Humanscale has announced the appointment of Andre Loosemore to the position of A&D Director, International, taking responsibility for the planning, implementation and monitoring of the furniture manufacturer’s A&D programme in international markets.  Andre has over 18 years experience throughout the commercial sector. He has held key positions with a number of high profile manufacturers, led business development for a global architecture and design practices; and consulted with furniture and building consultancies.

Office design and fit-out form Area is expanding its UK operation and opening a new office base in Birmingham to support and grow its existing client base. The move to Birmingham – one of the UK’s most dynamic regions – comes on the back of a series of successful projects in the region and builds on strong relationships with local clients such as Mills & Reeve, Zurich, Legal & General, Jaguar Land Rover, KPMG, Handelsbanken, Aviva, Grant Thornton and Deloitte. Birmingham and the West Midlands are regarded by economists and businesses alike as one of the most promising places in Britain to invest and grow, which creates opportunities for the commercial property market. More →