for expert commercial fit outs
Commercial office design is more important than ever as companies compete to recruit the best candidates and attract lucrative sales from discerning clients. Office design says much about a company’s culture and priorities. If an office looks tired or clinical with little branding or originality, it sends the message that the company makes little effort […]
Biophilia: the latest office design trend
Biophilic office design is a concept that has been growing in popularity for many years. Particularly since the COVID pandemic, the well-being benefits of biophilia have become well documented. As workers are encouraged to come back to the office, there is more desire to work in environments that replicate the comforts of home, including a […]
Your business’ interior matters – Here’s how we can help
Your business’ interior says much about your company. An interior fit out is the chance to improve the look, the layout, ergonomics, and productivity of a co-working space. Whether it’s the number of staff, the location, the sector or the size of the building, interior fit outs will always be different. At EDB, we’ve worked with a […]
Wigan Youth Zone
We’re all about giving back and engaging with our community here at EDB. We’re proud patrons of Wigan Youth Zone, a fantastic organisation providing the young people of Wigan with new opportunities and experiences. The purpose-built facility in Wigan town centre includes football pitches, a climbing wall and dedicated music and art rooms. The work […]