Workplace Furniture Case Study: Ageas Insurance First-Floor Refurbishment

Bespoke Breakout Seating, Tables and Joinery for a First-Floor Office Refurbishment

Dynamic Contract Furniture supplied a coordinated package of bespoke seating, tables, meeting pods and joinery for the first-floor refurbishment at Ageas Insurance.

The project brings together purple banquette seating, round floor-fixed tables, upholstered poufs and window-side high seating. Bespoke timber joinery helps define different areas within the open-plan workplace, while meeting pods provide a more private setting when needed.

A separate project from the ground-floor refurbishment, this first-floor scheme has its own colour palette and character. Purple and lilac upholstery contrast with warm timber finishes, demonstrating how tailored workplace furniture can create distinct settings for working, meeting and taking a break.

​Project Overview

Client: Ageas Insurance
Sector: Workplace and Office
Project Type: First-Floor Refurbishment
Furniture Category: Workplace Furniture, Contract Furniture and Bespoke Joinery
Furniture Supplied: Bespoke banquette seating, floor-fixed tables, a window high table, upholstered stools, low poufs, meeting pods and bespoke timber joinery.

The first-floor furniture arrangement combines a continuous upholstered banquette with smaller seating groups around individual tables. Window-side high seating provides an alternative setting, while timber screening distinguishes the breakout area from adjacent desks.

Meeting pods complement these open seating arrangements, offering privacy for smaller meetings and conversations away from the main workstations.

Together, the furniture and joinery create a coordinated scheme with different seating heights, contrasting textures and a consistent approach to materials and finishes.

Client Challenge & Objectives

The first-floor layout brings together individual workstations, shared breakout seating and more private meeting settings within an open-plan office.

The furniture arrangement needed to distinguish these areas while retaining an open connection between them. Bespoke timber screening addresses this through a combination of tall vertical slats, shorter infill sections and solid end panels. Rather than fully enclosing the breakout space, the joinery creates a clear visual boundary while maintaining views through the office.

Meeting pods provide a different option where greater privacy is required, balancing the open, sociable character of the breakout seating with more enclosed settings.

Within the breakout area, the corner banquette makes use of the perimeter, with round tables and compact poufs arranged in front. Fixed furniture establishes the layout, while loose seating provides additional places to sit.

Coordinating these elements was central to the scheme. Seating, tables, pods and joinery needed to feel connected while giving the first-floor area a recognisable identity of its own.

Our Workplace Furniture Solutions

Bespoke Purple Banquette Seating

The bespoke banquette seating forms the main feature of the first-floor breakout area.

An extended upholstered run connects with a curved corner section, creating a continuous seating arrangement around the edge of the space. The shaped corner brings the two seating runs together without an abrupt change in direction.

Purple upholstery gives the banquette a distinctive appearance, while timber-finished plinths connect it visually with the surrounding joinery. The upholstered back also provides a consistent backdrop for the individual table settings.

This made-to-measure approach allows the seating to follow the layout rather than relying on separate sofas positioned around the room.

Bespoke Floor-Fixed Tables and Upholstered Poufs

Round floor-fixed tables sit along the banquette, creating a series of smaller settings within the larger seating area.

Each table combines a circular top with a tapered pedestal base. The darker wood-grain finish contrasts with the lighter timber screening and adds warmth alongside the purple upholstery.

Floor fixing maintains the tables’ intended positions relative to the banquette. Their repeated shape and finish provide continuity along the seating run without requiring one large shared table.

Low upholstered poufs introduce additional seating opposite the banquette. Their lilac-toned fabric complements the deeper purple seating, while metallic-toned plinths provide a contrasting detail at floor level.

The poufs’ compact proportions keep views open across the breakout area and offer a different seating option from the continuous banquette.

Window High Table and Upholstered Stools

Window-side high seating adds another setting within the first-floor refurbishment.

The long timber-finished table makes use of the window perimeter, providing a separate surface away from the lower breakout tables. Upholstered stools with contrasting dark frames complement the surrounding furniture.

Positioned beside the glazing, this arrangement offers views outside and an alternative seating height. It also extends the furniture scheme around the perimeter without placing another large seating group within the central area.

Bespoke Timber Joinery and Screening

The bespoke joinery helps define different areas within the open-plan workplace, separating breakout seating and social spaces from surrounding workstations while maintaining an open, connected feel.

Tall vertical timber slats alternate with shorter sections to create a stepped pattern behind the banquette. From the office side, the screen establishes a clear boundary; from within the seating area, the openings retain views towards the surrounding workspace.

Solid timber-finished panels frame the end of the banquette, giving the seating arrangement a defined edge. The lighter joinery contrasts with the darker pedestal tables while coordinating with the banquette plinths.

These elements give the breakout area its own identity without disconnecting it from the wider office. The joinery serves both a visual and a practical purpose, helping organise the open-plan space into recognisable areas for different activities.

Meeting Pods for Privacy

Meeting pods complement the open breakout areas by offering a more private setting when needed. They provide an alternative for smaller meetings, focused work and conversations away from the main office desks.

While the timber screening defines areas without closing them off, the pods provide a greater sense of enclosure. This combination gives employees a choice between open, sociable seating and more private spaces within the same workplace.

Results & Benefits

Defined Areas and Privacy When Needed

Bespoke timber joinery distinguishes the breakout seating from adjacent workstations while retaining the open-plan character of the office. Meeting pods provide more private settings when required, balancing opportunities for informal interaction with spaces for focused work and smaller meetings.

A Choice of Workplace Settings

Banquette seating, low poufs, window-side stools and meeting pods offer different places to sit and meet. Individual round tables divide the longer seating run into smaller settings, while the pods provide an alternative to the open seating areas.

Furniture Shaped Around the Layout

The curved banquette brings the corner into use, while the high table utilises the window perimeter. Bespoke tables and joinery complete an arrangement tailored to the available space.

A Distinct First-Floor Identity

Purple and lilac upholstery give this refurbishment its own character. Timber finishes and metallic-toned details connect the individual pieces, creating a consistent appearance across the breakout area.

The Ageas Insurance first-floor refurbishment brings seating, tables, meeting pods and bespoke joinery together in a workplace setting that combines open social areas with privacy when needed.

Bespoke Dining Table

Bespoke dining table has a solid wood top with a tapered solid wood base. The Bespoke table can be made to any size please enquire for more details and for the wood stains available.

Why Choose Dynamic Contract Furniture for Workplace Projects?

Dynamic Contract Furniture supplies bespoke commercial furniture for office refurbishments, breakout spaces and shared workplace environments.

Our furniture packages can combine made-to-measure banquette seating, fixed tables, high tables, upholstered stools, poufs, meeting pods and bespoke joinery. Bringing these elements together allows the furniture to respond to both the layout and the intended use of each area.

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