Creating the Modern Office
Huckletree’s sleek reception area with an iridescent desk, hanging greenery from the ceiling, and modern lighting fixtures, creating a dynamic and welcoming atmosphere.
Creating the Modern Office
If discussing the topic ‘creating the modern office’ five years ago, you might argue that creating the modern office meant creating a space that had the ability to be flexible, agile and suit business needs. A space that could accommodate expansion and contraction of numbers depending on market conditions. Modus Creative Director, Vidhi Sharma, argues that creating the modern office today, is still that to an extent but significantly more people led. Read on to hear Vidhi’s thoughts on creating the modern office.
Flexible and Adaptable Workspace Design for Storey
Versatile communal space at Storey - 2 Kingdom Street, designed by Modus Workspace. Open seating arrangements, mixed-use tables, and decorative elements like glass-tiled islands create a flexible area for informal meetings or relaxation.
Flexible and Adaptable Workspace Design for Storey
Storey by British Land offers flexible, personalised workspaces, and at 2 Kingdom Street, we delivered a 26,000 sq. ft. project that stayed on time and within budget. The space includes a lounge, café, and adaptable private tenancies. Working with Gensler, we ensured the design met evolving tenant needs while maintaining Storey’s vision.
Neurodiversity in the workplace
Elegant co-working space at Fora Greencoat Place, designed by Modus, featuring a beautifully restored atrium with intricate architectural details, comfortable seating, and lush greenery, creating a serene and inspiring environment for work.
Neurodiversity in the workplace
Neurodiversity refers to the different ways in which the brain can work and interpret information. This short article will explore the topic of neurodiversity within the workplace, specifically the ways in which workspace design can support those who process sensory information in different ways.
Better in wood? The scientific evidence holds a grain of truth
Regeneration Pods at MITIE’s office in The Shard, London, offering employees a tech-free space for relaxation with panoramic city views.
Better in wood? The scientific evidence holds a grain of truth
Could the visible presence of wood grain in the working environment improve comfort, boost creativity and lower fatigue? Cognitive scientists are making the case Here is what research scientists have discovered in linking the visibility of wood grain to positive psychological outcomes. For workplace designers, there is a clear message about the benefits of wood-lined environments.
The choice of curves or straight lines is a matter of science, not taste
The choice of curves or straight lines is a matter of science, not taste
New scientific research explains why curved lines might be more appropriate in some office environments, while angular and rectilinear forms might work better in other situations
Biophilic Design in the Workplace
Joseph Joseph team members in their newly refurbished office space.
Biophilic Design in the Workplace
At Clerkenwell Design Week 2022 we attended an inspiring and informative talk by Sam McCarthy from Plant Designs which explored how the use of planting in urban working environments can develop dynamic and engaging spaces, as well as boost creativity and collaboration in the workplace.
The big design moves that can boost creativity at work
SLG office kitchen area featuring a neon sign reading
The big design moves that can boost creativity at work
Alongside easy, inexpensive design ideas to encourage innovative thinking, major investment in landscaping, interior remodelling and art works can be a spur to creative step change, according to neuroscience research.
Plants and Positivity: A winning formula for the future workplace?
Blue themed meeting room with orange mesh office chairs, and a hanging plant ceiling installation.
Plants and Positivity: A winning formula for the future workplace?
As companies seek to improve wellbeing and performance across a range of places in the hybrid era, scientific research suggests that a combination of positive design and biophilic design can address the widest range of human needs.
Clerkenwell Design Week: Human-Centric Ergonomics
Alpha FX office designed by Modus Workspace, featuring a bright, modern space with large windows and natural light. Two people are seated at a wooden table with laptops, surrounded by greenery and stylish black pendant lighting. In the background, a group of people gather around a communal bar area, fostering collaboration in an open, inviting environment
Clerkenwell Design Week: Human-Centric Ergonomics
Ergonomics is a broad discipline, especially within the workplace. Most commonly ergonomics can be associated with office furniture. However, there are many habits that we as individuals can adopt to further this notion of ergonomic success within the workplace.

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