Human-centric environments are sharpening the focus of hybrid workspaces as an incubator for change. The workplace has traditionally been all about business. Transforming spaces into more relatable, compassionate, and understanding of human qualities is what humanizing feels like at work. An environment where comfort, emotion, and human values become part of the design is essential for making the workplace relevant, inspiring, and productive. The shift to inclusive workplaces recognizes diverse needs, not just physically but also cognitively and sensory-wise. This contributes to retention, innovation, and productivity through intentionally designed workplaces that welcome all workstyles.
Upcycling your workstyle falls into the genre of adaptive reuse and is defined as the act of taking something no longer in use and giving it a second life and a new function within an updated environment. In doing so, the finished product often becomes more practical, valuable and beautiful than what it previously was.
Adaptive workspaces are designed to be flexible and versatile to accommodate the changing needs of your business. As the landscape of the future of work keeps evolving and adapting, office design will seek trends to futureproof your work environment.
Evolving workplace connectivity relies upon on-going research and development into office design solutions that will support a multi-generational workforce’s varying expectations, wants, and needs. For the growing Gen Z population, flexibility, autonomy, work/life balance, and physical + mental wellbeing have become “must-have” priorities. Read more →
Hospitality design at work builds upon the premise of re-establishing the importance of strengthening the community workplaces provide. It has been the top influencer behind destination design which is driving the return to work. This rising star made a name for itself with the experiential design trend found in coworking spaces.
Intentional home office design starts with a practical assessment of what you have to work with and where you want to work. The flexible work option took a significant leap with many businesses now opting to continue this amenity making working from home permanent for certain positions. Allocating a dedicated workspace at home will give you a much more grounded and focused experience.
Brand storytelling and the experiential nature of brands is driving visionary workspace design today. Spatial branding utilizes interior design to expand visual identity through the use of murals, wall art, and furniture design to portray the depth of the company’s ethos.
Minimalist office design can provide a streamlined workflow to maximize the efficiency of your flexible workplace. If your office was impacted by the downsizing of working from home. A minimalist design approach can make the openness look intentional.
Third Spaces are generally characterized as warm and inviting places where individuals find a comfortable place to work or mingle with others with similar interests. We know these in our everyday life as cafés, coffee houses, boutique hotel lobbies, and art galleries. These are spaces that inspire us to think outside the daily grind and relax into an experience.
