John Lewis find out-of-hours office churn essential

How did space-pod refit John Lewis offices and move over 4000 staff with almost zero downtime?

To be “never knowingly undersold” means that the back-office team at John Lewis must always be on top of their game, so down- time when needing to refit and relocate offices, isn’t an option.

John Lewis relies on Space-pod to provide specialist, third party delivery of sophisticated office churn relocation throughout the business management teams - all outside of office hours.

The only window of opportunity for churn is only between 5.30pm on Friday & 7.00am on Monday and mid week overnight.

Our specialist churn model includes demolition, construction, electrics, air-conditioning, lighting, heating, furniture and managed I.T. relocation.

scope of the work carried out
> Full fit out of occupied space
> Furniture
> Churn
> Project Planning
> Contract Management

services deployed
> Project Planning and Programming
> Office Relocation / Churn
> Management of Client’s internal service providers
> Managed I.T. moves

construction undertaken
> Air-conditioning modifications
> Carpeting
> Decorating
> Feature ceilings
> Frameless glazing
> Partitioning
> Raised flooring
> Specialist flooring
> Suspended ceilings
> Wall finishes
> Voice & data installation

client comment
“Space-pod continue to deliver a slick, high quality package of works in a timely manner on a competitive basis.

Over the last 5 years they have relocated over 4000 partners for John Lewis, with every Partner being operational by the next working day without any down time.”

To find out more about the processes we used and the potential benefits to your business contact one of our Customer Service team today on 08704 321515 or email us

embrace the pod (productive office division) & think inside the box

Meeting pods & furniture systems extend and complement most well designed office layouts by providing the opportunity to divide open spaces and create closed or partially closed rooms.

Glass office pods, partitions and screens are available in a variety of sizes and configurations, which means that for the first time, open plan spaces can deliver the same level of scope offered by the combination of fixed cellular space and open plan areas. Not only that, their complete flexibility and simple assembly means that we can easily help you to experiment, alter and fine-tune your office configuration to suit the requirements of a particular team or project, easily and effectively. 

In an ever-changing office environment, how can you maximise efficiency, flexibility and productivity?

Wireless technology is redefining the workplace, giving people the freedom to move outside the traditional desk-based setting to a variety of different locations within the office environment. At the same time, companies are under continual pressure to make more efficient use of their workspaces.

With this in mind, we asked ourselves... How can our products extend the office landscape to create more flexible meeting and working scenarios? How can we reduce the need for expensive, inflexible static walls? Architectural partition screens and pods make this a reality.

Our Glass Office Pods and furniture systems extend and complement most office landscape by providing the opportunity to divide open spaces and create closed or partially closed rooms.

The partition screens’ variety of sizes and configurations means that for the first time, open plan spaces can deliver the same level of scope offered by the combination of fixed cellular space and open plan areas.

With the addition of these partition screen systems to our range, space-pod has consolidated its focus on delivering the breadth of choice and function our clients demand, for today and tomorrow.

Work in peace

Contemporary, open-plan working is increasingly popular and encourages better communication, but it has its challenges. Noise distraction and lack of privacy are a daily frustration and can reduce efficiency. 

Why build walls?

Fixed partitions soon become obsolete, but our curved and straight screening partitions allow workspaces to flex and expand to suit your space, your people, your projects.

And when it’s time for new or bigger spaces, our products simply move with you.

Be more adaptable

When, where and how will your organisation grow? Nobody knows the future. Our products build a more agile business, helping you adapt your environment at little or no cost. Whether it’s an increase in staff, a change of teams or other demands on space, our screens and office partitions can be moved and linked within minutes. Once in place, flexibility becomes permanent.

With change happening so rapidly, even three years from now is considered a long time into the future.

Remove the clutter

As workspaces and working patterns change, a coherent, organised environment makes for comfort and efficiency. Resources, postage, recycling and vending facilities nest tidily within our partition screens.In open-plan workspaces, everything is exposed. Mobile office partition screens create distinct workspaces or specific areas for projects and presentations.

The external architecture is one of permanence and control; on the inside, why not have complete freedom.

To find out more and the potential benefits to your business contact one of our Customer Service team today on 08704 321515 or email us

office restructuring?

Businesses need to restructure their offices for many reasons;



> fitting more people into the same space,
> creating better communication in the office,
> merging or combining teams,
> improving productivity,
> downsizing of the workforce,
> adapting a workspace for hot-desking or job-share.

This challenge is at the heart of what space-pod does best. By listening to you and discussing how your office performs we can make suggestions that will make your workspace more productive. These may be as simple as looking at desk layouts or storage requirements. People rarely perform well in an uncomfortable environment. The right use of space can make as much impact on your business as the right choice of people.

Call 08704 321515 to see how space-pod can help you to restructure your office in a way which, reduces your operating budget, eases your cash flow and improves the productivity and health & safety of your staff.

If you’re located in London or the Home Counties and have between 20 and 500 desk-based staff, then we can guarantee that we will have a positive effect on your business, so let’s meet for a ‘no-cost’ evaluation of your needs and the challenges that you face – what have you got to lose?

call us on 08704 321515 or find out more at www.space-pod.co.uk