interiors
All together now: how we experience different sensory inputs at work
Workplace designers should stop thinking about specific sensory inputs in isolation and start planning for a more interconnected approach, according to the latest scientific research in the field
Canary Wharf’s struggles symbolised by financial deal to redesign offices
Will the sweetener paid to refurbish the European headquarters of US bank Morgan Stanley in London Docklands set a precedent? The workplace industry hopes it will
Why we need more walking routes in and around the workplace
New research from Stanford University shows that walking can improve the quality of negotiations – and it’s just the latest in a line of academic studies explaining why we need to get up and walk about
People-centric placemaking: designing for psychological safety
Designing for wellbeing means putting people before infrastructure. In the final article in our series with design firm Adrianse on health and work, we explore the benefits of creating a sense of place and belonging
Designing for diversity: healthy culture, healthy employees
Designing for a more diverse workforce must go deeper than providing ramps for wheelchairs. In the latest in our series on health and work with Adrianse, we explore the wellbeing benefits of being welcomed and respected
Against the grain: research reinforces message that wood is good
What is the effect of introducing wood finishes in your workplace? New research from Finland builds on a wealth of positive scientific evidence showing that worker stress levels can be reduced
Why workplace experience matters whatever sector you’re in
In the third of our series with Area on designing a better workplace experience, we look at three companies which are operating in different markets but sharing the same people-centric values
Biomorphism: designing natural systems for natural ways of working
The links between biophilic design and human health are today well understood. But could a deeper engagement with natural systems through biomorphism generate greater wellbeing at work?
