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The UK’s 13 coolest offices of 2025

The modern workplace is continually evolving. In the post-pandemic era of remote and hybrid working, employees need compelling reasons to come into the office. And a dull, stuffy workplace environment isn’t worth the commute. Today’s employees expect a range of amenities and experiences. They want to be engaged and inspired by their surroundings. Above all, they want to work in an office that’s high-tech, creative, and cool.

What makes a cool office?

But how do we define ‘cool’ in the context of contemporary office space?

A cool office is one that combines the comfort and convenience of home with cutting-edge technology and a wealth of services and facilities: gyms, cafés, social space, F&B, entertainment, greenspace, and more.

Interesting design features, lighting and furniture are a must, likewise building materials and processes that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. Younger employees in particular want to work in offices that express a company’s identity and reflect their own worldviews and values.

In short, a cool office is one that goes beyond the functional requirements of workspace, stimulating and motivating employees through high-quality amenities, design and architecture.   

Our top 13 office spaces

Looking to enhance employee engagement and workplace performance, many companies have recently redeveloped and revamped their office spaces. Here, WRKPLC looks at the UK’s 13 coolest office spaces of 2025. 

1/ Zoom Experience Centre

Zoom Video Communications Inc have created an innovative new London office showcasing their cutting-edge tech capabilities. Featuring a next-generation Executive Briefing Centre, Experience Centre and Engagement Hub, this unique hybrid workspace serves Zoom’s UK employees and visitors, providing immersive brand experiences and connecting remote and onsite teams. Located on the sixth floor of MidCity Place, the new office offers a variety of workspaces and layouts for employees, with state-of-the-art LED walls, motion content and displays throughout.

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WRKPLC’s verdict

As you’d expect, Zoom’s new London office is full of interactive and engaging video and communications technology. These features enhance Zoom’s brand storytelling while creating an integrated hybrid experience for employees. It’s a very cool modern office, which not only drives business impact but delivers on its commitments to employee welfare and the environment, with an LEED Gold certification for workplace sustainability.

2/ Virgin Media O2

Representing Virgin Media O2’s first major office development since their 2021 merger, this new London HQ provides inclusive and sustainable workspace for thousands of employees. Spread across six floors in Paddington, the new purpose-built office was designed to bring the Virgin Media O2 vision – ‘see what you can do’ – to life, with a focus on access, equity and connectivity. Each floor is unique, recognising the diverse needs of employees, who are empowered to select the spaces that work for them. Throughout, hospitality-led arrival points and themed areas enable spontaneous encounters and opportunities to connect over shared passions and interests.

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WRKPLC’s verdict

This new HQ has really captured the identity of the client. It’s a workplace that supports employees through strong DE&I commitments and spaces that cater for everyone. And the ‘connectivity’ ethos shines through. In addition, all employee workstations are located near windows, so people can benefit from daylight, inspiring views and a general sense of wellbeing.

3/ Lotus

Located in the C19th Ragged School in Clerkenwell, Lotus’ new office celebrates the company’s automotive heritage through an intriguing blend of history and innovation. Combining modern design with original architectural features, including herringbone wood flooring, exposed brick and beams, this dynamic workspace hub is sustainable, inclusive and versatile. Eco-friendly infrastructure and energy-efficient lighting help to minimise the building’s footprint. And adaptable spaces provide for a range of uses and needs, from parenting and relaxation to wellbeing and prayer.

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WRKPLC’s verdict

This newly redeveloped space is a brilliant example of design that embraces old and new, preserving beautiful heritage elements while embracing exciting modern design ideas. It’s a nod to the pioneering ethos of the company, referencing an illustrious past while making bold statements about the future. Certainly, a very cool place to work.  

4/ Databricks

This seven-floor renovation project has transformed a drab post-production office into a bright, bold and exciting modern work environment. Providing flexible spaces that support diverse work styles and requirements, the new office underscores the company’s commitment to creativity and collaboration. Unique colourways articulate a dynamic corporate culture, while high-tech meeting rooms and other cutting-edge facilities convey innovation and future focus.

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WRKPLC’s verdict

This flexible, high-tech work environment does a great job of promoting a progressive work ethos. We especially like the cohesive look and feel achieved through the complementary furniture and features, which enhance specific areas. Overall, a bright, open and stylish modern office. See the WRKPLC Databricks office tour video for more information.

You can watch our Databricks Office Space Tour here

5/ Edelman

Edelman’s new London HQ occupies an early C20th warehouse that has been reimagined to create a stunning modern work environment. Combining historic industrial features with warm, open spaces, this revitalised workplace is made for creativity and collaboration. To maximise the environmental benefits of retrofitting, the design retains much of the building’s original structure, with the addition of customised features, such as attic bars and expandable meeting rooms. With diversity, flexibility and sustainability at its core, it is a great example of a purpose-driven, post-pandemic workplace.

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WRKPLC’s verdict

A beautiful workplace destination that blends industrial strength with vintage style and modern design. It’s an impressive redevelopment that’s preserved the character of an historic building while creating something entirely new. And the diversity of spaces and zones enable people to work independently or collectively to great effect.

6/ Santander

Located in central Milton Keynes, Unity Place is Santander’s new, state-of-the-art HQ. With its workforce previously split between different sites, this development brings Santander’s 5,000 employees together under one roof. An eight-storey, mixed-use campus, Unity Place reimagines the possibilities of corporate workspace. It offers diverse public amenities, including facilities for local businesses, students and start-ups, plus community spaces and retail. The site is configured across four blocks, connected by light-filled atria, with expansive outdoor terrace space and garden bridges.   

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WRKPLC’s verdict

This big, bold and generous campus design takes banking workspace to a new level. Open and accessible to the local community, Unity Place reflects Santander’s social values and commitments. Its finishes, material selection and warm tones set it apart from traditional corporate buildings.

7/ Space House

Originally built in 1968, Space House was once a landmark piece of brutalist architecture. The Grade II-listed building, which is spread across two blocks, has been brought back to life by Squire & Partners, who have renovated and refreshed while celebrating the original architectural vision. Offering a newly activated ground floor and future-focused workspace, the development comprises a Sky Loft, with 360-degree views of London, a clubhouse, terrace and events venue. It is also inherently sustainable, achieving BREEAM Outstanding and Net Zero Carbon certifications, ensuring its future viability.

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WRKPLC’s verdict

Space House sets a new benchmark for workspace renovation. This exquisite office redesign retains the very best of the building’s brutalist past, while meeting the needs and expectations of new talent, who want workspace that resonates with their values. A cool and super sustainable place to work.

8/ monday.com

Doubling its London employee headcount, Tel Aviv-based monday.com has launched its new European HQ in Fitzrovia. The base will enable the company to build a strong physical presence and work alongside clients as part of its EMEA expansion. The new HQ brings together regional leadership, product development, R&D, HR, AI and legal teams. The design reflects monday.com’s collaborative ethos, with dedicated spaces for customer workshops, staff townhalls and ‘hackathons’, as well as quiet space for focused work. Design details and finishes also reflect London culture, anchoring the workspace in its local context.

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WRKPLC’s verdict

monday.com’s new London office is a real statement of intent – not just a major investment, but an articulation of the company’s long-term ambitions. The collaborative spaces underscore the commitment to building strong, in-person client relationships. The interior is spacious and bright and boasts an impressive roof terrace. We particularly like the range of rooms and stylish coffee station.

9/ Sega

Located in Chiswick Business Park, Sega’s brand-new London office is designed for the future of play. Comprising game-themed meeting rooms, Sonic statues, chill zones and creative workspaces, this vibrant workplace strongly reflects the Sega brand. The walls are adorned with iconic Sega artwork, while digital galleries and console timelines provide an immersive, visual celebration of the Sega story. Sleek design and furnishings, plus open-plan social zones, game spaces and dining area, make this a highly desirable destination for new talent.

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WRKPLC’s verdict

Sega’s new office is visually very impressive, full of motion graphics, tech and artwork that immerses you in the Sega world. The clean open spaces and breakout areas suggest a collaborative work environment, while overall it looks like a fun and dynamic place to work – well worth the commute!

10/ Skyscanner

Recently moving from old, outdated premises, Skyscanner have created a new, light-filled office in central Glasgow. Enabling people to come together to do great things, this modern workspace retains the company’s signature vibe: relaxation, energy and fun. It offers a range of open areas, meeting rooms and media walls to support diverse workstyles. And there is a large, welcoming social space with free snacks and drinks, plus a meditation area and game zone. Staff comfort and convenience are at the heart of this new design.

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WRKPLC’s verdict

Skyscanner’s new Glasgow office is clearly a really fun place to work; very welcoming, warm and a great atmosphere all-round. Spaces and facilities enable both work and play, combining calming elements with cutting-edge technology and amenities.

11/ Tripadvisor

Looking to re-engage their workforce with an underutilised local office, Tripadvisor have transformed their Oxford workplace. Through a combination of hospitality aesthetics, heritage features and sophisticated technology, the new space has been reimagined into a flexible and sustainable environment. Warm tones, dark veneers, wood, stone and biophilia create a natural look and feel, promoting wellbeing and calm. There is also a clear nod to the geometric patterns and gothic styles of Oxford’s architecture, rooting the building in its locality.

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WRKPLC’s verdict

There’s an attention to detail in TripAdvisor’s redeveloped office that really sets it apart. The colour palette and materiality very deliberately echo local architectural heritage, creating a strong sense of place and identity. A very sophisticated and elegant modern workplace.

12/ Dojo

Designed to attract and retain top talent, Dojo’s new regional contact centre in Bristol is a flexible, cutting-edge environment. With over 400 desks and adaptable spaces, it can respond to fluctuating employee numbers and workflows day and night. The design scheme draws on Bristol’s alternative scene, with graffiti by local artists adorning the walls in key locations. These colourful artworks infuse the interior with vibrancy, and reflect Dojo’s focus on community values. Meanwhile, a stunning central red staircase unites the two floors and provides additional, connective energy.

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WRKPLC’s verdict

A very cool office in the heart of Bristol Temple Meads. Full of unique character and a strong local aesthetic, there’s also something homely and warm about Dojo’s new office space. Amid the bright lights and colour, there’s a calming softness to the furnishings and materials that suggests that employee comfort and wellbeing are key. This is not your traditional contact centre!

13/ Wise

Expanding its office space by 40%, fintech company Wise has relocated its global HQ to Worship Square in Shoreditch. The new space combines aesthetics and sustainability to great effect, creating a unique and dynamic work environment for over 1,000 employees. The interior design scheme comprises striking colours, materials and artwork, connecting to the history and culture of Shoreditch. Meanwhile, an onsite sauna, massage area and nap pods ensure employees can feel rested and refreshed. On the sustainability side, the building aligns with the UKGBC Net Carbon Framework, having undergone and Whole Lifecycle Carbon Assessment and a switch to low-carbon materials.

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WRKPLC’s verdict

Wise’s new HQ really captures the spirit of Shoreditch. We like the uniquely themed workspaces, which celebrate different aspects of the local area’s history. And the sustainability performance is impressive; reducing embodied carbon by 11 tonnes is a real statement of intent. Good work!

Get your return to office strategy right

If you’re looking to revamp or relocate your office, get in touch with WRKPLC for expert guidance and advice. You can also download our free Office Design Companies Guide.

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