Office meeting pods have recently been gaining popularity. Besides desk space and a coffee station, meeting rooms are an essential multi-purpose necessity - what's right for you?
Meeting Rooms Pros: For those times when sensitive information needs to be discussed, the conventional meeting room is a perfect choice. Fully enclosed and acoustically private, it is the traditional choice. You can also focus on the task at hand without interruptions since you are free from any outside distractions because of the sense of privacy.
You can use them for a meeting with colleagues, to better introduce your company to new clients or to host an event. But all that comes with a price, and extra space - of course.
First of all, they're more expensive to build. Add in the costs of dedicated technology, power, and furniture, and suddenly you're paying a lot. And that's before you even think about whether you have the space. If you move offices, your new meeting room gets left behind.
Modular, adaptable, and mobile meeting pods are becoming increasingly relevant in today's workplaces because they allow for more flexibility and adaptability. Furthermore, modular office pods serve many of the uses of meeting rooms but require less space, less money, and are easier to move when your business moves.
Meeting pods can be configured with connectivity, seating, and power, so you can plug and play with minimal fuss. Custom fabrics and finishes are available so you don't have to compromise on style.
From single-use phone booths to four or even 8-person meeting pods, modular architecture is all about creating micro work environments. Here are some of the main benefits:
A more private environment
Enhanced well-being
Stress reduction
Increased concentration
Confidentiality is supported
Noise pollution prevention
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In recent years, biophilic office design has become one of the most valuable trends in interior design. There has never been a better time to make use of nature's healing powers than right now, which is exactly what biophilic design aims to do in our workplaces and homes.
The term "Biophilia" was coined by Edward O Wilson in the 1980s because of the increase in urbanization that caused people to become disconnected from the natural world”.
An interior design that embraces biophilic principles involves natural lighting, natural color schemes, and, of course, high amounts of houseplants. No matter where you are in the house, you can see or be surrounded by plants.
Office design that's biophilic is a trend that brings the outdoors indoors, or more precisely into the workplace. The biophilic design concept goes far beyond adding a lot of plants and greenery.
Nature can reduce stress, and increase productivity, creativity, and attention span, according to a growing body of evidence.
Furthermore, research indicates that 40% of sickness absences are caused by indoor air pollution. In the office, however, plants can contribute to better air quality, especially those that absorb pollutants and eliminate toxins, like Aloe Vera, Snake Plants, and Money Plants.
In a biophilic design, there are many elements, such as skylights that provide natural light; green walls with living plants; and water elements, such as fountains.
Additionally, a biophilic office design incorporates natural elements, such as woods and organic shapes, along with sustainable materials that mimic nature, such as flooring and wall coverings.
This concept was successfully implemented in one of our latest office design projects for Crowd One offices in Dubai. Read more about this project on Love That Design.
We're absolutely thrilled to announce that we've been shortlisted for the 2022 CID Awards in three categories - the Best Fit Out Company of the Year, Best Office Project and Behind the Scenes Award.
Commenting on the award nominations, Rayas Ali, our group director shared:
I'm thrilled to see us recognised by Commercial Interior Design magazine. It’s a decade down the road for Motif Interiors. Together with our team and clients, we're proud of this important milestone we've reached: 800+ completed projects, 350 employees and $11million in assets with a debt-free balance sheet.
However, there is more to the story than just the numbers.
A critical component of Motif Interior's overall value lies in the design and build services that our sales, projects, and design teams deliver. A nomination for the Best Fitout Company of the Year is a testament to the fundamental work our employees do to support our clients.
As a firm believer in the power of well-designed and inspiring spaces, we continuously learn and push the boundaries of sustainable office design. The spaces we design and build, no matter how beautiful they may look, will never be enough to fully engage employees.
Furthermore, we believe that a successful organisation doesn't happen without great people. And with 350+ employees and 14 nationalities, we know that diversity is powerful," he adds.
While we may not be the biggest fit-out company or work on the biggest projects, together as a team, we are committed to being the best design and build company in the workplace sector. And this year’s submissions honour that.
We are equally delighted to be nominated for the Best Office award. Our work for Crowd One's Dubai Media City office is a great reflection of our design and projects teams' creative collaboration.
Founded in the UAE, CrowdOne is an established online marketing and networking company with a global network of millions of members. Crowd One offices are located in Arenco Tower, in the heart of Dubai Media City.
We started this complex design and build project with both ears open. We spent time with our client, listening to their ideas and understanding their vision to bring sustainability, biophilia and technology together while boosting employee wellbeing.
Our workplace consultants worked closely with the CrowdOne team to understand their current needs and future growth plans, which informed the overall design concept, which combines natural materials with technology.
Lastly, we are thrilled to see our FF&E designer Karima Kay Pantino shortlisted for the Behind the Scenes Award. Karima joined Motif Interiors' design team in January 2022 as an FF&E designer. Because of her previous experience in the local fit-out market, especially in joinery operations and production, we knew she would be a valuable addition to our design team. Moreover, Karima holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, so we’re confident she’ll be able to further grow as a member of our team.
My philosophy at Motif is that no role is too small or too big. Each of us works together towards the same goal - delivering great projects for our clients. And Karima is an excellent addition to our design team.
Fingers crossed!
Good luck to all finalists.
Read the full story here
Our head of design, Rita Estephan, was one of the speakers at this year’s Work Design Summit, organized by Index Design Fair at Dubai World Trade Center. In a panel discussion titled “Demystifying design and build in workspaces”, the speakers were discussing the advantages of design and build in construction, and everything that it entails.
“I’m sure that there are fit out companies that are purely budget-driven and that’s causing this sentiment in the industry and A&D community. However, I’m also sure that all of us sitting on this panel greatly value the design,” said Rita, and added: “As a company, you have to decide, which model works the best for you and your clients. All of us at Motif Interiors, believe that design is an integral part of everything we do. And we progressed in that journey over the last 10 years.”
As a head of design, Rita is currently heading a team of 15 designers and 3D visualisers. “So, trust me, we're fighting for design from an initial stage, first to win a project and then through to the execution, making sure that what we designed actually gets built.”
For Rita, designing based on the client's budget is often a challenge where designers can prove their strengths and expertise and come up with a concept that’s in line with the clients’ business requirements but also meets their design and budget expectations.
Commenting on the advantages of design and build in construction, Rita agreed with other panellists, that when you have strong in-house design capabilities, the advantages of design and build companies outweigh other construction models.
She said: “Firstly, we have full control over the process; from an initial concept stage through to design and project execution. And with our in-house joinery, our team has a greater understanding of the materials, finishes and furniture, which we also keep in stock for fast-tracked projects.”
The panel was also asked to comment on how fit out companies can strengthen their internal capabilities to ensure design projects remain relevant and have integrity.
“At Motif Interiors, we focus on workspaces only so our design team is staying on top of all workplace trends and evolution. We are also attending all design exhibitions and international furniture fairs thus learning from other product designers and furniture manufacturers,” Rita explained.
Discussing whether the hybrid model can help reduce the gap between traditional design-bid-build and design-build construction models, Rita said: “We have worked with multiple interior designers on projects to help them achieve their initial design concepts. We love working with smaller design studios that don’t have in-house capabilities to fully develop the project as we’re able to collaborate and combine our capabilities and strengths. This hybrid model is what we’re looking to implement more in the future and has been proven as a successful model for our clients.”
The panel also discussed how the world of work has changed post-Covid and what are some of the major requirements from the clients.
Rita mentioned that there is a certain change in spatial requirements, which is coming from both Motif’s clients and their employees who now have more say in how their offices should look like.
“All of our clients are looking for more collaborative areas, creating that homey feeling where their employees feel more comfortable. Ergonomic furniture is not news, but we’re seeing a greater demand for height-adjustable desks and fully ergonomic chairs, smart furniture to plug in their devices, and meeting pods that are easily bookable via app for privacy to connect with other team members online. Kitchen and pantry areas that double up as cafeteria and multi-purpose collaborative areas that serve for informal meetings and team gatherings. Oh, and good quality coffee is a must,” Rita concluded.
Each year Commercial Interior Design magazine, one of the leading publications in the region, shines a light on the top interior fit out companies in Dubai and the wider GCC that bring incredible design projects to life.
And, we did it again! Motif Interiors made the cut again this year. Read below our Q+A with the CID's editorial team.
Motif Interiors had a busy year in 2021, and we are seeing no signs of slowing down in 2022. We have recently completed several projects, including the new offices and recording studios for Augustus Media and Lovin Dubai; Dr Sulaiman Habib Hospital in DHCC, which spans 68,000 sqft and was built in just four months; 30,000 sqft office for a global marketing company in Dubai Internet City; Merz Aesthetics office in ONE Central tower; 10,000 sqft office for Brooge Energy in Opus Tower; KFC/YUM group head office completed in Dubai Media City; Business Hub of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia; along with several ongoing projects in DIFC.
Our mission at Motif Interiors is to create beautiful and sustainable workspaces that not only look great, but also offer our clients and their teams every advantage to perform at their best.
And with 10 years of experience in the UAE market and more than 800 completed projects, we're still committed to that same vision – to design and build better spaces for our clients, thus creating bigger possibilities for their businesses. Our core services include workplace consultancy, office design and fit out, and furniture supply.
We are a 100% multidisciplinary design and build company with our team handling everything from concept through to authority approvals, construction, and completion. By keeping and controlling an entire design and build process in house, we also ensure that our clients get the best possible office delivered to global standards.
We have recently moved into brand new 12,000 sqft offices in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) ahead of our 10th anniversary. We’ve also undergone a full re-brand and our new visual identity now better reflects Motif’s steady growth and the quality of work we deliver. Furthermore, January 2022 was our best month ever, completing our quarterly goals in the first month alone.
Over the past decade, Motif Interiors has grown steadily due to the talent and commitment of its employees. The growth of our team continues this year with ten new members joining both our design and project management teams.
Currently, our team is working on a number of projects in Uptown Tower, the new DMCC flagship project in JLT due to launch this year.
We will be unveiling our progress on a variety of projects in the coming months, from new regional headquarters in iconic Opus Tower, designed by Zaha Hadid, to office and showroom refurbishments on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Companies are ready to invest in their workplaces, but more importantly, they are ready to invest in their employees. We will be designing and building a variety of projects in the coming months, all with the same goal in mind: to make the workplace as safe, ergonomic, and creative as possible.
Our international clients in the region have a long history of working with Motif Interiors, and our expansion plans in KSA are directly related to their needs.
In fact, our teams have already begun developing concepts for three existing clients for their upcoming offices in Riyadh, so we're planning to open our Riyadh branch by the end of Q2 this year.
You can read the story online https://www.commercialinteriordesign.com/insight/fit-out-firms-l-z
Watch the highlights video from Motif Interiors fit out company and our 10th-anniversary launch party, recently hosted at The Ritz-Carlton Dubai JBR.
A big thank you to everyone who attended our Iftar party, helping us make it so special.
The past decade has been incredible for Motif and we could not have achieved so much without the support of our clients, designers and suppliers, and of course our amazing team.
You can watch highlights in the video on the link below.
It’s a decade down the road for Motif Interiors and we’re super excited to share our new look with you. We stayed true to our signature dark burgundy colour. However, our new brand identity better identifies who we are today and who we will be in the future.
Just a slight tweak - from Motif Interior Décor to Motif Interiors. And we also added a tagline
“Better spaces, bigger possibilities”
We decided to retain its signature dark burgundy colour as an ode to the past 10 years and our legacy within the market. But we’ve given it a more modern and more design-led look and feel. In order to pave the way forward for Motif Interiors' future plans of continuing to deliver great design and build projects.
To design and build engaging and sustainable workspaces that not only look great but give your team every opportunity to perform at its best. And with 10 years of experience in the UAE market and more than 800 completed projects, we're still committed to our original vision: the better the office we create, the better the work your team will produce.
We offer consistently solutions, which focus on both sustainability and employee health and well-being. We recognise that these factors can help achieve a more productive and happier workplace. Furthermore, this will positively affect your bottom line as the better the environment, the higher quality of the work that comes out from it.
We know that well-designed offices can provide experiences that attract and retain talent, while at the same time allowing better engagement and collaboration among staff at all levels. Forward-thinking organisations are looking to shape inspiring spaces and turn them into hubs of culture and innovation. To help your company along this path, we will consult with you and then provide you with detailed sketches, plans and 3D renders to help you visualise your space.
We know there is a real sustainability benefit in improving office spaces, both in energy saving and reduced emissions, as well as better employee mental health and physical well-being. And we recognise there are many ways to positively influence office environmental performance, from added insulation to the inside of external walls, to designing a layout to maximise solar gain in order to reduce dependency on artificial lighting, while also shielding the interior from the sun’s heat.
We deliver full design services including space planning, concept mood boards, 3D visualisation, furniture design, material samples, detailed renderings and technical drawings.
And we also have a specialised team for submissions and approvals from all the required UAE authorities. Our professional design team can propose suitable solutions to cater to all clients to make your work stand out and one that your employees look forward to coming into.
Throughout the whole of the design process, our team ensures it provides you with transparent costs, ensuring deadlines are met, budgets are adhered to and you have a constant awareness of the development of the project until it fully meets your expectation of a transformed workplace. Having a single point of contact also helps you stay on track with deadlines and budgets and imagine - only one WhatsApp group chat.
We have recently moved into brand new 12,000 sqft offices in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT). Recently completed projects include the new offices and recording studios for Augustus Media and Lovin Dubai; Dr Sulaiman Habib Hospital in DHCC, which spans 68,000 sqft and was built in just four months; a 30,000 sqft office for a global marketing company in Dubai Internet City; the Merz Aesthetics office in ONE Central tower; a 10,000 sqft office for Brooge Energy in Opus Tower; the KFC/YUM group head office completed in Dubai Media City; the Business Hub of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia; along with several ongoing projects in DIFC. Furthermore, January 2022 was our best month ever, completing our quarterly goals in the first month alone.
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Motif’ Interiors' round table looks into the best ways to collaborate on projects for successful outcomes.
Turning a client’s vision into a built reality is probably the oldest challenge faced by the design and build industry. Creativity, innovation and expertise can be counterbalanced by factors such as budget and tight deadlines, along with any unforeseen circumstances, which arise during the project’s lifespan.
So, to celebrate its 10th anniversary – and the successful completion of more than 800 projects – Motif Interiors, a design and build company in Dubai that specialises in workplace design, hosted a roundtable with leading interior designers, working in the UAE.
Titled “Better Spaces, Bigger Possibilities”, the round table took place in Motif’s brand new 12,000 sqft offices in Dubai’s Jumeirah Lakes Towers, in partnership with Commercial Interior Design magazine.
Invited guests were Lee Worthington of JPA, Sarah Jane Grant of LXA, Rasha Al Tekreeti, Kamsin Mirchandani of Trouvaille studio, Lamees Hamdan of Consoul by LH, and Rashiq Muhamad Ali of RqMA Architecture + Design. Motif’s host was Rita Estephan, head of design, while Marina Mrdjen of Intelier acted as moderator.
Rita Estephan, head of design at Motif and Marina Mrdjen, founder of Intelier
“Designers and contractors rarely have the chance to discuss how they can work together better while reducing the gap between traditional design-bid-build and design-build construction models,” explained Estephan.
On the agenda to start was the suggestion that across the design community there existed a feeling that fit-out contractors were driven by budget, rather than design aesthetics.
The panel was asked if that was still the case – and if so, how can the industry as a whole move forward?
Lee said communication was key. He told the panel: “I think the major factor that we agreed upon was that for design and build to evolve in the future is for the client to have more of an understanding of what a design and build team can really offer as a collective aside from the usual expectations.
Lee Worthington, managing director of JPA MENA
Communication at the beginning of the project for the contractor and the design team is critical for the team to get together and fully understand each other’s skill sets in order to offer a more unique solution or brand evolvement and create a greater selling point for the client, rather than yes, ‘we can do it cheap and we can do it in the timeframe’.”
He said that such a working practice would also result in added value for the client, in the form of a greater understanding of the entire process.
Grant said she felt the money was an ever-increasing issue and that getting a contractor involved at an early stage allows skills to be maximised and cooperation to fit in with the client’s needs best achieved.
Sarah Jane Grant, managing director of LXA and Rita Estephan, head of design at Motif Interiors
“What we found at LXA is that some of the early discussions with the client at the briefing stage are about the return of investment,” she said.
“So that's very, very different to maybe five or six years ago when those conversations would never happen with that in mind. Today, we have to think slightly differently about how we recruit and how our support staff can support our designers and making sure that that sort of information is available to them as money is becoming more and more important.”
Expanding on the theme of collaboration, and speaking of a hybrid approach that had been put to the panel, Muhamad Ali told the roundtable: “The traditional methodology of the design work process is changing due to various factors – from tight deadlines, landlord pressures, pre-contract budget constraints and lead times for material delivery – it is inevitable for businesses in the design industry and their work models to evolve. We need to be open-minded about it. Collaboration of the various disciplines will be a natural evolution in our business models in order to tackle these demands in a productive manner."
Muhamad Ali, founder of RqMA Architecture + Design
“I would go for a 100% design concept as that’s the birth of the idea, 50% schematic between the consultant and the contractor that's when we pick the materials, understand the feasibility and 10% in detailed design, where the contractor takes over and the consultants stay on a project as design guardianship. It would actually speed up the process, clearly defining the roles that the two parties know they're there for.”
Mirchandani said she was in agreement – especially with the hybrid approach. “This is something that we're currently thinking of as well, and like developing that model,” she said.
She is the founder of the newly established Trouvaille studio and has commercial projects in UAE and Bahrain at the moment. Her studio, which has a core team of three, is looking at what model best suits their work practices.
“It's the idea that how do we take this forward from concepts to schematic and detailed design? What parts of it get delegated to the contractor? And this is something that we're still on in the stages of developing. But I definitely see this as becoming a more hybrid approach from here on forward,” she said.
From left to right: Lamese Hamdan, Kamsin Mirchandani, and Rashiq Muhamad Ali
Open dialogue is another important factor in the relationship between stakeholders, said Al Tekreeti.
“Let's say you're working in concept and you have the vision, but at an early stage, you communicate, you talk to contractors,” she said. “You say, okay, this is what I'm thinking about. Do you think that this can be done within the given budget? What are the alternatives that you can propose here? So if this open dialogue starts happening at the beginning, it saves everybody a lot of time and it also protects the design.”
Rasha Al Tekreeti, interior designer at SAY Studio
She explained to the panel how that has a final benefit for the client.
“So you don't have to finish the project - and then at the end, you have to go through a value engineering exercise where maybe some of the design gets compromised.”
Sharing information is part of the process of what the panel all agree is success through collaboration, according to Hamdan, whose design studio has just delivered offices in partnership with Motif Interiors to leading digital media company Augustus Media, which she said was a good example of this practice.
“This was a fast-track project so Rita and I worked closely together from an early stage and that made a huge difference in the overall delivery. There are so many companies out there, but you don't really know until you sit and speak, the possibilities are really endless,” she explained.
“Because I feel the best projects are really never done alone. They are done with collaboration.”
Summing up, Estephan stated: "It is only by understanding each other and the challenges that we are facing when designing and executing the project that we can move forward. Additionally, I think it is important for designers to seek out a fit-out partner with the right experience, financial and technical capabilities, and expertise in design.
Motif Interiors design team
We have a strong team of 12 architects and designers at Motif, who ensure that all designs, whether we create them or collaborate with others, are meticulously executed.”
In addition to its recent rebranding and website launch, January 2022 was the firm's best month ever - it met its entire quarterly goal in one month.
Motif’s recent developments include new offices and recording studios for Augustus Media and Lovin Dubai, the Dr Sulaiman Habib Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City, which was built in just four months, and the Merz Aesthetics office in ONE Central tower and an office for Brooge Energy in Opus Tower.
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Honouring the brand guidelines and legacy of the global flavour and nutrition manufacturer, the design team delivered vibrant interiors that stir the senses.
Symrise, one of the largest manufacturers of flavour and nutrition globally, commissioned Motif Interiors to design and build its new regional headquarters. In less than three months, our design team managed to deliver an ergonomic and vibrant workspace. We also managed to maintain the corporate feel that honours the legacy of Symrise.
Symrise opened its first office in Dubai back in 2005. Following its expansion and growth in the Middle East, the management team wanted a modern, sophisticated regional headquarters. They also wanted to showcase their abilities as a leading flavour and nutrition solution provider.
The client approached our team due to our experience in large-scale workspace projects with global companies. They also appreciated our knowledge and understanding of the building's approval process and technical aspects.
Rita Estephan, design manager at Motif Interiors, comments: "Our team has executed numerous projects for global corporates. So, we took advantage of our past experiences and used them to give Symrise the design that's right for their business."
The initial client brief was that the overall design needs to reflect the strong corporate brand and tell the story of Symrise. We literally had to bring the world of flavour and nutrition to life.
Symrise partners and customers include large, multinational companies and leading regional and local manufacturers of food and beverages. Given the dynamics of their work, it was essential to avoid any business disruptions during the relocation. And, of course, to finish the project on time and within budget.
"Client wanted a workspace where staff will enjoy, feel happy and settle quickly. Our design team delivered a bright ergonomic office interiors with multiple collaboration areas and management offices" adds Rita.
During the space planning phase, Motif's design team needed to create the right allocation between commercial office space and application kitchen areas.
Laura O'Connell, marketing manager at Symrise, comments: "It was a great experience, and Motif Interiors were an enjoyable team to work with. We are thrilled with the final result."
An administration wing consists of multiple office spaces for their accounting and finance teams, human resources and managing director offices.
With a strong focus on ergonomics and employee wellbeing, Rita and her team intentionally placed the main sales and marketing area next to the high windows. This allowed additional natural light to flood the open-plan space. An informal meeting area with a high table and stools takes the central position in the space. Here, Symrise employees can have quick informal meetings while also serving as temporary hot desks.
It comprises a large reception area and two meeting rooms. The reception counter features the Symrise logo in red colour is visible right from the lift lobby. This gives instant brand recognition to visitors. We chose high-end finishes and lighting, combining natural and engineered materials. The contrast of warm and cool shades matches the Symrise branding colours.
Two meeting rooms are next to the reception and separated by a foldable partition. The main boardroom is designed to host high-level client representatives from global blue-chip companies. At the same time, the smaller room is suitable for presentations, tasting sessions, town hall meetings and interviews.
A creative centre consists of office space for the team, sensory space and application kitchens for all food categories, allowing Symrise teams to offer an immersive experience to their clients and showcase their products and services.
The culinary show kitchen has been identified as a key area to enhance the client experience. It is fully equipped as per the highest hygienic and safety standards, catering to all types of culinary applications, demonstrations and tasting.
With direct access to the terrace overlooking Dubai's Jumeirah Lakes Towers, the staff pantry features a more relaxed informal bench, lounge and bar seating to encourage staff collaboration. Comfortable bench seating with a TV in the window area can also be used as a breakout space or a brainstorming area.
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Office breakout spaces are vital to an energized, innovative workspace, for offices of all sizes. It is vital to the morale and well-being of workers go provide informal places to collaborate or find privacy away from their usual desk.
Ready to build a space for a breakout in your office? Five suggestions from newly-finished projects are here:
As an alternative to traditional fixed desks for each employee, companies are exploring agile workplace design. This means providing a variety of options of furniture depending on the activity to be undertaken. Items such as booths, pods, armchairs, sofas, benches, tables, can be used in office breakout spaces. The concept is to provide flexibility depening on the need of the users, for example space for private calls or quiet focus, as well as other spaces for informal meetings and colloboataion.
Perfect for brainstorming between teams or presenting ideas in a spotaneous manner, writable surfaces can be used very effectively to enhance breakout areas. Writable walls can be accompanied by a variety of soft furniture to really enhance energy and foster creative ideas.
Plants can be used to maintain a healthy office that is functional, aesthetic, , and environmemtally freindly. Biophillia has been proven to make people feel relaxed and help improve indoor air quality. Due to compounds in paints, furnishings, fabrics and building materials, indoor air can be as much as 12 times more polluted than outdoor air in some places. However, 87 percent of volatile organic compounds and other toxins are removed every 24 hours by plants. Other natural elements can aid in behavioral recovery and stress management, and as more elements are added, organizational satisfaction increases.
The right lighting will enhance mood, energy, alertness and efficiency in a workplace. Start by using workstations near windows as much as possible to get the benefits of natural sunlight.
There any many options for ambient, direct and indirect lighting to be used across the workplace, with customizable overhead and task lighting solutions also available.
In most workplaces LED bulbs that emit a ‘cool’ white/warm light which is similar to natural daylight. Being exposed to more daylight rather than artificial lights has been proven to improve sleep quality for users. In breakout areas, moveable track lights or hanging feature lights can be used to differentiate from the rest of the office area and provide comfort to employees.
While office breakout spaces will differ wildly from office to office, the goal is always to give employees options. Remembering – and celebrating – the fact that people create and thrive in a range of settings will ensure that your workers stay productive and happy.
Check out the office breakout spaces we designed for our client Augustus Media.
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