Given that interior design is intimately connected with building architecture, they must be conceived together. From the standing desk to open plan offices, interior design and final touches in the workplace came up again and again in 2013. Our interior designers drew our attention to all the latest trends in technology, materials and products related to designing successful spaces. Check out our top five posts on workplace design and interiors trends.
Connectivity in Workplace Design
Mary Gallager
No longer are we designing floor plates of traditional walled in offices adjacent to high paneled workstations.
Interiors: 30 days | 30 trends
Erin Polansky
A wrap-up of the interior design related trends highlighted over 30 days.
Inspiration for Interior Finishes
Kristyn Hill
When selecting interior finishes it’s important to select them first and foremost for function, sustainability and safety, with aesthetics following secondary to these attributes.
To Sit or To Stand?
Mary Gallagher
The craze of a standing workstation is in reality not a craze at all. Studies strongly support the philosophy that increased standing during the day has several benefits for your health and ergonomics.
Love (like or, at the very least, deal with) your Neighbor…
Erin Polansky
Have we gone too far with open workplace design? Where is it lacking? Finally, what is next?
Visiting or staying in a hospital can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming. From finding parking to navigating the entrance, uncertainty is everywhere. As architects, we have the power to create spaces that promote healing and reduce anxiety.
At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, we designed with wayfinding, clarity of spaces, and embedded nature at the forefront. Read our insights on designing for patient comfort and wellness on our blog (link in bio.)
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