• What will the workspace of the future look like? Vitra explores new concepts

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    via designweek: Ideas at the Orgatec trade fair in Cologne, Germany, include a super-flexible space, a shared space by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby and a company home. Workspace design for today and the future has been explored at the Vitra Work 2018 showcase at the Orgatec trade fair in Cologne, Germany. Three concepts have been presented: a super-flexible space designed by Konstantin Grcic, a company home by Sevil Peach and a shared workspace by Barber & Osgerby. The overall concept of Work 2018 has been designed by Pernilla Ohrstedt and Jonathan Olivares. Ohrstedt says they asked themselves: “How do we nurture the discussion within the company, between designers and Vitra and partners to come up with new ideas about where the workspace is going? There isn’t one answer but to understand the challenges and possibilities we needed to come together.” Keen to try create a place where “these conversations take centre ground” and “try out office concepts”, they created the Work “town”. This consisted of a central “street” with the three main concept designs on one side and smaller kiosks with partner products displayed on the other. Exploring what workspaces of today had become, Ohrstedt says they have focused on “integrating public spaces” into the overall concept. “People in the freelance economy typically move between spaces,” Ohrstedt says. “They will work in transit, in a café, in a park, at home and maybe in a shared office space. “They will choose the spaces where they will be more productive in… Read more

  • The Benefits of Well-Designed Spaces in Today’s Public Workplace

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    via Building Design Construction: In the past, obtaining — or being offered — one’s own office meant that a milestone had been reached. The individual in question had proven their worth, in a sense, or reached a professional level that meant a private office was a tangible marker of success. The most fortunate employees were able to work in a space with a window and, if they were lucky or well-established at the executive level, a pleasant view, which they could show off to clients, or simply appreciate while moving through day-to-day tasks and operations. To allow other staff the privilege of privacy — or to ensure that they remained productive and did not socialize too much — cubicles on the main office floor became a way to give each person his or her own separate space. Today, modern office design barely resembles this maze of panels from days past. With co-working spaces increasing in popularity and the open office being today’s trendy alternative, few employees have a dedicated desk. The ability to work anywhere in an office building and continually collaborate with coworkers means that a certain fluidity exists in the workplace. However, many companies require both public and private spaces to cater to all office needs including meetings, important calls, and areas for staff to relax and recharge. Additionally, the diffusion of natural light into the main office space is important for employee well-being and overall wellness — a focus that has factored into the design of contemporary spaces.… Read more

  • Analysis. Office Interior Design in Romania Goes Green, Chills Out

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    via Business Review : The office is increasingly becoming a tool for attracting and retaining valuable employees as well as conveying company identity. But how exactly are local firms using interior design to reach these goals and what new trends are shaping up? – Simona Bazavan The office environment is changing, and how it is doing so has to do with more profound shifts in the way people live and work, say real estate representatives. The office building concept as we know it is transforming under the influence of new generations, new lifestyles and the new jobs being created, Ovidiu Sandor, the developer behind the EUR 130 million ISHO project in Timisoara, tells BR. “The traditional working environment is being improved and integrated. There already is flexibility and there will be even more when it comes to the actual time spent at the office or the work schedule, which will directly impact the concept of an office building itself,” he says. A greater focus on the environment and sustainability, the changes brought about by technological advances, the increase in the retirement age, and some opting for lower pay in favor of a set of “soft values” that have to do with enjoying day-to-day life are other factors impacting the office environment, adds Mirona Craciun, brand manager of interior workspace solutions provider Kinnarps Romania. “All this dictates a holistic approach to the working environment, encouraging employers to create spaces where their employees are not simple pawns, but members of a community where… Read more