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Rabobank UK Headquarters  60 London Wall

Architect: Sheppard Robson

Installer: ILE

Categories: Offices

Account Manager: Alice Atiola

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A wide shot showing a modern workspace with Custom Horizon™ in Flatiron installed on the ceiling

Sustainability meets acoustic performance in a future-ready workplace


The project

Rabobank’s London team set out to create a future-ready headquarters at 60 London Wall—a workplace designed to foster collaboration, flexibility, and employee wellbeing. The new space needed to balance open-plan zones with quiet focus areas, accommodate large gatherings, and reflect Rabobank’s deep commitment to sustainability.

 

Led by Sheppard Robson and Overbury, the project aimed to embody Rabobank’s values through every design detail. Autex Acoustics® partnered with the team to deliver bespoke acoustic solutions that met ambitious environmental and performance goals while complementing the refined architectural aesthetic.

A large open room with chairs set up for a presentation and Groove Stripe V1 in Savoye installed on the wall

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An open office space with Custom Horizon™ in Flatiron installed on the ceiling

The objective

 

The goal was to create a dynamic environment that encourages spontaneous interaction while ensuring acoustic comfort for focused work. At the same time, the design needed to reflect Rabobank’s brand and future vision, support new ways of working, and meet ambitious sustainability targets. With BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum certifications in sight, every decision had to align with principles of material reuse, waste reduction, and carbon neutrality, without compromising a premium, contemporary look. Just as importantly, the fit-out had to be delivered to the highest standard, built on clarity and trust throughout the process.

 

 

The challenge

 

Open desking and multifunctional spaces for large groups of people—like the Gather area for up to 85 people and the Innovation Lab for 150—posed significant acoustic challenges. When these large groups occupy expansive rooms with hard surfaces, conversations and movement amplify echo and noise transfer, making it difficult to concentrate and collaborate effectively, ultimately impacting productivity and wellbeing. At the same time, the project team needed solutions that were lightweight, easy to install, and visually integrated with Sheppard Robson’s design vision. Sustainability added another layer of complexity, materials had to meet stringent environmental criteria without compromising performance.

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The solution

A shot focused on Groove Stripe V1 in Savoye installed around a wall light

Autex Acoustics delivered a tailored approach that addressed both acoustic and sustainability goals. Groove™ Stripe V1 panels (24 mm) in Empire and Savoye were installed across the walls, featuring 120 mm detailing to provide acoustic treatment and add architectural texture. Bespoke Horizon™ panels in Flatiron were suspended from ceilings to control reverberation in high-traffic zones. The bespoke ceiling and wall treatments enhance sound absorption while reinforcing spatial identity in teapoints, the Gather space (up to 85 people), and the Innovation Lab (up to 150 people) to create a space that is acoustically balanced and augments focus and connection.

 

Beyond acoustic performance, the products helped meet Rabobank’s sustainability commitments. Manufactured from a minimum of 80% recycled PET and certified carbon neutral, the Autex Acoustics solutions used in the project supported the building’s BREEAM and WELL targets. Every detail, from colour selection to panel configuration, was coordinated to enhance both functionality and aesthetics.

 

Close collaboration between Autex Acoustics, Sheppard Robson, and installer ILE ensured ease of integration with the architectural vision. The process involved detailed planning sessions, mock-ups, and on-site adjustments to make sure the solution was tailored to the space. This collaborative approach allowed the team to overcome complex acoustic challenges without compromising sustainability or design intent.


The result

A photo focused on the Custom Horizon™ in Flatiron installed to a ceiling with lights installed to it

Rabobank’s headquarters is now a dynamic, future-ready workplace where acoustic comfort and sustainability go hand in hand. Employees can enjoy spaces that adapt to diverse needs, from quiet focus zones to large-scale gatherings, without compromising environmental goals. The building stands as a benchmark for future focused, sustainable office design. The project team, in collaboration with Autex Acoustics, were able to achieve a solution that is as responsible as it is visually striking, proof that high-performance acoustic design can coexist with ambitious sustainability targets.

 

If you’re looking for a bespoke solution for your next project, contact us, and speak to the Autex Acoustics team.

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