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Future-proofing is all about ensuring that your office design will be able to incorporate changes and upgrades easily as your company adapts over the years. While no one can predict the future completely, incorporating future-proofing into your design is the best way to avoid costly redesigns down the line and keep your space functioning smoothly as new technology and equipment is embraced. Here are some tips from our contemporary  office design team  to help your office fitment last for many years to come. Future staffing needs:  When deciding on your workplace layout, remember to incorporate space for staff who will join your company as it grows. Flexible layouts work well here, allowing people to hot-desk or work different tasks in different areas, so it’s easier to slot more people in than if you had a traditional cubicle or office system. Now is also the right time to think about implementing policies for flexible working conditions, so that you establish a...

Bloomberg’s new HQ in London, designed by Norman Foster, was unveiled in October 2017 and is often touted as the world’s most sustainable  office design . Located in the prestigious Square Mile, the building’s design and future mark a very real change in what commercial architecture means. Awareness of its Place in London’s Flow, Society and History  This project required two buildings to be removed from the site, namely Bucklersbury House and Temple Court. These buildings in many ways symbolized where commercial development used to be – from the shoddy removal of a Roman temple discovered on the building site to ignoring street patterns, breaking height restrictions and prioritizing parking space with little regard for pedestrians. In contrast, the new buildings showcase the change in commercial architecture and design to something that fits comfortably into the city skyline while still fitting in an astonishing 1.1 million feet of workspace. It offers a restaurant...

If your offices and office reception area is feeling a little tired and uninspiring, there’s a lot you can do to improve it – even if you don’t have the budget for a big remodel. Here are some easy, affordable  modern office ideas  to freshen up your space. Add some green:  Plants add life to an office, quite literally. They’re inexpensive and, if you choose the right plants, easy to maintain. They are also great for improving employee wellbeing by filtering air, reducing stress and boosting moods. Good plants for office spaces include snake plants, ficus, aloes (for sunny offices), orchids, and peace lilies. Be sure to check the plants light and water needs so you place them in the right areas of your office and, if you don’t want the hassle of caring for them yourself, there are companies who will supply and maintain office plants for you. Upgrade your lighting:  If the mood and productivity at your office is low, your lights may be to blame. Poor lighting...

Moving offices happens for many reasons, whether your business is expanding, moving headquarters, merging with another company or remodeling. Whatever the reason for your move, it’s important to have a plan in place to manage your office relocation, ensure a smooth process and a productive start in your new workspace. Here are some tips from our  commercial office furniture team . It’s never too early to start planning:  As soon as relocation is confirmed, it’s time to start planning. The trick is to manage it the way you’d manage any other complex project: note down specific requirements, determine your budget and develop a timeframe. It’s important to have all the details ready about your new place too, from ensuring new furniture and fittings are in place on time, planning out the flow and layout of your new offices, and identifying different spaces for different activities. Go solo or find a partner:  While it is possible to carry out an office relocation you...

Nature and plant life are often a focus of modern office design and it’s not hard to see why. Studies have shown that connecting employees with nature in the workplace results in reduced stress, increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, cleaner air, and a more attractive, creative and quieter office space. Not all plants can thrive in an office environment, however, so it’s important to choose the right plants for your space. Here’s a quick guide from our team of modern boardroom and  contemporary office furniture specialists. Make These Plants Work with Your Contemporary Office Furniture  The Peace Lilly:  Part of the Araceae family, the Peace Lilly is low maintenance with pretty white flowers that last for ages. They come in a variety of sizes, so they can work as desk or floor plants and although it’s a tropical plant, it loves the shade. One of its most notable qualities is that NASA put it on their list of Top Ten Household Air Cleaning Plants. Sansevie...

Did you know that energy represents around 19% of total expenditure for a typical office building? With a statistic like that, it’s no surprise that more and more businesses are looking to invest in solutions and  modern office design ideas , while they may cost more upfront, that offer significant energy savings over the long-term – potentially cutting your energy bill by up to 50%. So, what are the most effective ways to achieve this? Here are some insights from our team of contemporary office furniture specialists. Get an energy audit:  Before you start to fix a problem, you have to know what you’re dealing with. An energy audit – which many utility companies offer for free to commercial clients – will show you exactly where the money is going each month and how it changes through the seasons. Switch it off:  A simple policy can save a huge amount of money. Printers, computers and other office equipment should be turned off each night. That goes for TVs and ot...

Modern office design  is all about creating a space that is more welcoming, more inspiring and more productive. So, is art an effective way to achieve this? Here’s what our team of contemporary office furniture specialists have to say. Art is an Untapped Source of Office Wellness  Numerous studies have shown that while modern office chairs, flexible hot-desking and even plant life have become a focus for creating wellness in the office, art is one area that has been largely ignored. According to a study by Leesman, an organization dedicated to evaluating how workplaces support and affect employee and organizational performance, 80% of office workers say they feel apathy or even hate for the current artwork in their workplace. Many office design companies as well as the organizations themselves treat office art as simple background decoration that’s not worth the effort to include in their wellness remodel – but this is a very incorrect attitude, and here’s why: F...