The break area is an essential element in any office, as it combines the cosy atmosphere of home (the ‘first space’) with the productivity of the office (the ‘second space’). Although it was originally intended for freelancers, is now represents an essential part of many company philosophies. Its importance is recognised by most businesses, regardless […]
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Third Place: a strategic area that transforms workplaces for the individual’s well-being
The definition finds its origin in The Great Good Place book by urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg, published in 1989. The first place is one’s own home, a private and domestic space. The second place is work, a structured social experience in which one spends most of one’s time. The third place is a place where […]
Office design, the 2020 trends
The 2020 office is “agile”, green, and very much focused on the wellbeing of its occupants. This is how the new trends are primed to take over our workspaces and brighten up the work day with home-like comforts. Alplus, design Marco Zito Wellness and Biophilic design There has been talk of biophilic design for decades, […]
Digital nomads and the modern office
What shape or form should an office take for people who don’t have an office? What might sound like a paradox is actually the question du jour for digital nomads. “Where’s my desk going to be today?” Among the cosmopolitan army of office-less professionals, this is often the first question of the day. Being digital […]