The pendulum of interior trends has swung between minimalism and maximalism for an age and while neither will ever be genuinely off-trend, they can both go incredibly wrong. It’s essential to understand the features of each style that has given rise to their longevity. Let’s explore how you can rock the all or the nothing! […]
Read full articleFar too often, our homes or offices become cluttered. Our belongings fill the rooms, and the space begins to invite a sense of claustrophobia. It’s a feeling best avoided our spaces should be a place to feel relaxed, where positive energy is created, and visual discord doesn’t cloud our thoughts. One particular way of easing […]
Read full articleNext time youre using a pen, glance down and observe its design. Chances are youve never done this before. Observe the interplay between its form, function, and shape, the care that has gone into an object most of us use without thought daily. The same could be said for any object lying around the home […]
Read full articleThink about warehouses, exposed brick, beams and formwork, metal roofing and wood flooring that bears the marks of time. You’ve probably already got the exact image in your head. When did this style weave its way into our psyche? Is there a name for it? There is, and the school of Industrial Design is as […]
Read full articleHumans need to keep moving to stay healthy. We weren’t designed to sit in front of a screen for 8+ hours each day and studies have shown how damaging it is, not just to our posture, but to stress levels and emotional wellbeing! Many modern office spaces see their ‘break-out space’ as a critical factor […]
Read full articleWith stress, depression and a raft of mental health issues accounting for almost 14 million days of lost work in the UK last year, increased support of employee wellbeing in the workplace has never been greater. As office spaces encourage more natural light and airflow – thankfully, heading away from traditional, cubical styled, fluorescent-lit offices […]
Read full articleConsidered pioneers of acoustics and sound travel, the Ancient Greeks used their in-depth knowledge when designing the stunning amphitheatres that still stand today. It’s a shame their designers aren’t still working, as some contemporary spaces will overlook acoustics, as it’s often viewed as a ‘cost option’. However, excellent acoustics don’t need to be expensive, especially […]
Read full articleAs workplace technology evolves, so as does the role of Facilities Management. Rewind to 2010, the term ‘co-working’ – where different companies operate within the same workspace – began to circulate. Since then, its impact on the FM industry has been significant. As we celebrate World Facilities Management day, where does the future of FM […]
Read full article“There is no greater designer than nature.” This beautiful quote from British designer Alexander McQueen is now more relevant than ever, as we come to realise how the time spent in solace but surrounded by nature, can feed our creativity. It has the power to remind us of what is truly important and when we […]
Read full articleIf your office has a thermostat, smoke alarm or movement-sensitive – whether you know it or not – it’s a ‘smart’ office. Which is to say your office has automated, programmable devices that function without input. In the last ten years however, the definition of a smart building has expanded exponentially. Whilst not quite at […]
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