The Brief
Ben Johnson were introduced to Merison by the developer and landlord of a Grade II listed property on Kirkstall road, Leeds. Merison needed help auditing their current office environment so they could better understand their requirements, to help them formulate a brief to plan the 2nd Floor of the Kirkstall property.
As the building was already under refurbishment, Merison required a contractor that would work closely with the landlord and his independent contractors to co-ordinate their fit-out works. The building had exposed wooden beams at 2m high which proved problematic when planning cellular spaces. Merrison was also concerned that the ceilings would appear low and oppressive. Maintaining an industrial theme was a key priority of the client along with emphasising natural light throughout the space.