"How can BP design ‘ACEs’ (Advanced Collaborative Environments). as places where great work gets done?"



The pupils visited the existing workstations and spoke to architects about the ACEs dimensions. Talking to interior designers they researched current design processes and ergomomic trends . The pupils built models of the ACE and created design sheets on features including furniture.



Two models highlighting innovative design and branding ideas. The group was invited to present again to an internal BP workshop.



"... they came up with innovative ideas such as putting whiteboards between a bank of screens so you can write information down as you view the screens… we’ve asked them to come and look at the offshore support centres in a year to see the finished product.” Ian Phillips, Project Manager, BP