Creating Comfort and Connection Through Acoustic Design for Gleeds London HQ Fitout

On the fifth floor, where Gleeds staff carry out day-to-day work, a centrally located social kitchen anchors a blend of focused and collaborative zones. To support concentration without compromising visual calm, Acoufelt’s FilaSorb™ Plain 12mm Panels in soft Pearl were installed throughout meeting rooms and quiet areas. The minimalist aesthetic of these panels works in harmony with the light, refined interior palette while delivering strong acoustic performance in spaces designed for focus.

In open-plan zones, Acoufelt’s Fan & Reveal Ceiling Baffles were used to create rhythm and spatial definition while absorbing sound across shared workstations. These baffles also add architectural interest overhead, making them a practical and visual enhancement in busier areas of the workspace.

Downstairs, in the ground-floor lounge, the tone shifts—both visually and acoustically. This space, designed to host informal gatherings and casual interactions, features warmer materials, soft lighting, and tactile finishes. To bring acoustic control to this high-traffic environment, our QuietForm™ Pressed Panels were chosen in matching Pearl tones. The sculpted surface of QuietForm™ brings texture and movement to the walls, supporting the hospitality-inspired ambiance of the lounge while managing background noise.

Beneath it all, in the lower-ground event space, the design becomes even more atmospheric. Here, Castillo Acoustic Ceiling Tiles—with their pyramid-like geometry—provide a bold acoustic ceiling treatment that aligns with the sophisticated material palette of walnut, green velvet, and bronze detailing. These tiles help moderate acoustics in a space designed to host Gleeds’s wide range of events, from training sessions to their signature evening jazz nights.