The global pandemic of 2020 has seen major changes to how we use and inhabit our office spaces. With commercial interior design evolving to accommodate previously unheard of concepts such as social distancing, businesses are now thinking ahead for how they can deliver safe and inspiring workplaces.
From pivot spaces to biophilic design, here are our top 5 office fitout trends to keep an eye on in 2021.
Biophilic Design
When it comes to office fitouts, more companies are embracing biophilic design and it’s easy to see why. A quick and simple way to promote wellness in your workplace, a biophilic design aims to increase connectivity with the natural environment. Incorporating elements such as plants, natural timbers and natural sunlight are all easy and effective ways to create a calming and welcoming space. Plants such as Devil’s Ivy and Peace Lilies are known as air purifiers and are effective at absorbing noise.
Pivot Spaces
Pivot spaces are multi-functional areas that are flexible and can be used for a variety of purposes. Modular furniture and can be easily moved to create flexible zones for meetings, work or break out zones. Pivot spaces not only provide a cost efficient office design strategy but they allow your work environment to be easily configured to accommodate social distancing and the changing needs of your workforce.
Acoustic Comfort
With the rise of video conferencing technology, a quiet office space is more important than ever before. Sound-absorbing acoustic panels can reduce background noise and allow employees the opportunity to concentrate on their work. The panels come in a wide range of designs and allow you to add a company logo and slogans.
Creature Comforts
With most of us working from home in 2020, office design is moving away from the traditional and is instead blurring the lines between home and the workplace. Drawing upon the familiar and comfortable home environment, Resimercial Design, seeks to bring the create comforts of home into the workplace through multisensory elements. From comfy furniture with ergonomic features to natural lighting and soft furnishings, turn your space into one where employees can collaborate, work independently and enjoy spending time.
Glass
With Covid making social distancing mandatory, hot desking and shared communal areas are a thing of the past (for now!). Glass partitions are perfect for creating safe and open workstations for employees. Allowing for an increase in natural light, internal glass partitions add a modern touch while also safely dividing up the space. With your next office fitout, you can choose from a wide variety of designs such as frosting designs, geometric patterns or your company’s logo.
If you’re interested in learning more about these office design trends and how you can implement them in your next fitout, contact the Modern Concepts team today.