High above Manchester's bustling streets, a remarkable transformation has taken place. The 13th floor of Chancery Place now houses what could be the city's most innovative office space - Overbury's newly redesigned headquarters which is turning heads and challenging everything we thought we knew about modern workplaces.
Step off the elevator onto Overbury's floor and you're immediately struck by something extraordinary: a sculptural ceiling that seems to breathe with organic life. Inspired by the company's nautilus shell brand identity, this isn't just aesthetic showmanship, it's a masterclass in form meeting function.
The sweeping curves aren't merely beautiful, they're acoustic engineers in disguise. The sculptural elements actually improve sound quality throughout the space, proving that sometimes the most striking design choices are also the most practical.
Lighting That Bends to Your Vision
Behind this visual spectacle lies some serious technical wizardry. The team at Light Forms didn't just hang a few fixtures and call it a day. They crafted a completely bespoke lighting solution that follows every curve and contour of the nautilus-inspired ceiling.
Using their Lightplane and Serpentine luminaires, they created custom-cut segments that radiate from the center like spokes, each one precisely measured to fit the ceiling's curvature. It's the kind of attention to detail that most people would never notice - until they experience how perfectly lit the space feels.
More Than Just a Pretty Space
Overbury's transformation goes deeper than stunning visuals. This is a workspace designed for the future of work - one that recognizes employees need variety, flexibility, and connection to thrive.
The office seamlessly weaves together private focus rooms for deep work, informal meeting spaces for spontaneous collaboration, and even a dedicated wellness retreat. It's an acknowledgment that great work happens in different ways, and the best offices adapt to support them all.
Perhaps most impressively, this design revolution happened without compromising environmental values. The team integrated biophilic elements, chose low-carbon materials, incorporated recycled finishes, and selected energy-efficient lighting throughout. It's proof that sustainable design doesn't mean settling for less - it means thinking more creatively.
The Bigger Picture
Paul Shoosmith, Director at Light Forms, explains what makes this project special: "This has proven that creating custom lighting doesn't need to be expensive. We are proud to offer affordable made to measure solutions which can fit the unique needs of any project."
It's a philosophy that extends beyond lighting to the entire project. Overbury's new Manchester office isn't just about creating an impressive space - it's about demonstrating that thoughtful design, sustainability, and budget consciousness can coexist beautifully.
The result is more than an office transformation; it's a statement about what workspaces can become when companies dare to think beyond the conventional. In a world where remote work has forever changed our relationship with the office, spaces like Overbury's Manchester headquarters remind us why some things are worth coming together for.
Thirteen floors above Manchester, the future of work is taking shape - one nautilus-inspired curve at a time.
