Full renovation of a two storey office building in the Jewellery Quarter, including remodelling of the roof structure and internal layout to accommodate up to 15 staff. The creative agency One Black Bear, purchased a neglected industrial workshop in the Jewellery Quarter, for it to become their new office headquarters. The existing ground floor was consumed by a centrally placed stair, and the first floor made dysfunctional by a low level truss. The offenders were evicted, floors removed, and walls stripped back to brick to provide a ‘fierce’ refurbishment. The space was re-organised to be more efficient and flexible, oozing with character, natural light and connectivity across the floors. A bar located within the open plan space provides the focal point at ground floor, with a conference room and shared work station close by. A new stair passes through the double height void, providing psychological, as well as physical connectivity across the two levels. On the first floor, a variety of spaces cater for different modes of working, ranging from group brainstorming, to quiet study and confidential assignments.