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The rise of coworking spaces is set to continue, with around  5.1 million workers  forecast to utilize these spaces by 2022. This new global trend reflects the way modern businesses are evolving, ensuring that they tap into the biggest possible pool of talent by offering flexibility in terms of work hours, work environments, and even geography. As the industry grows, so coworking ventures seek new niches to give their clients more tailored services – and one niche is the rising trend that is the women-only coworking space. Here’s some insight into this trend from  our NJ office design team . Why Women-Only?  It’s natural for men to feel a little left out of this trend, but it’s not about creating an exclusive space. It’s all about creating a space that is designed to effectively meet the needs of women in the workplace. This is an area where modern workplaces have notoriously struggled to achieve these inclusive goals, and coworking spaces are a unique...

Your employees are the heart and soul of your company. Making sure they are comfortable, productive, and able to work efficiently should be a top priority for business owners. Here are a few things that research shows office workers want from their work environments: Natural Elements for Office Design Many office workers spend the vast majority of their days in-doors and in traffic. A study by Human Spaces  showed that office workers want natural light, live indoor plants, quiet work spaces, bright and/or natural colors, and a view of the sea.  While many business owners won’t be able to offer employees a view of the sea, bringing in some of the other natural elements doesn’t necessarily equal an office fit out. Remember that  colors and an indoor environment  can affect everything from an employee’s mood to their productivity levels, so meeting their needs of being closer to nature and working in a peaceful environment benefits everyone. Incorp...

Color is one of the easiest, most affordable and most cost-effective ways to revitalize your  workspace , influence productivity and even energize your employees. Here are some of this year’s trending colors to help inspire your remodel. Natural greens:  Think of how springtime makes you feel – a new start, freshness, life and vitality – and you can see how natural greens can do the same to your workplace. Lighter shades inspire fresh thinking and vibrant energy, while calmer shades inspire tranquility, wellness and reduced anxiety. Azure and royal blue:  These bright, rich blues inspire communication and productivity, pairing well with other colors and themes. Use it in darker shades as a calming accent color or in lighter shades for a more relaxing look. Its popularity means that it will suit everyone’s taste. Earthy browns:  Avoid drab browns and anonymous creams and choose browns that are rich, warm and earthy. Although it’s a neutral tone, it adds a we...

On March 14 th  of this year, the plans for the new headquarters for the Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom were unveiled – a building that aims to be one of the healthiest office buildings in the world. The 160,000 square foot building, which was designed by AHR Architects and will be officially known as The Spine, will be BREEAM Excellent rated and one of the first in the world to achieve the international WELL Building Standard of modern building design. Wellness is a Focus-Feature of The Spine  The Spine, which takes its name from the striking staircase on its northern elevation that takes design inspiration from human vertebrae, will have some impressive features setting it apart from other workplaces. Wellness has become a focus for many big businesses and, according to Professor Jane Dacre, President of the RCP, the building will embody the RCPs commitment to wellbeing by meeting WELL targets. Some interesting features of the building include t...