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 […]
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How to create a great co-working space
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 […]
Designing Your Home Office: A Designer’s Perspective – Part 1
Thanks to an upturn in both self-employment and flexible working trends, the home office is emerging as one of the most important residential amenities. According to the latest ONS figure over 1.54 million people in the UK do the majority of their job at home and many more work from home at least one day […]
Putting staff health at the heart of your office design
Staff health? What’s that got to do with interior design? Well…. when we receive a client brief it normally focuses on quantities (how many desks, how big the meeting room should be etc.) and appearance (company colours, style, mood). Before we draw up plans to ensure compliance with building regulations, the Disability Discrimination Act and […]
Noise reduction solutions for open plan offices
Ever been to one of those incredibly flashy spaces with a hardwood floor and a high ceiling, huge windows and stainless steel surfaces? So chic! And then you attempt to have a conversation with your new client and you can hardly hear yourself, let alone the person you’re trying to impress. No one likes a […]
Finding Your Way With Colour
One of our recent projects for client Craigard was to improve the circulation space within one of their commercial properties, Imperial House, Southampton. We added a splash of colour and clear signage to help tenants and visitors navigate the building. Although the decorative finishes were in good order, the interior scheme was a bit drab […]