A Day In The Life Of An Office Designer – Linda Swanepoel

We chat to our lead office designer and Creative Director, Linda Swanepoel to see what a typical day looks like in the Modern Concepts office.   How does commercial interior design differ to residential design? Commercial interior design is actually very different to residential work.  Commercial design has to really focus on the user experience…

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Creating A Sense of Place In Commercial Office Design

Creating a sense of place in commercial office design is a great way for anchoring your employees to their location and giving your workspace a sense of identity. Increasingly, we are developing design briefs that celebrate connection to country and place through the incorporation of indigenous design elements, local landscapes, and iconic cultural locations. Here…

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Sustainable Office Fitouts – The Future Of Office Design

In today’s world, sustainability has become a pressing topic of interest.  Increasingly, employees are expecting green workplaces while many businesses are looking for more sustainable office environments to better meet their sustainability and corporate agendas. Businesses are fast understanding the benefits of a sustainable fitout which include: Long-term cost savings on lighting and energy expenses…

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Maximising The Budget For Your Office Fitout

Whether your business is new, relocating or in an exciting phase of growth, engaging in an office fitout is a major financial undertaking.  If done well, however, it can reap dividends for your business by improving operational efficiencies and maximising staff satisfaction, productivity and retention. If you’re considering a new Brisbane office fitout, ensure you…

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The Benefits of “Resimercial” Office Design

With talent retention and productivity forefront of mind, modern office design is now heavily influenced by a “resimercial” approach. A combination of residential and commercial design principles, the “resimercial” trend has a singular focus on enhancing workplace wellbeing. The strategy has gained particular momentum in the past two years as workplaces seek to address a…

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Boosting Productivity With Hybrid Office Design

As we continue to evolve and move beyond pandemic related lock downs and restrictions, employers are facing a new landscape for how employees wish to work.   A recent study by PwC Australia found that 74% of employees in Australia now want a mix of remote and in-person working arrangements. Of those, 29% of workers said…

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