Where We Work: Peak HQ, Manchester

Where is it?

Neo, Charlotte Street, Manchester, M1 4ET, United Kingdom 

How big is it?

We are currently on a major company growth plan, and this is an office that is designed to grow with us. We have 36 ‘standard’ desks, but also have cleverly designed alternative working spaces that can accommodate up to 75 people.

Staff can move around during the day to encourage flexibility and collaboration; they can work at a standard desk, a window-facing desk looking out at the stunning 360 degree views of the city, stand up at poseur height desks, concentrate in a quiet solo pod or take a seat on the bleachers in our communal area. The space encourages agile working, with various working areas catered to various individual needs.

What happens there?

We consulted with staff throughout the design phase to discover what they would love to have in the office and what could help them be more productive. Staff can sit at a desk with all their technology needs catered for – they simply plug in and go.  

There can often be so many barriers in a working day, and we wanted the office set up to be seamless. We have various meeting rooms and quiet working pods which allow people to have more privacy if desired. We also have a large communal area with bleacher seating, which lends itself well for informal meetings and solo working.

Who works there?

With other offices in Edinburgh and Jaipur, and with other staff working remotely in London and Brisbane, the number of people on site changes on a daily basis, ranging between 28 and 45. 

Think your workspace is wonderful?

Workplaces across the North are changing. For many, the physical changes are to encourage a cultural change, with more pressure being put on businesses to consider the wellbeing of employees. Whether your office has recently been refurbished, it’s beautifully designed, or it’s just vastly different from a typical office, we want to hear from you. Our Where We Work feature is a visual piece so any submissions will need to include HD photos. To find out more, please email Josh.