The design world is like the fashion world: nothing is destroyed, everything is reinvented. The resimercial approach to the office world fits into this specific philosophy, rediscovering a trend that had already appeared in design magazines back in 2018 through a lockdown perspective. What does resimercial mean? The term is simply a syncretism, a fusion […]
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Love That Design talks about Alplus together with architects Graur and Zanic
Love That Design is a global platform that brings together the best interior design projects in the Middle East and Africa, with a special focus on the business sector. Here you can discover the most innovative products and companies and get in touch with renowned professionals. This month they are dedicating a long insert to […]
The future in a nutshell: how will we design offices?
More than a year has passed since the Covid-19 emergency began and several global studies are questioning the office evolution, the changing working habits and the consequences of digital transformation processes. Is this the end of open spaces? Will we all have to have a home office, even though space in it is becoming increasingly […]
Krispy Kreme: new corporate offices in Mexico City
With more than 1.000 stores worldwide, and a history going back to the 30s, Krispy Kreme is one of the most recognizable brands in America and the confectionery world in general, thanks to its famous doughnuts. At the end of 2020, the company renovated its headquarters in Mexico City, entrusting the selection and definition of […]
Office design: how we’ll be working in 2021
Out of necessity rather than choice, 2020 was the year of home working. If all goes well, 2021 will see a gradual return to the company premises. The office will be the centre of working life again, but it won’t be the same as before, and there will be a new normality. The focus for […]
Why sofas should be part of your office
There are many reasons why you should furnish your office with one or more sofas, but the most important one has a deeper meaning because it belongs to our human side and represents life and social interaction. We need a sofa to make our working life more comfortable, but also for meeting and putting guests […]
Home office: how to design and organize a small space
Home working has become a common habit for most people. Some people tested it for the first time during the COVID-19 emergency and others have been using smartworking as a lifestyle for years. Both situations share the common necessity of having a dedicated workspace area separated from the rest of the house, where to manage […]
How to respect social distancing in the post COVID-19 office?
Everyday we talk about social distancing in enclosed spaces, public spaces and in any occasion where people gather. By default, offices fall into this category and as such should be rethought to allow proper prevention and safety for those who work in it. On this subject, Assufficio has published a useful guide for the Italian […]
Group work vs individual work: the pros and cons compared
Some people prefer to work alone. Some people are more productive in a team. Some people actually need a perfect balance of both. What category do you fall into? In today’s in-depth article, we analyse the pros and cons of the two extremes mentioned above. Group work: pros and cons Talent wins games, but teamwork […]
Art in the office: murals as part of the design
The workplace is what now frames the greater part of our day and its atmosphere and design undeniably influence us hour after hour. It is no coincidence that psychologists often talk of “coalescence”, or rather fusion of work and private spaces: the needs they fulfill are partly the same. Functionality and comfort, but something beyond […]