Inside 8 London Office Fit Outs and Refurbishments

Case studies speak louder than claims. Anyone can promise a transformed workspace; a portfolio shows what a contractor has delivered for real clients, within real budgets and building constraints. Here are eight London projects from the Rap Interiors portfolio, spanning international businesses, technology companies, consultancies and corporate offices, each showcasing a different aspect of our approach to office fit outs and refurbishments.

1. WE Soda: Refurbishing a Corporate Office in the City

WE Soda appointed Rap Interiors to make further improvements to its London City office, having worked with the team previously. The refurbishment focused on several key areas, including the reception, boardroom and meeting rooms, alongside an upgraded breakout area and a new private office for the CEO.

With improved reception security, updated meeting facilities and a more inviting space for employees, the project needed to balance appearance with practical requirements. The tight programme also made careful project management essential to delivering the improvements within the required timescale.

2. Vestey Holdings: A Scandinavian-Inspired Office Refurbishment

Vestey Holdings wanted its new London office in Victoria to have a clean, contemporary Scandinavian look, with a balance of open-plan working, meeting rooms and breakout space. Following a successful project at Albion Fine Foods, the company approached Rap Interiors to create a similarly practical and welcoming environment for its team.

The refurbishment incorporated natural wood finishes, acoustic feature walls, planting and height-adjustable desks, alongside carefully planned meeting spaces. The result was a cohesive new workplace that supported the company’s relocation while giving employees a comfortable, functional environment.

3. CircleSquare: Bringing a Creative Office Design to Life

Creative agency CircleSquare was expanding and relocating from Shad Thames to new premises in Whitechapel. Having developed its own design for the new office, the company appointed Rap Interiors to deliver the office fit out and coordinate the various contractors involved in the project.

The completed workspace features polished concrete flooring, modern workstations and a contemporary kitchen and breakout area. Rap Interiors also managed the work of specialist contractors appointed directly by the client, helping bring the design together while overseeing the fit out process.

4. Grosvenor Systems: Creating a Modern, Flexible Workspace

Grosvenor Systems approached Rap Interiors to transform its dated Bermondsey offices into a more modern and inviting workplace. With staff returning to the office after the pandemic, the company wanted to improve the working environment while accommodating additional desk space through a hot-desking arrangement across its ground and basement floors.

The refurbishment combined updated furniture and space planning with distinctive design features, including a charred timber and moss feature wall. The new layout was designed to make better use of the available space while creating a more appealing environment for employees.

5. Hudl: Refreshing an Office Around Company Culture

Hudl returned to Rap Interiors for a refurbishment of its Islington office, having previously worked with the team on its original fit out in 2017. The brief was to refresh the workspace, strengthen the presence of the company’s branding and create an environment that would encourage employees to spend more time in the office.

The project introduced additional meeting space, more desks and freestanding booths, alongside updated furniture and branded design elements. With employees continuing to use the office during the works, regular communication with Hudl’s US-based team and careful site management helped keep the refurbishment on track while minimising disruption.

6. Fastned Charging: Making Space for Flexible Working

Fastned Charging, the European electric vehicle charging company, needed to reconfigure its London office to provide greater flexibility. The brief called for additional meeting rooms, private phone booths and an expanded breakout area where colleagues could collaborate or work away from their desks.

Rap Interiors worked with the client’s own design ideas to develop a practical solution that also respected the project budget. Existing cupboard areas were reconfigured to create new enclosed meeting and phone spaces, making better use of the available floor space and giving employees more choice in how they work.

7. Alcatel Submarine Networks: Transforming the Office Reception

Alcatel Submarine Networks appointed Rap Interiors to modernise the reception at its Greenwich office. The brief included a new reception desk, a partition to separate the entrance from the canteen and improvements to underused areas. With a royal visit scheduled following the company’s award win, completing the work on programme was particularly important.

The new reception combines a glazed partition featuring the ASN branding with a timber-framed wall and integrated lighting. The bespoke desk brings together timber detailing and concrete-inspired finishes, creating a strong focal point that complements the existing building while giving visitors a more welcoming first impression.

8. Pick Everard: Expanding an Office to Support Business Growth

Following a period of growth, construction consultancy Pick Everard needed to expand its Holborn office. Rap Interiors was appointed to fit out the unused half of the floor, with the design carefully value-engineered to meet the client’s budget without losing sight of its requirements.

The project subsequently extended to refurbishing the existing office so that both areas matched in quality and finish. With updated furniture, a modern reception and a new boardroom, the completed workspace brought the two areas together into a more consistent professional environment suited to the company’s growing team.

What eight projects have in common

Different sectors, one pattern. Each project started with a survey and a proper brief, ran under a named project manager, and finished as a workspace the client can be proud of. Several of the businesses above came back for further projects, and repeat work remains the measure we value most: more than sixty percent of Rap Interiors’ business comes from returning clients and referrals.

Each project featured above has a dedicated case study on our website, complete with photography showcasing the finished workspace. Together, they offer a closer look at the variety of projects we deliver and the different challenges each one presents. Where possible, there may also be opportunities to see selected completed offices in person, providing further insight into the quality and detail behind our work.

Frequently asked questions

Can we visit a completed project before appointing you?

Often, yes. Several London clients are happy to show their space to prospective Rap Interiors clients, and we arrange visits where schedules allow. Seeing a finished office answers questions a portfolio cannot.

Do you only work with larger London businesses?

No. The portfolio spans international corporates to small creative teams, and the process scales in both directions. Smaller offices get the same survey, design, and named project manager as the largest floor.

How do we get a similar result for our office?

Start with a consultation and survey. Every project above began the same way: a conversation about the team, the building, and the budget, before any design work started.

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Rap Interiors has more than 30 years’ experience fitting out and refurbishing London workspaces for businesses of every size. From survey to handover, we cover every aspect of the design and build.

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