Talking Point

Bank Headquarters Reimagined – Design Evolution Since 2018

LOM Director Richard Hutchinson revisits his 2018 Corenet Leader article on the design and typology of bank HQ buildings.

What does sustainability mean to you? – An LOM roundtable

Our sustainability advocates discuss definitions, ambitions and the way forward for sustainable design in the workplace sector.

Clearing the path towards net zero

Director Ben Taylor looks at the need for clarity and standardisation in the property sector’s green transition, and the contributions of the BPF’s ‘Towards Net Zero’ report.

Thinking about re-use? Think cost, carbon and creativity

How can we embrace the challenges of retrofit and re-use to unlock the best possible solutions for occupiers?

The alignment of values: Building a connection to your workplace

Reflections from Director Ben Taylor on how design can help bring personal connection to the workplace, and how corporate and personal values need to meet for the most productive...

Mind the gap: Home vs office – what makes a workspace?

LOM Director John Avery gives his insight on home workspace versus the office, occupier and employee expectations, and the challenge of ‘having it all’.

Flexibility is fundamental

LOM Director Richard Hutchinson gives his insight on occupier appetite for maximum flexibility with 100 per cent functionality

Bringing the outside in

Providing external space within office developments is becoming increasingly important to occupiers and developers to stay commercially competitive while demonstrating environmental and social responsibility.

Community, connection and sustainability – reflections on BCO’s ‘Reset the office’ conference

Our directors joined the conversation at the recent BCO conference in Manchester – showcasing the importance of offices being aligned to new priorities.

LOM celebrates ‘being kind to your mind’ with a week of wellbeing activities

The team at LOM celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week with activities to support their wellbeing and mindfulness.

Co-living can provide high quality housing that reinvigorates high streets

Co-living is a creative, modern solution for people who want quality housing with a vibrant lifestyle and a real sense of community.

Santander’s Unity Place celebrates topping out

The new LOM-designed UK headquarters for Santander has reached a construction milestone.

Reimagining our existing workplaces through creative reuse

LOM looks at how the creative reuse of existing office buildings and their furniture can cut waste, carbon and cost.

Sustainable design isn’t just a priority – it’s a necessity. LOM looks ahead at 2022.

LOM’s directors discuss our drive to promote sustainable design and plans to achieve net zero as a business in 2022.

Designing a neurodiverse workplace

Businesses are realising the advantages of a neurodiverse workforce – and the importance of design in unlocking this. LOM's associates explore the fundamentals of designing neurodiverse workspaces that can...

COP26 and net zero: If not now, then when?

LOM is a net zero practice committed to keeping global heating below 1.5ᴼC. Our global leaders must take the lead from businesses and do the same before it’s too...