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Building on a trusted partnership
When Pexip approached Oktra to design their new office in Reading’s tech hub, the brief was clear: create a collaborative, high-performance workspace that celebrates their bold brand identity while supporting a hybrid way of working. Having partnered with Pexip on their previous office, Oktra was already familiar with their culture, aesthetic, and ambition.
“We were excited to work with Pexip again. They’re a young tech company with a strong brand personality, and we saw huge creative potential in the project,” says Lead Designer Danielle La Porte. “It was a chance to elevate what we did before and push the design even further.”
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Space that speaks to culture
This project wasn’t about expansion, but transformation. Pexip had adopted a flexible work model, and with that came a new focus on spatial efficiency. The desk count was more than halved in favour of collaboration zones, social areas, and video conferencing suites. Their new workplace needed to feel like an energising hub for creativity, connection and innovation.
The heart of the office is a large breakout space that functions as an all-hands area, presentation zone, and lunchtime gathering point.
“They care deeply about their culture,” says La Porte. “Every team member eats lunch together, so we designed a breakout space that could comfortably seat everyone. It’s not just for relaxing. It’s also where their most important meetings happen.”
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Showcasing innovation
Given Pexip’s expertise in video conferencing technology, it was vital their office function as a live demonstration of their product. The space opens with a dedicated demo area to showcase their technology to visiting clients, while a network of acoustically optimised video conferencing rooms supports remote collaboration across the UK and beyond.
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A bold brand brought to life
Pexip’s visual identity plays a starring role throughout the space, from colour-blocked walls and vibrant tiling to pendant lighting and wayfinding graphics. In the boardroom, a custom recessed LED light installation in the shape of their iconic square bracket logo acts as both a functional and branded feature.
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Purpose-built for people
Pexip’s workplace is bright, fun, and full of energy. The large social zone takes up a significant portion of the floorplate, reflecting the company’s belief in the value of face-to-face connection. With natural light streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a balanced mix of focused and social spaces, the office feels like a place people want to be—not just need to be.
“It feels like a true reflection of who they are,” says La Porte. “It supports their product, their people, and their culture all at once. That’s when workplace design really works.”
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