Creating a command centre for global operations
Built as Ambrey's Southampton Global Operations Centre, the space supports round-the-clock maritime security operations, bringing a sharper client presence and better 24/7 environment for the teams.
Client
Ambrey
Sector
Commercial Office
Service
CAT B Design & Fit-Out
Duration
7 Weeks
Location
Southampton
Ambrey required a staff-friendly Southampton base that matched the scale and visibility of its critical maritime security services. With clients visiting from around the world, the new hub had to be well connected, credible and suitable for round-the-clock operations.
Whilst the new location’s first floor is rich with character and heritage features, the downstairs space was visually very bland. Navigating project communication and decision-making required careful coordination around night-shift working patterns and remote stakeholders.
You understood what we wanted; everyone loved the quirky bits of the design with the maritime theme. The ropes and finishes really made it. Your attention to detail and alignment with who we are and the industry we're in made all the difference. All the teams love working here
A global operations team needed a workplace that could support them working 24/7; staying alert, connected and comfortable.
AxisHouse designed a slick command centre, combining tight delivery control with finessed design detail. Large screens support maritime security communications, while sit-stand desks help the 24/7 team stay active on night shift. A nautical rope wall, bulkhead lighting, porthole feature door and nautical map wall give the space a clear link to Ambrey’s world, without overcomplicating the finish.
The Southampton location now gives Ambrey a more accessible and impressive setting for global clients. The finished space creates a clearer operational identity, with design details that connect directly to maritime risk management
“Having someone that could come in and manage everything through and just deliver for us was very positive… AXH was so polished and professional; they've been amazing all the way through and we’re really pleased”
The completed Global Operations Centre has set a new benchmark for Ambrey's UK workplaces. Senior leaders described it as the company's nicest office, while colleagues visiting from Hereford were impressed by the quality of the environment and the overall finish.
The new Global Operations Centre does more than showcase Ambrey's brand. Designed around the realities of a 24/7 overwatch operation, it gives teams the space, technology and environment needed to monitor, respond and support clients, while reinforcing Ambrey's position in the global maritime sector.
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