Pladis Global Offices – London

With an assortment of settings for all work styles, the project celebrates the joy of making, baking, and sharing through a carefully crafted space, helping its people return to work in an agile, flexible, and personalized way. Gensler's design team was challenged to create a future-ready, feel-good space that celebrates Pladis' best ingredient, its people. The client embraced the journey by engaging HR to champion wellbeing, through participatory charrettes to help unpack their vision, create goodwill, empower thinking, and build strong relationships with all stakeholders. Designed and delivered in a short timeframe, the workspace reflects Pladis' identity as a global food company behind beloved biscuit and confectionery brands. The design draws on sensory references to baking, texture, and sharing, using warm materials, soft curves, and inviting colors that depart from the typical corporate office palette. A variety of work settings supports different tasks and preferences: quiet focus booths, collaborative tables, casual lounge areas, and formal meeting rooms. The space is designed for activity-based working, where employees choose where to sit based on what they are doing rather than being assigned a fixed desk. Social hubs and cafes are positioned to encourage movement and interaction between teams. The project places a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, with natural light, biophilic elements, and spaces designed to reduce stress and foster connection. The design process itself was collaborative, involving employees at multiple levels to ensure the final space reflects how people actually work. The result is a workplace that feels welcoming, human, and aligned with Pladis' brand values, supporting both productivity and happiness.