Cooney Lees Morgan, Bay of Plenty

Project details

Cooney Lees Morgan is a long established Legal firm in Tauranga (1918) serving the Bay of Plenty area. Having occupied its existing location for approximately 25 years, CLM saw the potential a new development could offer, and to affirm the strong reputation with a move into a new era. There were obvious benefits offered by the Cameron Road development with large open floor plates and full height glazing.

For the first time in 25 years, staff could fit on one floor and take advantage of progressive thinking around modern workstyles and culture. The internal planning has taken advantage of good natural light, expansive views and flexible layout, to position the firm well for the next 25 years.

The Front-of-House area has a dedicated suite of meeting rooms providing a formal interface for clients. Behind the scenes however, the changes to the working environment have gone through a progressive transformation. Having come from individual offices, all staff now work in open plan environment which is supported by a variety for zones of privacy, informal meeting and team collaboration. One such space, dubbed the Marketplace, has become a hub for staff interaction that would normally be confined to the cafeteria. This variety of settings provides staff with options for personal preference, and enables them to work in the manner they feel most productive.

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