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Fitting out the modern office is not a cheap business.  Standards and regulations are much higher than even 10 years ago and include sound proofing, thermal dynamics, functionality and of course aesthetics.  But what about sustainability? Robert Trench is the co owner of Future Office  offers the most modern looking office decor but all of it has been reclaimed or repurposed from something else.

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