As a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide, Northern Trust wanted its new facility to be the perfect place to host business leaders and recruit new stakeholders across the globe.
The design objective was to create a benchmark in workspace design, rivalling other top international consultancies. Moving away from the traditional way of desk based working to agile working, the design concept satisfies the diverse needs of the workforce and offers a habitat for all to feel at home.
The swing spaces, spread across the floor plate to engage the user in collaborative activities, increase productivity, promote innovative thinking and cross-business collaboration. The concept of five senses helps to promote productivity.