Client background

DRW Investments (UK) engages in proprietary trading of financial futures, equities, and options listed on the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (“LIFFE”), the EUREX and other European exchanges. It is a member of the London Stock Exchange and acts as a designated market-maker in certain instruments listed on the LIFFE. It is part of Chicago’s DRW Investment Group, which also focuses on the technological development of trading platforms and offers some execution services.

Scope of works included

• Space planning & design consultancy
• Project management
• Partitioning
• Comms Room
• Data cabling and power
• Trading positions & dealer desks
• Furniture
• Lighting
• Air-conditioning
• Ceiling

Points of note

In view of this particular client’s business, the design and specification of the Comms Room was a critical feature of the project. Handover was achieved a day in advance of the original deadline.

Client comment

"The Maris team provided a professional job of the highest standard. They clearly understood our requirements from the outset and produced a design that optimised our space, facilitated our technology, which also matched the company’s dynamic outlook. The close working relationship that developed between the key members of our organisation and the Maris team helped us address all issues that arose and stick to our very strict timetable. The result, of course, speaks volumes."