Following the acquisition of Shire by Takeda, the client required rapid consolidation of teams across multiple European locations, integrating business units while maintaining operational continuity, managing complex stakeholder environments, and delivering large-scale projects within demanding timelines.
Takeda / Shire
Services
Sector
Completion
- 2020
Delivering complex consolidation projects across Europe, integrating teams and operations following a major acquisition within a life sciences organization.
Size
0 SqFt
Client Challenge
Design response
A coordinated, fast-track design and delivery approach enabling integration of teams while maintaining operational continuity across complex, multi-location projects.
Integration of teams
Workplace environments were designed to support the integration of multiple business units, enabling collaboration and alignment while bringing together teams from different locations into cohesive, high-performing environments.
Operational continuity
Design solutions were carefully planned to allow reconfiguration of occupied spaces, ensuring business operations continued without disruption throughout the project delivery process.
Scalable delivery model
A repeatable approach enabled efficient rollout across multiple locations, supporting consistency while adapting to local requirements and stakeholder needs across the European portfolio.
Delivery
Zenixspace delivered full-service design, construction, and project management across multiple projects, including a 20,000 sqm Zurich consolidation delivered within 14 months, coordinating stakeholders and maintaining operations across 8,000 sqm of occupied space.
Outcomes
Workplace impact
The consolidated workplaces support collaboration and integration across teams, enabling employees from different business units to work effectively together while maintaining operational efficiency and continuity throughout the transition.
Business results
The projects enabled rapid integration following acquisition, delivering large-scale consolidation efficiently, minimizing disruption, and supporting the client’s strategic objectives across multiple European locations.
