Work has started on Inmarsat's new 121,000 sq ft HQ office building at 50 Finsbury Square in central London, which will open next year.
The office, spread over eight floors, will be home for the company's satellite, network and cyber operations centre and provide workspace, a gym and a rooftop terrace for staff.
The company has been developing plans for the new space since 2019, with the lease at its current headquarters on Old Street Roundabout expiring next year. 50 Finsbury Square will upgrade facilities and provide ultra-modern infrastructure for Inmarsat's technical teams, including satellite and network operations, analysts and engineers.
The office is designed to match the orbits of the solar system, with open plan meeting and workspaces revolving around a central collaboration hub. The atrium will feature hanging staircases linking floors with a new presentation hall.
Inmarsat will first move its operation centres for rigorous testing this Autumn before the new headquarters opens in early 2024.
Rajeev Suri, Inmarsat CEO, said "As we have all experienced, the world of work has evolved since the pandemic. While we have had long-term plans in place to upgrade our headquarters, we have adapted our designs to include faster technology and empower our employees to work collaboratively, flexibly and efficiently.
"As we announced in 2021, Inmarsat's combination with Viasat will create a new leader in global communications. With this move, we look forward to providing for customers into the 2030s and beyond by creating a new international headquarters for the combined company. Together, we are in a strong position to continue leading the UK's burgeoning space sector."