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.
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.
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.
Ouronyx, a luxury aesthetics clinic in Mayfair, was designed to create a calming and boutique-like atmosphere that prioritises client comfort. The space combines clean lines, a muted colour palette, and interactive artwork to evoke emotions and build trust. From the welcoming lounge to the tranquil treatment areas, the design offers a seamless, relaxing experience that immerses clients in peace and serenity.
SLG, an adventurous beauty brand, transformed a 30,000 sq. ft. concrete shell into Studio 19, an inspiring workspace designed to enhance creativity and employee experience. The bold design includes unique features like an orange glass box meeting room, a skateboard-friendly freeway, and bleacher seating, blending industrial finishes with softer elements.
In partnership with Fora, we transformed a 1930s warehouse into a modern workspace blending heritage with innovative design. The space includes biophilic elements, vertical farm towers, and cutting-edge amenities. Each floor offers a unique design, promoting wellbeing and creativity while honouring the building’s history.
I have spent thirty years creating workplaces for companies, and the last four years researching the question of why some organisations that move to new offices experience extremely positive transformative effects – whilst others less so.
When architects Arney Fender Katsalidis (AFK) worked in partnership with WORKTECH Academy to study the future of the flexible workspace market in the UK, the research team discovered that corporate occupiers and flexible space operators were searching for a new formula in the emerging hybrid world of work – with important implications for design and amenities. In this extract from the report, ‘The Future of Flex: Flexible Workspace in the UK Post Covid-19’ (2021), Earle Arney and Kat Hayes of AFK look at what corporate occupiers are looking for in terms of office design and present some prevailing themes.
Companies are under more pressure than ever before to innovate. Evidence from neuroscience research suggests there are basic design steps firms can take to support creative thinking.
