Background

Somerville was appointed to deliver another specialist joinery and fit-out contract in the beautifully renovated Victorian Warehouse at The Printworks in Belfast. The brief focused on celebrating the original architectural features, while creating a contemporary, agile workplace environment that supports collaboration, comfort, and flexibility.

Expertise

Design, Manufacture and Installation
Bespoke Joinery
Main fit-out contractor
Design Management
Project Management

Architect

Alwyn Whiteman

Specialist Joinery

Kitchen & Break-Out Area

We manufactured and installed a custom open-plan kitchen, finished in warm terracotta cabinetry to create a bold yet welcoming focal point. The kitchen was designed with agile seating options to encourage informal interaction between staff, enhanced by abundant natural light that floods the space through large industrial windows.

One side of the kitchen adjoins a reverse Oak media wall, which cleverly functions as a relaxed seating and welcome area, merging practicality with smart spatial planning.

Office Fit-Out Details

Open-Plan Office and Agile Seating

The office features a generous open-plan layout, fitted with modern desk solutions and roomy individual work pods. It provides employees with both collaborative and quiet zones. The original wooden flooring and exposed brick walls add warmth and character.

Subtle sage green tones were used on structural elements such as pillars and ceiling beams to unify the overall colour palette with the office's contemporary style.

Privacy and Collaboration

The space incorporates a series of private sound-proofed work pods and several fully enclosed glass-fronted meeting rooms for confidential calls or focus tasks. Each pod is acoustically treated and comfortably furnished, balancing openness and privacy.

Design features we love...
  • Exposed ductwork and services for an industrial-chic aesthetic
  • Sage green steel columns add visual interest and warmth
  • Contemporary lighting and layered textures
  • The original industrial windows flood the office space with light
  • Bold kitchen choice, complemented by Oak furniture and exposed brick walls
  • Coordination of soft furnishings and colour palettes to align with the client's brief


Project Summary

This bold project showcases our ability to blend craftsmanship, character, and contemporary functionality. The resulting office environment supports productivity, employee well-being, and a flexible working culture, all while remaining sympathetic to The Printworks Building beautiful historic fabric.

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