Mortgage firm takes delivery of revamped HQ

Mortgage intermediary brand Mortgage Advice Bureau has taken delivery of its revamped Derby headquarters.

The three-storey Capital House, in Pride Place, on Pride Park, has been reimagined as a modern, inclusive and eco-friendly office, which offers staff a greater choice in how and where they work and socialise.

Interior design consultancy Office Principles North has designed and delivered more than 13,000 sq ft of collaborative workspace, informed by expert research techniques.

The bespoke office design provides a range of work settings for up to 300 people and is centred around open plan ‘neighbourhoods’, complemented by areas for group activities and focused work.

Work settings include private pods, meeting rooms, breakout spaces and a large ground floor space for gatherings, and there is also a wide range of fixed and agile desk and seating options to choose from.

Employee wellbeing is at the heart of the new workspace design, with an emphasis on planting and natural daylight, and a dedicated area for prayer, nursing parents or meditation.

Other features include exposed ceilings, acoustic baffles and crittall glazing, as well as feature pendant lighting and the latest AV technology to support video conferencing.

The refurbishment also includes a new main entrance to the building and a refurbished facade, with new LED lighting, timber cladding and external signage.

Claire Smith, people and culture director at Mortgage Advice Bureau, said: “We adopt a people-first approach at MAB, complementing our ESG strategy, and we wanted to create an environment to support our focus on wellbeing, diversity, and sustainability.

“Office Principles North had a clear understanding of the requirements we provided to them, delivering the project on time and to an incredibly high standard.

“We’re so proud of the diverse and collaborative working environments we can now offer to our colleagues, which allows them to thrive and perform at their very best.”