Henry J Lyons wins Fit Out Project of the Year – International at the Fit Out Awards 2025

Celebrated for a project that fuses brand storytelling with spatial design at the highest level, Henry J Lyons claimed the Fit Out Project of the Year – International at the Fit Out Awards 2025, recognised last year for the London Customer Experience Centre, an immersive workplace environment built around the "Dawn of Innovation" concept that translates corporate vision into a living, breathing narrative space.

The project's ambition lay in its refusal to treat the workplace as a neutral backdrop. From the warmth of its material palette to the playful elegance of its detailing, every element of the design was calibrated to reflect a specific brand story, creating an environment where innovation and human connection are not just referenced but genuinely felt. The result is a space that rewards both the first-time visitor and the daily occupant, sustaining its impact through layers of thoughtful design decisions that reveal themselves over time.

Delivering that level of creative coherence across an international project required seamless coordination across global teams without any compromise to design consistency — a logistical achievement that judges noted as integral to the submission's strength.

The panel left little doubt about what made the entry stand out. "The 'Dawn of Innovation' concept shines through with warmth and optimism, translating corporate vision into an immersive workplace narrative full of thoughtful details and playful elegance. Delivered with seamless global coordination and design consistency, this space stands as a vibrant tribute to innovation, connection, and the power of purposeful design," judges stated.

The win reflects the standard the Fit Out Awards apply to international projects, where outstanding submissions demonstrate not just design excellence but the organisational capability to deliver it consistently across borders, and the creative conviction to produce spaces that leave a lasting impression on the people who inhabit them.

As the 2026 awards cycle progresses, the challenge for Ireland's international design community is clear: who will bring the next bold concept to life on the world stage?

Visit the official Fit Out Awards website to explore entry categories, review past winners, and access insights shaping design and fit-out standards across Ireland.