
2014 Top Office Design Trends
|As professional designers, planners and creators of the most innovative and functional office spaces, we are always looking for new and exciting design trends. In 2013, we saw collaborative workspace design really take off and more spaces being designed for the mobile worker. This year, while we see some of those trends continue, it is really about adapting a workspace for the employee – from colors, to nature and of course, open, flexible and scalable design. Here are the “Top 5 office Design Trends for 2014”.
The Mobile Office
It all comes down to this: Today’s workforce is more mobile than ever. Many workers telecommute several days a week; many are on the road and seldom come into the office. In addition, most workers want to be more mobile in their office setting, coming and going as they please, fostering true collaboration. In order to create a true, mobile office, consider these tips.
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Paying Homage to Mother Nature
We believe the saying “Get Back to Nature” doesn’t always have to mean taking a hike after work or camping on the weekends. There is no reason why we cannot bring the outdoors in! Many of us strive to do this in our homes and now we are bringing Mother Nature to the office. Consider these tips:
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Bright & Bold
Bright and bold colors actually boost productivity. MordeDays.com wrote a great article on Color Psychology. We loved what it had to say and here are some of our takeaways we will be using in 2014.
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Collaboration
If you want a full write up on Collaborative Workspace trends, then checkout our previous post on the topic. Needless to say, 2014 will continue the collaborative and informal workspace trend. A few ideas we are adding into the mix include:
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Flexibility
Last, but not least, is flexibility. Many of the trends we discussed above, from design to specific types of furniture lend themselves toward a more flexible space. You want to include a variety of “gathering areas” for employees to meet, use furniture that can be easily moved or rearranged, and consider informal meeting spaces or wi-fi lounges. We love what Ernst & Young is doing in creating flexible office environments, or what they call the “Workplace of the Future”. Simply ask yourself…am I providing my employees with a flexible workspace that can foster productivity and promise collaboration? If the answer is no, it may be time for a reconfiguration. |
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Questions on any of the trends mentioned above? Or are you ready to get started designing that new space? If you are in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, contact us today to get started!