tp bennett designs a fresh new spot for Aviva at EightyFen
A transparent, community-focused office design represents a milestone in the organisation's commitment to creating positive workspaces.
Both of Quadrant’s newest collections, Cork and Scape, combine organic textures with eco-friendly materials – but they’re unique in look, feel and function
The spotlight remains on what impact a shortage of Grade A office space is having in the market. However, by focusing on the lack of ‘new’ stock, we are considerably limiting our scope for solutions.
We interviewed Devinder Bhogal on her role, her experience and some valuable lessons learned.
There is a modest body of evidence that all is not entirely well. Already this spring Regus-owned IWG revealed a profits fall and plans to close some of its UK offices.
Although our focus is very much on the UK market, when our friends at Gensler London scooped the Mixology award for Medium Commercial Project earlier this year, we wanted to find out more about their incredible scheme – regardless of its geography.
With their fine contemporary seamless finishes for walls, floors and furniture, Maike interiors have created a surface finish that is waterproof, hard-wearing, VOC free and can be used externally and internally.
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) the UK’s productivity levels recently lagged behind those of our European neighbours, while commentators continue to discuss the ‘productivity puzzle.’ Sarah Dodsworth, Creative Director at SpaceInvader gives us her own analysis.
Mix Interiors hosted another fascinating MixInspired at Barclay's Eagle Lab, this time on the topic of emotional design. The session explored the importance of emotional design within the workplace, and the impact it can have on the end user.
Wellbeing makes up a fundamental part of any office design – if a basic level of wellbeing is not being achieved, then the design is underperforming. Over the next few years, wellbeing is expected to continue to become more and more embedded in our working lives. Oktra’s Nic Pryke tells us more.
Wellbeing is a personal choice. It is not something that we are given, but a choice that we can make. No matter what conditions we are in, it is a choice that is available if one is conscious of it. Designer Elina Grigoriou, who knows what’s what when it comes to the subject, having recently published a book – ‘Wellbeing in Interiors – Philosophy, Design and Value in Practice’ – presents us with a perfect introduction to our wellbeing spotlight.
Revolut is one of the current leaders in the FinTech market - we take a look around their new office space in Canary Wharf.
Marijke Griffioen, Senior Designer at Forbo Flooring Systems discusses the rise of linoleum and it's use as a sustainable surface application, not just reserved for flooring.