VCMT
A new London headquarters for a fast growing global energy trading firm — delivered end to end with zero downtime.
Size
11,000 sq/ft
Location
London, EC3
Project Type
Office Relocation
Industry
Finance
Challenge
VCMT needed a larger, future‑ready workspace that could support rapid growth and the demands of a high‑performance trading environment.
Process
Zentura partnered with VCMT from the earliest stage — locating and negotiating an 11,000 sq ft space, shaping the design, managing delivery and coordinating the full relocation.
Outcome
A modern, spacious headquarters that enhances performance, supports collaboration and gives VCMT the platform to scale confidently.
Finding the Right Home
VCMT’s growth meant their existing office no longer supported their team or their ambitions. They needed a partner who could manage the entire journey — from identifying suitable buildings to negotiating terms and ensuring the space met their operational needs.
Zentura helped VCMT secure an 11,000 sq ft workspace in one of Aldgate’s landmark buildings, giving VCMT the capacity and infrastructure they needed. With the location agreed, the focus shifted to creating a workspace that would support traders, analysts and support teams without compromising performance or continuity.
Designed for High Performance
The design brief centred on creating a modern, functional environment that reflected VCMT’s identity and supported the pace of their work. Zentura developed a layout that balanced trading‑floor efficiency with collaborative spaces and breakout areas.
The scheme prioritised clarity, comfort and flow, ensuring the space could scale with the business. Every detail — from furniture to finishes — was chosen to enhance the day‑to‑day experience and give the team a workspace that felt both professional and energising.
Delivered Without Downtime
For a trading firm, continuity is non‑negotiable. Zentura managed the entire delivery programme, coordinating contractors, controlling costs and ensuring the project progressed without impacting VCMT’s operations. The relocation was planned with precision, allowing the team to move seamlessly into their new headquarters with no interruption to trading activity.
Throughout, VCMT were kept fully informed, giving them confidence that every stage — from build to move‑in — was handled with care and expertise.
The Experience
What better looks like
This project was about making work better. Not flashier. Not louder. Just better.
Better for their traders: with a workspace built around focus, flow and performance.
Better for collaboration: with spaces that support teamwork and fast decision‑making.
Better for growth: with room to expand and infrastructure that scales with the business.
And better for their people: because when the environment improves, so does the work.
