Dorma Variflex 100 Semi-automatic Moveable Wall - Aviva offices, London

Working with architect, T P Bennett and contractor, Overbury, moveable wall specialist Style was recently specified to create flexible seminar space on floor 1 of Aviva’s new London head offices in Fenchurch Street.

A single Dorma Huppe Variflex ComforTronic, semi-automatic moveable wall, boasting an outstanding 59dB acoustic performance, separates the seminar area from the catering and breakout zone. A second Variflex system allows the space to be further sub-divided into two smaller rooms.

Both walls are finished in a chic Kvadrat Encircle fabric, one grey and the other a deep green, perfectly complementing the interior décor.

Aligning with Aviva’s commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2040, the Variflex system has an EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) in accordance with ISO 14025 and EN 15804. This certification provides transparent and verified information about the environmental impact of the product across its lifecycle.

Aviva’s new head office is spread over multiple floors, providing modern and spacious working areas that aim to facilitate collaboration and innovation amongst the 1,500 employees that work there.

“This is a very sophisticated seminar area,” said Michael Porter, Style’s group managing director, “and thanks to the ease of manoeuvrability and high-end acoustic ratings of the two Dorma Huppe Variflex moveable walls, it can be quickly transformed to cater for one large, or two small, seminars.

“Once the seminars are over, the room can also be fully opened up into a vast open plan area for catering and networking, making this an exceptional solution for Aviva whose requirements can change daily.”

Style is the exclusive UK partner to Dorma Huppe, offering a wide range of manual, semi-automatic and fully automated moveable walls.

Further attesting to the sustainability of the installation, Style is accredited under the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System. This certification ensures that the company adheres to practices that maximize sustainability and minimize waste throughout their operational processes​.