Virgin Media O2’s Manchester HQ is a five-storey masterclass in how to make a massive corporate office feel like a place where people actually want to be. SpaceInvader have taken 50,000 sq ft and turned it into a vibrant, tech-enabled community hub that prioritises culture over cubicles.

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The project uses highly sustainable materials, furniture and fittings throughout with high consideration of user wellbeing and neurodiversity.

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The graphic, playful lines of our Noodle Chairs provide a punch of welcome immaturity in the social zones, built with recycled steel and plant-based foams for peace of mind. For those moments that require a bit of nomadic comfort, Bean Around offers an eco-friendly spot to perch, filled with organic, compostable goodness.

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Elsewhere Sprung and Woody have been used to great effect, in a bold, functional environment designed for the people who actually use it, proving that big offices don't have to be boring.