Creating a productive and welcoming work setting takes more than practicality and aesthetics. Additionally, it consists of coordinating the design with the business’ core values and culture. This ensures you create the perfect space, whether it is an office, a shop, or another type of commercial architecture.

Ignoring the link between workplace culture and office design is common. However, this relationship is essential in dictating the employee experience and general environment. We want to dive deeply into the significance of the relationship. We’ll show how a business’ value can be better reflected and improved by a thought-out workplace design.

Culture is powerful

Firstly, we’ll discuss the power of workplace culture. It includes the regular beliefs, actions, and convictions characterising the business. An encouraging and robust work setting improves productivity, contentment, and staff engagement. As well as drawing in talent with similar goals, it acts as the team’s glue.

Saying this, culture isn’t restricted to how workers interact with each other; it’s also intricately linked to the space they occupy too.

Each company has values that guide its vision and mission. They can range from collaboration and innovation to sustainability and transparency. A well-crafted office area therefore will only work well if it can express every value. Let’s see how separate values can be mirrored in office design to produce successful commercial architecture.

Innovation

One of the main values is innovation. Flexible and open spaces can encourage creative thinking and generate new ideas. Incorporating innovation hubs, whiteboards, and breakout areas can help inspire workers so they think outside the box.

Collaboration

Business’ that value collaboration need spaces to encourage teamwork. Communal areas, collaborative workstations, and open-plan offices are great because they promote the exchange of ideas and interaction.

Transparency

This isn’t solely about honesty, but also about the space’s physical layout. Transparent conference rooms, open cubicles, and glass walls can convey the company’s commitment to openness visually.

Wellness

Employee well-being is a growing concern for countless establishments. Office design is able to support this value. It does so by introducing wellness rooms, natural lighting, and ergonomic furniture. Ensuring there are spaces for meditation and relaxation is as important as areas for working.

Ask us about designing commercial architecture

At Coffey Architects, our portfolio includes a large collection of commercial work. We’ve done office fit-outs, gallery spaces, retail outlets, and more. To get the best results, we work closely with our clients. We can also do the same with your project, ensuring the design represents your values and promotes your workplace culture.

So, if we can be of any help with commercial architecture, let us know. We’d love to see what you have in mind and find the most effective way to get all of the elements in place.