Monocle is a striking six-storey development in the heart of Hull city centre, redefining modern workspaces with a focus on quality, flexibility and design.

 
Owned and operated by Allenby Commercial, the development offers a range of premium office environments from compact studios to expansive headquarters, carefully curated to support businesses of all sizes.

At ground level, a dynamic cafe and business lounge offers a natural hub for collaboration featuring meeting pods, boardrooms, hot desks and relaxed breakout areas. Designed to encourage interaction and productivity, the space is ideal for informal meetings, networking and events.

Hacel were proud to support Allenby Commercial in the transformation of this landmark building, delivering a considered lighting solution tailored to the evolving needs of modern workplaces. With flexibility at the core of the design, the scheme incorporates stylish, high-performance Encore 80 spotlights and Microbezel 215 surface-mounted downlights, providing a balance of focused and ambient illumination. This combination enables adaptable lighting layouts that respond to changing workspace configurations, enhancing both visual comfort and spatial versatility.