It is a given that the design of a work environment affects the performance and creativity of a company’s people. According to recent research by the architecture firm Gensler, if you want to create a “high-performance” culture, a well-designed and well-structured work environment, with ergonomic office furniture, is the key factor.
An environment that encourages collaboration without sacrificing people’s ability to concentrate and withdraw on their own is the bone of contention in modern workplace design. Forget claustrophobic cubicles and noisy open-plan workplaces. Give your people the choice of whether to work with a team or on their own.
Short on space?
What do you do when there isn’t enough space? Be smart about it. Recent studies have shown that light has a positive effect on our mental health. Keep the light diffuse and create a meeting space with glass partitions. Floor-to-ceiling glass office partitions in single or double glazing preserve the brightness of the space, while creating a room for meetings or focused work, away from the noise around it.
Too much noise?
Intense urbanisation has created workplaces around city centres: many people packed into one space, often a very limited one, resulting in a constant din. A well-planned arrangement of sound-absorbing panels and roller blinds can give you up to 100% local sound absorption.
Love colour?
Workspaces with lots of people? Choose simple lines and add a distinctive touch by playing with colour. Consult a specialist to get a pleasant and distinctive result. Pay close attention to comfortable, correct working posture by choosing ergonomic office chairs with the right specifications.
Boost your people’s creativity with a few special small touches: glass boards in various colours, customised wallpapers, original coat hooks and much more to make your workspace unique.
Text – Editing: Georgia Lalakou (Communications Manager, TOPOS)
