Arbor

Size

6,099 Sq ft

Location

SE1, London

Sector

Property & Serviced Office

Scope

Tenant-Ready™

Photography Credit

Ben Reed

Native Land wanted to create a Tenant-Ready™ workspace that redefined expectations. Located in the new Arbor building, it needed to feel high-end and atmospheric, with the visual identity of a boutique hotel lounge, not a corporate suite. Drawing on cues from the building’s slanted architecture and the nearby railway arches, the design introduced warmth, tactility and mood, and the furniture was integral to achieving that ambition. We worked closely with our sister company, Modus, to specify sculptural, material-led pieces that brought character, comfort, and quality to every part of the floorplate.

Furniture That Speaks to Place

In the open plan area, we supplied 48 Haiken Hunt task chairs and Ahrend Alfa Up height-adjustable bench desks with walnut tops and inset screens in Camira Era Memo fabric. Noo.Ma Looi Coffee Tables were paired with curved Maluma chairs by Modus Furniture in the breakout zone, and Oru chairs by Andreu World in the reception, echoing the suite’s rounded joinery and soft aesthetic. A burgundy-toned esPattio Libro shelving partition anchored the scheme, nodding to the nearby railway arches.

The meeting rooms featured Rawside Woody Workaround and Bass tables in bespoke lacquered wood grain and 28 upholstered B&T Design Rego chairs on castors, complemented by a Bass Credenza. The terrace was furnished with Vincent Sheppard Lento lounge pieces in untreated teak and Fig Green cushions, complemented by B&T Design Drage metal tables in taupe, terracotta, and grey.

Comfort and Character in Every Zone

The library was layered with Ondarreta Ginger Lounge Sled in boucle, paired with Rawside Frank tables and cupboards in black stained oak and quartz. Mater Earth stools in the teapoint added a sustainable touch, made from recycled coffee waste. The library zone remained open and flexible, with a layout designed to adapt over time. This was furniture selected to bring depth, tactility, and warmth to every square foot, contributing to a space that was immediately let, without the need for further upgrades.

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Close-up of Platfform’s furniture in the Arbor Tenant-Ready™ workspace, highlighting a warm-toned lounge chair, neutral sofa and styled coffee table with dried stems and incense.

Corridor view of Arbor’s Tenant-Ready™ workspace furnished by Platfform, with a meeting room of mid-tone brown chairs, a curved lounge setup and warm wood wall panelling.

Collaborative teapoint in Arbor’s Tenant-Ready™ workspace, furnished by Platfform, with a curved tiled island and bar stools, set against a backdrop of St Paul’s Cathedral.

Teapoint area at Arbor’s Tenant-Ready™ workspace furnished by Platfform, with a curved burgundy island, monochrome cabinetry and high stools facing large city-view windows.

Breakout and hotdesk zone in Arbor’s Tenant-Ready™ workspace, furnished by Platfform, with mustard upholstered chairs, black tables, and built-in shelving under an arched wall.

Detail view of Arbor’s Tenant-Ready™ breakout area, furnished by Platfform, featuring backlit shelving, sculptural décor, mustard chairs and a large window with views over London.

Spacious open-plan layout in Arbor’s Tenant-Ready™ workspace, furnished by Platfform, with dual banks of desks, mustard meeting chairs, burgundy shelving and views to the terrace.

Workspace at Arbor’s Tenant-Ready™ office furnished by Platfform, with shared desks, soft seating by the window, and panoramic views over London’s cityscape and railway.

Soft seating area in Arbor’s Tenant-Ready™ workspace, furnished by Platfform, with curved orange chairs and coffee tables overlooking leafy views and modern glass towers.

Outdoor terrace at Arbor’s Tenant-Ready™ workspace, furnished by Platfform, with rope-frame seating, sage green cushions, round coffee tables and potted olive and palm trees.

Close-up of terrace seating at Arbor’s Tenant-Ready™ workspace, furnished by Platfform, with rope-framed armchairs, sage cushions, terracotta table and lush potted greenery.

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