Coffey Architects is an award-winning team that’s committed to getting the best for its clients. We can do all kinds of projects, including homes and housing, libraries and galleries, and commercial architecture. If you’re looking to impress clients with a beautiful new building, we can help you to do so.
With office interior design, you might assume that it is solely about the aesthetics. Focusing on this area will make your property more visually appealing. But, ignoring the other design elements won’t allow you to make the most of everything. To help, we are going to share some ideas that will help you improve your space. They could have a massive positive impact on your employees, customers, and other visitors.
Connection with a kitchen
One possibility would be creating a kitchen that’s all about connection. A big obstacle here can be producing a sense of mindfulness. The goal should be to ensure staff will take their time to eat properly instead of feeling the need to rush back to their desks. This will help them to embrace the moment and not have their mind elsewhere. It can make lunch breaks more relaxing and result in more productivity later.
To inspire mindful eating, consider your use of colour, light, and space carefully. The kitchen area needs to be all about the experience. If yours is uncomfortable, cluttered, and dark, no one will see it as a space to relax or catch up. However, by using calming tones, inviting seating, and soothing lights, your kitchen will draw everyone in. It’ll therefore become a spot for connection, maybe even the most popular space in the property.
Neurodiverse design
Another option is to promote inclusivity with neurodiverse design. It’s estimated that between 15-20% of the population are neurodivergent. Neurodiversity covers all sorts of conditions. The most common ones include dyspraxia, dyslexia, autism, and ADHD. It is more important than ever to ensure that commercial architecture is inclusive and allows people with various conditions to be successful.
To create a workspace where everyone can flourish, design the interior whilst focusing on neurodiversity. By speaking with your staff, you can find out how you can adapt everything correctly. Once you’re done talking with them, you’ll know what you need to change.
Sustainability
Lastly, you can introduce sustainable office design features. Over the past few years, more people have been looking into ways of lowering their environmental footprint. It is something many customers and employees want to see from businesses. While there has been good work and a reduction in greenhouse gases in many areas, globally emissions have increased. The result is climate change and warmer temperatures.
With sustainable choices and the right materials, you can minimise your environmental impact. At the same time, you can encourage eco-friendly habits among staff. Installing visual cues rather than using text can help people recycle more efficiently. Consider some simple graphic signage. With furnishings, look for materials that are easily recyclable.
Speak to us and start designing incredible commercial architecture
At Coffey Architects, we can help with all kinds of architecture projects. Yours could be a new build or a renovation or extension. Whatever the case, our team will be there for you. Our goal will be to ensure you get exactly what you want; we’ll even contribute our own ideas to elevate your designs or add more features.
Feel free to speak to us if you need assistance with commercial architecture. We can work with businesses in any kind of industry. Most importantly, we can ensure workspaces are inclusive as well as sustainable.