Design consultancy appointed to Co-op’s Lichfield support centre

Interior design consultancy Office Principles North has been appointed to design and deliver Central Co-op’s new 32,000 sq ft support centre in Lichfield.

Office Principles North will create workspace over three floors of Alexandra House on Queen Street.

As part of its refurbishment of Alexandra House, Office Principles North will carry out CAT A works to a 12,460 sq ft space that will be sublet by Central Co-op.

The full project is expected to be completed later this year.

Tina Batham, joint managing director of Office Principles North, said: “This project is all about creating a community in the workplace. We’ve worked in close collaboration with Central Co-op to define what its colleagues want and need from an office, which takes account of people’s shifting priorities post-pandemic.

“Alexandra House offers Central Co-op a more suitable space for bringing people together. It will strike a balance between an activity-based workspace and a comfortable and adaptable environment, ensuring that people are able to perform whatever task they need to in a setting of their choosing. It will deliver a workplace that people will be excited to visit.”

Kate Hunter, chief of staff at Central Co-op, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be working with Office Principles North on this project, which will leave a lasting legacy for years to come for Central Co-op. During a thorough tender process, Office Principles North showcased creativity, innovation, adaptability and significant expertise, making them the perfect partner for us on this project.”