The origins of DEGW lie in the formation of the London office of JFN associates - a leading firm of US-based space planners - by Frank Duffy in 1971. In 1973 Frank left JFN to form DEGW in partnership with Peter Eley, Luigi Giffone and John Worthington.

Established in 1973, DEGW operates from a network of twelve offices across Europe, Asia and America. This platform gives us broad global knowledge but enables us to deliver appropriate local solutions to our clients.

Our people are leaders in their fields. They include architects, interior and graphic designers, ergonomists, statisticians, psychologists, technicians and project managers.

Design for change.

DEGW works with both the supply and demand sides of the real estate industry to provide innovative solutions that deliver measurable business benefits.

We bring a multi-disciplinary approach to all our projects, integrating research, strategy and design. Our primary area of expertise is the evolving workplace, but we have also developed specialisms in urban planning, learning environments and healthcare. Working with clients on a range of projects - from the chair to the city - we build flexibility into our solutions, designing for future change.

The breadth of our knowledge and experience allows us to collaborate with organisations of all kinds, anticipating and fulfilling their very different needs.

Delivering measurable business benefits.

DEGW helps all of its clients - property investors, developers and occupiers - to use their real estate to generate business value. We apply the very latest ideas, techniques and practices to bring tangible benefits and opportunities to a wide range of clients.

• DEGW experience and research anticipates diverse   occupiers' trends.

• DEGW strategy and design delivers innovative real estate   solutions.

• DEGW knowledge and creative thinking maximises   property investment returns.