Outstanding office design means removing barriers to communication, encouraging interaction and creating a positive environment in which people can thrive. The Numis project seeks to create such a place. The wonderful external terraces are accessible to all staff and connect directly to generous breakout and informal working areas. A staircase links the working floors with the client floor and allows seamless communication between teams as a powerful embodiment of this design intent. It sits within an oversized opening allowing oblique and indirect views between the floors – encouraging a sense of connectivity and togetherness. The Numis project created a happy, vibrant, and connected environment for staff and an impressive space for clients and visitors. In the words of the chairman, it allows the company “to move to the next level” in terms of market perception, its goals and future outlook.