When furnishing your home, would you choose the same chairs for the living room, kitchen and bedroom? The answer is most certainly “no”, and the same logic applies to the office. Even though environments are becoming increasingly fluid and versatile, the choice of seating, as well as other furnishings, still has to follow certain “rules”. […]
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The Regenerative Workspace: the “human-centered” approach to design
By now we are past the “back to the office” phase: some people have returned to the office on a permanent basis, some have chosen hybrid forms of work and some have decided to work exclusively from home. The world, however, is constantly changing: companies cannot afford to relax too much in the status quo, […]
How to design a (personal) workstation to improve productivity
We often talk about taking regular breaks, planning our day in advance or managing projects according to a precise methodology, but we often forget about the importance of the workstation. This factor unequivocally affects productivity. Correctly setting up a workstation by following one’s needs helps to limit distractions, maintain the right posture and make the […]
Office design and Gen Z: what to consider
They are young, they are hungry and they are the future of the working world: we’re of course talking about Gen Z, those born between 1997 and 2010. What until now seemed like the “teenage” generation is no longer so young: a good portion are already of age and about to enter the world of […]
What is an ESG score and how to improve it
ESG Scoring is certainly not new: for more than 20 years, sustainability performance has been talked about as a primary factor in the evaluation of a company. The ESG Score provides a concise assessment of a company’s (or institution’s) activities in environmental, social and governance terms. It’s an important analysis because it can generate a […]
6 habits that make the office more sustainable
The office that looks to the future is sustainability-conscious. It’s designed with an eye towards materials, ventilation, lighting and air conditioning, to minimise environmental impact from every point of view. Respecting the environment, however, must be an integral part of the company DNA, from management choices to the habits of individual workers, and mustn’t depend […]
10 effective brainstorming techniques for teams
In a company it’s very important to stimulate the creative process. One of the most popular techniques is brainstorming, a series of actions aimed at helping teams improve the development of new ideas. The term dates back to the 1940s and was coined by advertising executive Alex F. Hosborn, who included it in his book […]
Experiential learning: what is it and why to use it
“Experience is the only teacher in whom we can trust.” Leonardo Da Vinci The concept of experience in education has deep roots. One only has to think of how children achieve their first knowledge through discovery, practice and action. This approach, although usually associated with childhood and school, can also have relevance in the world […]
Lounge seating: 4 reasons to have it in the office
We’ve recently defined the lounge area as the “heart of the modern office”, an increasingly popular hybrid space with amenities and services, separated from the normal work area and dedicated to employees and external visitors. The design of this area is therefore essential to create a place to relax, hold business meetings, receive guests or […]
Lounges, meeting rooms and visitor reception areas: how to choose the right seats
After a long period of time where the majority of work was done remotely, many companies decided to reorganise their offices so that people could work safely by adopting a hybrid working approach. This has in some cases seen conference rooms and lounges transformed into new work hubs or coworking spaces. Shared desks and tables, […]