Whether you are refurbishing an old office to modernise it or want to start from scratch, you need the right design. The following tips can help. They will make sure your new commercial architecture can suit your needs.

Think about open space

Modern buildings are all about being open. This kind of layout can offer lots of advantages, including opening up the space to allow collaboration. It is also a much more productive layout than having partitions everywhere to make the space seem cramped and not as social.

Glass partitions

While open space is great, there are some places in an office where privacy is necessary. The best choice here is glass partitions and glazed walls. They can allow you to create spaces such as conference rooms and private offices without blocking the light. Glass is also a very modern material because it is so minimalist.

Break out spaces

A modern office is not just a place for working. That is why you are unlikely to see one big room with a uniform design. Instead you will probably see spots with break out spaces. These tend to have soft furnishings rather than desks. They are great places for people to have a break and unwind. However, they can also be really good for collaboration and relaxed working.

Different levels

Another thing you can see a lot in modern offices is desks that can actually change level. These adjustable pieces of furniture can then go from normal sitting desks to standing ones. They are far more flexible and mean people can change up their desk as they need to, meaning every day is not sitting in the same position for hours on end.

Mood boosting

Modern offices should be places people want to be. With that in mind you should think about how the design can improve their mood. There are all sorts of different things you can choose to help with this. That includes interesting art and architectural features, plants, and even spaces for office pets.

Storage

Minimalism and offices go hand in hand. This can help them to feel more professional and organised. To achieve this and get rid of clutter you need to ensure you provide the right kind of storage.

Want us to help design your commercial architecture?

Coffey Architects understands how great modern offices can be. We design a number of them ourselves, including our iconic new project at Kings Cross. If you are looking to improve your current office or want to design something new, we would love to help.

So, contact us today if you want to talk about commercial architecture. You can tell us your needs, any idea, inspiration, or specific goals for the project.