However ‘sustainable’ newly manufactured furniture is, it inevitably has a larger carbon footprint than pre-owned furniture. We’ve been specifying odd pieces of secondhand furniture for a few years now, but increasingly we’re able to fit out offices with primarily used furniture. It’s not always easy and certainly takes a bit of creativity but the benefits …
We’ve always been aware of the environmental impact that interior projects have but frankly budget has normally been a priority for our clients. However, the tide is turning and we’ve noticed that more people are asking about sustainable options, becoming willing to increase their budget to accommodate environmental concerns and generally engaging with ethical and green …
Have you 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 …
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 …
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 …