As we all know, care homes have been hit terribly hard by the coronavirus. Although health and hygiene have always been vital in care home design, it’s time we reflected on potential improvements that can be made to reduce the risk for residents and staff. Balancing the benefits and potential dangers of human interaction is …
Organisations within the healthcare sector, whether hospitals, clinics, dentists or hospices have complex needs when it comes to interior design. We’ve noticed that newer hospitals are certainly switching away from the insipid pastels towards a more vibrant palette but what considerations need to be made to create a great palette for healthcare interiors. As you …
It’s Stress Awareness Day on 6th November and that got us thinking about the effect our office environment has on mental health. We spend so much time in the office that poorly designed spaces are bound to have a negative effect on our mood or concentration. Here are some considerations you might want to take …
Setting up a shop in these uncertain times takes nerves of steel. Many years ago independent retailers sprang up all over the place and had healthy budgets to invest in their interiors. It’s not so easy now but good independent shops are still surviving and some are even thriving. The death of the high street …
Flexible working is one of the mega trends of the 21st century, but what exactly is meant by a flexible workforce and what impact does it have on designing office interiors? When you see a near-empty office, the burden of the rent looms large but before you make drastic changes consider the options. What is …
Co-working spaces are big news. WeWork, the American co-working giant owns over 4 million square metres of real estate global (as of 2018) but they certainly don’t run the show. Co-working spaces are popping up all over the place due to the trends of modern working, including increased remote workers, freelancers and portfolio careers. Co-working …