Case Study: Boosting Morale and Attendance with Commercial Canteen Transformation

By Foursquare Workspace: Specialists in Designing Productive and Inspiring Environments

The office breakout or canteen area is no longer just a functional space—it is a powerful tool for staff retention, morale, and company culture. When a company commits to investing in this area, it signals a clear commitment to employee wellbeing, generating substantial returns.

Our comprehensive refurbishment for Chemring in the Romsey/Winchester corridor is a prime example of this strategy. This project required a large-scale transformation to convert a dated canteen into a bright, fun, and highly comfortable environment capable of accommodating a large workforce easily.

The Design Challenge: Justifying Major Investment

A **full-scale canteen refurbishment** requires intricate project management, as the scope touches structural, mechanical, and aesthetic elements. The core challenge was to ensure the significant capital investment resulted in a space that demonstrably **boosted employee wellbeing and attendance levels**—the key metric for success.

This kind of large-scale project falls under the full Foursquare Workspace capability, demanding expertise across: fire certification, commercial kitchen logistics, specialized flooring, and high-durability furniture supply.

The Full-Scale Solution: Integrated Project Delivery

We achieved the successful outcome by integrating design and execution across the floorplate and services:

Vibrant Atmosphere Creation: We moved beyond plain colours, implementing strategic **decoration and advanced lighting systems** to create a stimulating, welcoming space that encourages staff use.
Durable Infrastructure: The project included upgrades to **flooring and acoustic elements** to minimize noise and echo, solving a critical usability issue in large dining halls.
Commercial Furniture Strategy: New, durable, commercial-grade furniture was installed, balancing comfort with the necessary capacity for high daily usage.

The successful outcome of the Chemring refurbishment proves Foursquare Workspace’s ability to manage **complex, multi-trade contracts** that deliver on high-level business goals. We treat every major project as an opportunity to **transform your workplace from concept to completion.**

Seamless Service: From Small to Large

While this project demonstrates our full capacity, we maintain seamless service for all clients:

Foursquare Local (£5k – £50k): Your entry point for high-efficiency small works, focused on fast, competitive delivery of component services (e.g., replacing flooring, upgrading a single meeting room).
Foursquare Workspace (£50k – £1 Million+): Providing the capacity, resource management, and financial security for comprehensive fit-outs, large-scale refurbishments, and **major infrastructure projects** like the Chemring canteen.

We collaborate closely with clients across Southampton, Eastleigh, and Winchester who recognize that strategic investment in their environment is key to talent management.

Ready to boost staff morale and attendance with a high-impact refurbishment?

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