Network Fix Boosts Design Speed for London Architects

This award-winning architectural practice, based in central London, is known for shaping the city’s skyline with bold, sustainable design. With a portfolio that spans commercial towers to residential developments, the firm blends creativity with meticulous detail. Their team of architects and designers works at the intersection of vision and precision, and they rely heavily on powerful digital tools, complex modelling software, and seamless collaboration to bring their ideas to life.

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Despite their creativity and technical skill, the firm was being held back by something much less exciting: their network.

Teams regularly worked with huge 3D models and collaborative CAD files, but transferring these across the network was painfully slow. It wasn’t just frustrating; it was delaying deadlines. Client meetings were occasionally interrupted by unreliable connections, and routine patching caused extended downtime that halted design work mid-flow.

This wasn’t simply an inconvenience: it was becoming a barrier to growth. The leadership team knew they needed more than a quick fix. They needed a smarter, scalable network that could keep up with the pace and precision their projects demanded.

To get things moving, literally, Lyon Tech designed a complete Network Management and Monitoring strategy built around speed, reliability, and zero disruption.

Key upgrades included:

• 24/7 Network Monitoring: Real-time insights meant issues could be spotted and resolved before they affected users.
• Intelligent Patch Management: Automated patching across devices and infrastructure eliminated the need for lengthy manual updates.
• Bandwidth Optimisation: Network traffic was rebalanced to prioritise CAD and BIM transfers, keeping large design files flowing smoothly.
• After-Hours Maintenance: Firmware and software updates were scheduled outside business hours, so the creative teams could keep working uninterrupted.
• Transparent Reporting: Regular performance insights helped the leadership team make better decisions about infrastructure planning.

The difference was immediate and lasting.

Design teams reported up to 30% faster file transfers, making collaborative workflows quicker and less frustrating. There was no unplanned downtime in the first three months post-rollout, giving architects confidence that their tools would be ready when they needed them.

Client presentations, once vulnerable to connection drops, became smoother and more reliable. And with updates happening after hours, creativity no longer had to pause for patching.

The internal IT lead now has full visibility over network health, backed by regular reporting and fast response from the Lyon Tech team. The firm isn’t just operating more smoothly: it’s better equipped to handle the complex, high-volume projects it’s known for.

A smart network isn’t just infrastructure. For this practice, it’s become a competitive edge.