When creating a design concept for a busy office, elements of minimalism are often a popular choice. It’s clear to see why: this style is clear, focussed and flexible. However, the danger is that your office tips into the bland and sterile. So how do you balance elements of minimalist design with the character that makes your organisation unique? [Read more…] about Minimalism in the office: How to make it work
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Customising an Office Space: Plants, photos and the personal touch
Making your office work productively is the holy grail of business owners and managers. A personal and collaborative office culture fosters creativity and innovation. While this environment should be built through communication and organisation structure, the physical environment of an office can radically influence how workers feel and perform. It is key to build a sense of ownership within a space, and the space itself is pivotal in this process. There are a variety of levels of personalisation here, from the corporate to the private. [Read more…] about Customising an Office Space: Plants, photos and the personal touch
London Space Rations: Making the most of tiny areas
With central London commercial office space beginning to reach the heights of £60 per square foot, it’s a wonder that growing businesses manage to establish themselves in the city at all. The growing world of new media and tech startups are littered with stories of companies spending their first few years in a parents’ house, a garage lock up, or condemned buildings.
The problem is not just limited to startups, though. Growing companies find that they cannot afford the larger floor area that their numbers ideally demand. The choice that many organisations make is to migrate out of London. If your location is vital to your business, though, what options are left? A clever use of space is surely the answer.
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Essential Questions for Your Office Refit
It has finally come time for an office refit. Perhaps you are relocating to a new premises, or you might need to repurpose your working space for a growing and evolving workforce. Or maybe your current environment has come to the end of its workable life and desperately needs a facelift. What are the key questions that you should ask yourself as you embark on this project in order to achieve the best results?
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The Three R’s: Refit, Refurb or Renovate?
If your building or space needs work, you’ll be thinking along the lines of one of the three R’s: a refit, refurb or renovation. However, when one term merges into the next and are often seen as interchangeable, how do you know what you actually need to undertake? [Read more…] about The Three R’s: Refit, Refurb or Renovate?