Looking to transform your office in 2014? Get excited! This year is sure to be filled with incredible trends sure to improve your workplace efficiency, overall productivity while reflecting the company’s unique style. Check out today’s blog post about a couple of the latest office design trends making its way into offices worldwide!
OPEN OFFICES
More and more today, workstations are becoming more open. What this means is that partitions are either being eliminated or their height is being dramatically lowered. This allows for better employee interaction and promotes collaboration.
Global Contract Bridges II – Completely customizable workstation with a variety of configurations, finishes and features.
However, there are some exceptions to this as in the case of executives, managers or other employees who deal with confidential matters. In these cases, glass partitions are being introduced as opposed to dry wall which maximizes lighting throughout the office and gives the workplace a relaxing sense. For those professionals who need even more privacy, translucent panels or frosted glass are perfect options.
Teknion Optos – A seamless glass wall system with a refined design aesthetic.
But for the workers who need the privacy to concentrate, open-office plans may be distracting. This is where moveable furniture is helpful. Desks and cabinets can be reconfigured so that employees can work individually or collaboratively. This factor ties perfectly into the next design trend…
FLEXIBILITY
Everybody knows that no two businesses are the same. However, we continue to compare our work environment to other companies. The one thing that does stand true is that every business changes over time. While some businesses may grow, others may get smaller. As such, a popular new trend in office design today is to offer flexibility for your work space to be adjusted as necessary. This can be done in several ways; through the use of movable walls, detachable partitions or sliding doors. Purchasing flexible office furniture will make re-configuring your office space much easier and therefore more affordable when you have to make these changes.
The Viceversa collection above from Global Contract transforms the workplace to provide flexibility, mobility, teaming and communication. Designed for change, Viceversa tables, storage and accessories allows you to create a dynamic worksetting to accommodate any number of applications to increase performance in personal, shared, or common spaces.
For example an unique invention, called a sit- stand, allows for greater flexibility by giving the user the ability to go from a sitting position to a standing one. These types of devices are perfect for computer call centers or for those who don’t wish to sit for 8 hours a day!
Teknion’s Livello flip-top, height-adjustable meeting tables move quickly into place for casual meetings and, when the area is required for other uses, nest and store in minimal space.
These are just a couple office design trends making waves this year. Stayed tuned for more design tips and feel free to share your comments below on your favourite office solutions!