August

A small office, designed by l’escaut architectures presents the charming construction of an outdoors workspace that helps to maintain the natural environment. Based in Uccle, Belguim, this small graphic design workshop is slightly submerged into the ground behind the designers…

One of the largest providers of sound absorbing panels, desk screens and office products brings a new range of sound absorbing letters. Gotessons, the company behind a wide range of innovative products for offices, hotels and conferencing have installed a…

Architect firm _naturehumaine, based in Montreal have designed the interiors of a traditional, yet modern bakery/cafe in Côte-des-Neiges, Montreal, Canada. The ‘Au Pain Doré’ wanted a renovated look to give it contemporary appeal whilst retaining the reputation of a bakery/cafe…

To inspire and encourage individuality, the new Kontich headquarters for clothing retailer Veritas in Belgium brings us a beautifully envisaged office interior. The company wanted to reflect its motto that is based around the ideas of DIY, or ‘Do it…

Concrete reception desks, large use of reclaimed wood, 500 locally salvaged wooden doors, and LED innovation make this project by Neumann Smith Architects a presentation of great office design to aspire to. We like to see office design being taken…

Japanese interior design is one of the most distinctive in style. We showcase a simple but funky design by Japan’s BaNANA OFFICE Inc for a shaved ice or Yelo parlour in Tokyo, Japan. The client, Yelo at Kaki Gori was…

With increasing energy prices and corporate responsibility to reduce carbon-footprint, we have a look at what some recent office and commercial projects, showcasing how they have achieved some of the highest green ratings. Co-Op Headquarters, ManchesterCosting nearly £100m, the…

We spend a large part of the day at work and in the office. To make it welcoming, comfortable and a place that inspires its workforce, the increasing addition of art work or artist installations are becoming increasingly popular. Here,…

The beautiful John Madejski Garden at the Victoria and Albert Museum will become the focal point for a Zaha Hadid installation during this years London Design Festival. The piece, titled ‘Crest’ has been commissioned to the prestigious architecture firm by…

It’s becoming common practise to stay at your desk and eat during lunchtimes. However, it is easy to become a nuisance without realising so take a look at our list of pointers on office lunchtime etiquette to help you and…

There is a lot of academic research strongly suggesting the benefits of playing music in the office. It is now common practise for offices and studios to have music or the radio on. Here we present some information on the…

According to research undertaken by the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, office plants provide a simple solution for workplace satisfaction and focus. An easy and low-cost method, we bring you a run down of some easy to maintain indoor plants…

Trends in the design of a healthier working environment, staying fit at the desk and additions such as stand-up desks are not a new thing to help promote physically healthier habits in the office. But as well as the physical,…