Oktra

Oktra is a London-based design and build practice for workplaces, creating tailored offices from workplace strategy through to turnkey delivery, with a clear focus on sustainability and the wellbeing of the people who use them.

For an interiors project, it helps to define first how the space will really be worked in: focus areas, collaboration and rest zones, daylight, acoustics and durable materials, before choosing furniture or finishes. A sound brief includes a schedule of requirements, a cost breakdown and a realistic construction programme.

When appointing a practice of this kind, ask for references from comparable projects, visit a completed space if possible, and confirm who coordinates design, construction and suppliers, as well as what warranties and aftercare are offered after handover.