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The modern shopper enjoys both bricks and clicks – the physical experience of buying something in-store (the ‘bricks’), as well as the convenience of buying items online (‘the clicks’). But what will this mean for retail design in 2023? Here Thames Contracts, who...

Figures suggest that despite the many changes to working practices, demand for offices in and around London has now recovered to pre-pandemic levels. Global property advisor CBRE estimates that there has been a 150% increase in the take-up of office space in Central London between mid-June 2021...

The historic market town of Hitchin is one of the best places to live and work in the UK. It has scored highly in several quality-of-life surveys in recent years. Here Thames Contracts, who have carried out several high-end office design projects in Hitchin, look at the history and appeal of...

Companies who are based in or near the Hertfordshire town of Welwyn Garden City and who are in need of an office design or fitout have an ideal solution close at hand – Thames Contracts. We are based in Barnet, just 12 miles to the south via the A1(M). This means we’ll find it easy to ensure...

Extremely hot weather can create a problem for staff, even in modern offices. Here Thames Contracts, who specialise in high-end office design in Enfield and the surrounding area, offer some top tips on how sensible planning can keep employees cool and productive, even when the mercury is...

Glass partitions have long been a popular way of dividing up office space. Business owners have the choice of frosted or glass varieties, but which is best? Here Thames Contracts, who provide a high-end office fitout service in Watford, Barnet, and across Hertfordshire and North London, look at...