Halbyn Rich portfolio 2013

HALBYN RICH

Portfolio

2013

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Halbyn Rich Senior Workplace Strategy Consultant and Lead Interior Architect/Space Planner

…with: Insight Integrity Innovation Performance

Owner of Peoplespace - www.peoplespace.co.uk

25 years of workplace consulting experience and integrated solution know how, specialising in:

Smart Working accommodation strategy and workplace innovation

Holistic approach to board level vision development, informed by business intelligence data

Guiding strategy convergence and design synchronicity in people, property and technology solutions

Business case strength informed by scenario modelling with evidence data

Leading creativity and solution development in unified architectural, mechanical, electrical and ICT

design innovation

Employing architectural aesthetic devices and visual composition techniques in workspace

environments and furniture layouts, to create sense of extra volume, light, comfort and interaction,

within highly space efficient interior designs and space planning excellence

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Guardian

Flexibility Case study reviews

Better Ways of Working Award

The Smart Working

Handbook

Innovation Award

Halbyn Rich Pushing the boundaries

Sustainability Award

Times Bangkok Post


Halbyn Rich Clients


Halbyn Rich A strong track record


Halbyn Rich Smart accommodation strategy

Role: Lead Consultant Responsible for developing strategy recommendations, for the period 2015-2020.

Why? Need room to grow, but with reduced costs Pressure on space due to increasing people numbers.

Need to dissolve silo culture, by facilitating more collaboration, co-location and flexible working.

Need to move away from reactive “knee-jerk” responses to a more planned approach, to be more efficient and reduce long term costs.

What was done? Research, analysis, scenario simulation Interviews and workshops with key stakeholders across the business

Analysis of regional trends in demographics, transport links and investment to identify Optimum Zones and review of existing sites within zones to indentify optimum properties.

Space demand and supply gap analysis, followed by scenario modelling and cost/benefit analysis

Delivered detailed strategy recommendations for 6 main office sites, within identified optimum location zones and high level strategy for 67 other properties.

What was the result? Road map to higher performance and lower costs Strategic direction for realignment of portfolio to support corporate objectives, with

transformations funded by savings in property costs.

Action plan for medium to long term strategy validation, development and delivery.

Action plan for short term improvements/ quick wins, in line with principles from longer term strategy.

Halbyn has since been appointed to lead the 1st phase application of the approved strategy, to the two largest properties in the portfolio, including the head office.

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People: 2447 Space: 289,937 ft2


Halbyn Rich Smart sustainability

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Role: Lead Consultant Responsible for evaluation of shortlisted properties, guiding workspace vision and space design.

Why? Need new single location and to support teams working together Review required for London property strategy in response to lease end dates.

Need less fragmented workspaces, improving on existing multiple floors in two separate locations.

Need to support growth, restructuring and better collaboration.

What was done? Space efficiency mapping and workspace design Analysis of property characteristics to identify best opportunities for enabling corporate objectives.

Interviews and workshops with key stakeholders across the business , to establish requirements.

Collaborative design development process targeting flexibility and environmental sustainability.

Workspaces designed to encourage teamwork and smart working

What was the result? Cost efficient modernisation, aligned to corporate values A better quality, more productive, more collaborative workplace, with more facilities in less space

Ska Gold Award for sustainability, due to the recycling, reuse and careful procurement of materials and technologies used in the interior refurbishment.



Halbyn Rich Workplace agility

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Role: Lead Consultant Management of super fast track property option scoring , design development and implementation

Why? Need super fast track strategic advice, design and delivery Workplace to be selected, acquired, designed, delivered and operational within 9 weeks

Need future proof space supporting headcount surges and organisation development.

What was done? Evidence based integrated design Space Efficiency mapping used in evaluation of property selection options

Super Fast Track delivery assisted by benchmark database

Maximum adaptability in technology solutions integrated within workspace design as single concept, supporting multi function spaces and highly future proof flexibility.

Audio visual specification informed by benchmark comparisons and people data

What was the result? ‘Mission impossible’ success within budget Early integrated intelligence approach enabled delivery in “mission Impossible” time frame and

within budget

People: 70 + Space: 11,000 ft2


Halbyn Rich Workspace optimisation

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Role: Lead Consultant (Architect and Project Manager) Responsible for project management, cost control and full design team service

Why? Need to modernise culture and accommodation Need to encourage collaborative working and support culture change and modernisation

Need to bring fragmented teams together into a single workspace environment

Need upgrade and replacement of mechanical services , roof top plant.

What was done? Single unified solution maximising benefit opportunities Relocated and redesigned historic document library and research study centre to unlock greater

space efficiency opportunities

Fully integrated design driving tight coordination of building services and architectural elements, to maximise the sense of space, volume and day light.

Upgraded environmental performance of workspace, including new thermal efficient roof.

What was the result? Exceeded expectations and amazed client New library and research study centre with additional multi purpose functionality, supporting

training and conference events and resulting in increased visitor attendance rates, extended opening times. And increased revenue.

The design of the new workspace successfully improved collaboration and supported a culture change and modernisation programme, scheduled to coincide with the project

The delivered work environment amazed the client, exceeding expectations for the amount of practical and attractive space.

Both the office space and study centre delivered greater capacity and flexibility in 40% less space

…delivered in 8 weeks



Week 0 Week 2 Week 4 Week 6 Week 8

Halbyn Rich “The approach has transformed the quality of our working environment and I am still amazed by the amount of practical attractive space that has been created”


Halbyn Rich New Ways of Working strategy

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Role: Workplace Consultant Define Smart Working feasibility and develop business case and property rationalisation strategy

Why? Need to synchronise property with new ways of working Need property strategy that takes advantage of modern ways of working to achieve savings

Need head office to support an additional 750 people to vacate other property at end of lease.

What was done? Data gathering, illustrations and cost /benefit analysis Wide ranging investigation into the potential to achieve benefits and savings from flexible

working, across all potential business areas, including organisational mapping, collaboration and affinity needs analysis, space occupancy audits, storage analysis, space plan feasibility studies and 3d visualisations.

Scenario modelling and holistic business case calculations.

What was the result? Clear direction for workspace upgrades and savings Detailed report supported by space planning designs, illustrating strong case for major workplace

and work style advances



Halbyn Rich Collaborative efficiency

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Role: Full Turnkey Solution Advice on workplace strategy, project management and full design & build service

Why? Need new culture, greater collaboration and less cost Need alternative to traditional property strategy

Need new working environment to support cultural developments

Need to support greater collaboration between teams

Rationalise storage and re use as much existing as possible

What was done? Precision design informed by work style data Creation of a dual purpose hot desking and team meeting area

Personal mobile storage units (‘puppies’)

Introduction of library reference zone and breakout meeting area

High density space efficient storage solutions

Minimising cost by making use of a mix of new and existing furniture

What was the result? Better place to work using 50% less space Now serving same number of staff (52) with 50% reduction in space, while

improving the quality and functional performance of the working environment and assisting collaboration and internal communications.

“The office brighter, friendlier and altogether a better place to work”.

Return on investment in less than 12 months and saving £1million within 5years


CGI proposal CGI proposal

Delivered Delivered


Halbyn Rich Space utilisation

Role: Space Planning Consultant Providing specialist advice on workplace design, for supporting flexible working and developing

space standards .

Why? Need flexibility for rapid growth, without using additional space Unable to accommodate expanding headcount in current buildings.

Lease ending on short term additional space.

Need to respond quickly to changing FSA role, developing legislation and staff numbers.

Current buildings need upgrade.

What was done? Seminar, workshops, feasibility analysis and coaching Delivered seminar and workshop sessions to raise understanding of flexible working and best

practice workplace design, breaking down the ‘one person one desk’ mentality.

Analysis of working patterns and future business requirements to create scenario options.

Established flexible workspace principles to support corporate agility, in response to future headcount uncertainty.

Defined the space supply and demand equation.

Feasibility studies and recommendations for furniture specification.

Coached client’s in house space planning team in design development and delivery.

What was the result? More people in better working environments, at less cost Retained existing building with no extra accommodation required.

Increased space utilisation and adaptability of space, increasing asset efficiency and cutting churn costs.

Created innovative future proof solution with a better working environment’



Halbyn Rich Smart Working local authorities

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Role: Workplace Consultant Providing specialist Smart Working advice to inform programme development and delivery.

Why? Need help to realise Smart Working benefits Trial flexible working environments need enhancement.

Need to develop Smart Working principles and implementation strategy.

Need to improve collaboration and modernise culture.

What was done? Strategy, programme foundations and delivery support Piloting of new furniture and ICT concepts as part of quick win workspace enhancements.

Smart Working accommodation strategy, opportunity reports and project initiation proposals.

Holistic business case development and validation to HM Treasury Green Book standard.

Programme development, programme governance advice and project management coaching.

Stakeholder management, change management, ICT coordination and space planning

Working closely with managers and staff on team based work style analysis.

Furniture design, specification, tendering management and procurement support.

Programme communication strategy and design of website.

What was the result? Office portfolio reduced by 45% A multitude of move and refurbishment projects, each delivered with an

ROI of less than 2 years.

Enabled internal communication efficiency gains and collaborative working improvements, through better adjacencies and more supportive environments.

Significant improvements in employee work life balance.

The SMART programme is producing a 45% reduction in the Council’s use of office space.

People: 5000 Space: multiple projects


Halbyn Rich Smart Working Government

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Role: Strategic Advisor Responsible for workspace transformation proposal, with prime integration and project planning guidance.

Why? Need to do more with less Need to create space for other public sector occupants within health and safety constraints

Reduce HMT property requirements and maintain flexibility

Need to concepts proposals to inform variation to existing PFI and technology contracts

What was done? Feasibility design study Layout designs demonstrating greater efficiency in space planning and supporting modern work styles

Common spaces made into practical working environments, including touchdown tables in oversized corridors.

More breakout areas, meeting rooms, quiet rooms and introduction of flexible collaboration zones.

Distinctive walkway design to clearly define escape routes and support DDA best practice

Further options and innovations, including new courtyard walkway and architectural meeting space feature

What was the result? Blue print for better workspace with ROI of less than 1 year Options for creating space for up to 1558 additional workstations within an improved more productive

working environment, supporting the ability to accommodate another Government department

Road map and business case evidence illustrating full payback of entire investment in less than 1 year



Halbyn Rich 1st flexible working project delivered in 2001

Role: Lead Consultant and member of ‘New ways of working’ think tank Design Team Leader for implementation of flexible working and new ‘living the brand’ working

environments.

Why? Supporting culture change and property rationalisation Strategic approach needed for achieving multi site space efficiencies and other business benefits

What was done? Integrated (people, property, technology) change process Interviews, workshops and online survey informed investment targeting and phasing

Reconfigured campus accommodation to improve communications and collaboration

Introduced 3D brand look and feel and upgraded environment to comply with DDA regulations.

What was the result? 40% cost saving with 20% productivity increase Flexible working environments delivered 40% reduction in property requirements

Managers and staff in flexible working teams identified 20% increase in productivity



Halbyn Rich International confidence

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Role: Lead Architect and Interim Project Director Responsible for developing strategy recommendations, for the period 2015-2020.

Why? Super fast business launch in new territory Multiple projects to support business launch in new market.

Select/construct properties, including head office, call centres, regional offices, data centres and (during project development) temporary interim work environments.

Complete the above, design and delivery of workspaces and supporting infrastructure for 3000

staff (growing within the same period from a launch team of just 22) within 6 months.

What was done? Analysis and unified multidiscipline development Property strategy / selection guided by detailed analysis of business dynamics, demanding future

proofing agility requirements and brand values translated into 3D look and feel criteria.

Fully integrated building services infrastructure, interior architecture and 3d brand experience, maximising potential flexibility and multi functional capability within the workspace.

What was the result? Set new standard for design and future proofing Successful delivery of projects in Bangkok and throughout Thailand, with results recognised for

setting new benchmark standard for Orange offices (globally and in UK).

The high degree of adaptability, woven into every aspect of the design concept, allowed the rapidly changing organisational structure and local cultural influences to be accommodated throughout the design development and beyond completion without adding to project costs.

Following this success I was commissioned by Orange as member of their ‘future ways of working’ think tank and went on to design and deliver the Orange Working Life (OWL) projects.

Having seen the results of the project in Bangkok, HSBC commissioned work for their floors in the same building, which in turn won an HSBC award for innovation.



Halbyn Rich Precision design


Halbyn Rich Designed and delivered from concrete shell within 6 months


Halbyn Rich Better solutions, faster and at less cost

Role: Lead Interior Architect Responsible for developing strategy recommendations, for the period 2015-2020.

Why? Need to support rapid growth and flexibility Pressure from rapid growth of new internet broadcasting business, associated

recruitment drive and developing organisational design

What was done? Making the most of a blank canvass Stripped out all existing interior elements and services, back to concrete shell

Designed and delivered highly flexible open plan space

Bespoke joinery and metal fabrication to create unique working environment

Creative lighting solutions, meeting best practice at less that traditional cost

Bespoke sound booth, product testing and video editing pod

What was the result? Unique results at fast track pace Entire process of Stakeholder engagement, design and implementation completed,

furnished and fully operational, to high quality standards and within budget, all in less than 9 months

People: 760 Space: 106,400ft2


Thank you

Halbyn Rich

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www.peoplespace.co.uk

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