Have you ever been in an office that you thought was incredibly well-designed with amazing features you wish you could have in yours? The truth is, it took some serious effort to get that office to look the way it does. A great office space design doesn’t just happen on its own. It requires a… Read More »
Before you move into a new office space, deciding what colors to use for walls, furniture and accessories is important. Although it’s easiest to do, stark white walls and minimal decorating create a cold, institutional atmosphere. Instead, create a feng shui office to create a calm, welcoming environment that helps employees, clients or patients relax… Read More »
In a recent issue of Building Design + Construction magazine, senior editor Julie Higgenbotham outlined several ways that future medical offices will differ from typical medical offices of the 20th century. According to the article, the development model is shifting toward a leaner, greener and more digital medical facility. Architects and designers are eschewing typical… Read More »
To us, the benefits of medical office space design are obvious. But then they should be; it’s our business. So we’ll take a moment or two to explain just how this product can benefit you. One might be forgiven for thinking that medical office space design consists merely of aesthetics tangential to the success of… Read More »
The curated cloud development community with the less-than-ethereal name of Heavybit Industries has only been in its current office space in San Francisco’s SOMA (South of Market) location since the summer of 2012, but they’ve already changed everything about the way we think of great office space. When architectural firm IwamotoScott was presented with the challenge… Read More »
There is a whole branch of science devoted to getting things done. Workplace productivity studies have helped prove once and for all what some of the best workplace configurations are and why. Workplace productivity is something that can be enhanced and controlled as it turns out. Understanding the elements that can be controlled is what… Read More »
From the multi-colored pinstriped wall to the meeting rooms named for colors, there’s no question that Vibes’ corporate headquarters in Chicago are designed to be high-energy. This mobile marketing company has given a lot of thought, not just to color, but also how to sustain the energy level and support the creativity of this technology… Read More »
Workplace productivity depends on more than pep talks, motivational speakers, and the occasional pat on the back. While these can help, there are five important Workplace Productivity Considerations to consider when selecting office space that can help boost productivity. As you view your office space, or as you shop around for new space, think about… Read More »
A new age is upon the business world when it comes to office space design. Efficient use of office space is the name of the game when it comes to developing an office that really gets things done. However, the efficient use of office space may come in more creative ways than you have imagined.… Read More »
Gensler is a global design firm that works in over 100 countries with almost 2,500 clients, and their Atlanta offices are a model of the good design that they seek to foster in an amazing range of client work. Here are some of the things that make the Gensler designs great Atlanta office space. Outdoor… Read More »
Bringing the outdoors inside was one of the goals for Bonita Spencer-Percival, decorator of the Houston office space of London-based Spencer Ogden Energy. “We wanted the Houston space to be organic and earthy, too, not cold and sterile. We wanted the employees to feel energized by the office environment.” There’s no question that she succeeded… Read More »
Colorado is known for being on the cutting edge of both sustainability and entrepreneurial innovation, and Denver Office Space is no exception to the rule. When it comes to thinking outside the typical cube farm box, Green Spaces has created an office environment that is good for the environment as well as being a community… Read More »
It’s become quite popular to make offices stand out for all sorts of reasons. Whether you’re looking to attract employees, enjoy unique locales, or trim back on the spending without sacrificing workflow, there are some great Orlando office space making things work. Here are some examples: The balcony. Jones Lang LaSalle is a real estate… Read More »
When it comes to office space in Dallas and the Fort Worth area, there are plenty of innovative architectural buildings to admire. What’s less often seen by the public are the innovative office space interiors in those buildings. Today we want to share with you some bright and interesting features of two great Dallas office… Read More »
Half way up the Promenade II building, in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, sits the office space of Uzun + Case, a successful structural engineering firm. This unique space consists of 13,500 square feet of sweeping views of the Atlanta skyline, and was noted in the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the coolest Atlanta… Read More »
By improving office space efficiency, you can also improve employee morale and you’ll more than likely see an increase in employee engagement and productivity. An increase in productivity means an increase in profits and improved operations. Here are 5 helpful and useful tips to improve your company’s office space efficiency : Natural Light – Sunshine… Read More »
William Penn, the architect of the Philadelphia province, was extremely disillusioned with the crowded cityscapes he found in so many European cities during the 17th century. Therefore, when he served as the primary designer of the new province in 1681, he made certain that the streets were wider and that the living plots offered ample… Read More »
According to some experts, Seattle is an excellent place to experiment with innovative office space configurations and new priorities. With its relatively high cash flow and youthful work force, there is both the money to experiment with and employees who are more open to innovation. The culture in Seattle is also more informal and egalitarian… Read More »
In Chicago’s West Town area, a former stove manufacturing building has become a hot spot for experimentation with innovative office space. The Universal Building is now home to some innovative Chicago office spaces. The employees at Kaleidoscope, an integrated brand design and realization agency, must work in a collaborative fashion in order to achieve their… Read More »
Your office space is more than just the physical address where employees gather, the mail carrier delivers the bills and the copier hums along. In fact, inside your office there is a microcosm of connection opportunities that either hamper or encourage group efforts and collaboration. You want to create a Collaborative Workspace to enhance employee engagement… Read More »