At Aym Design, our interior architecture team aims to help our clients increase their employee productivity and engagement. We have found that the easiest way to do this is to break the process down into four key areas of consideration.
Understanding the Space
Asking the questions two questions are essential to helping our corporate interior design team understand the scope of the requirements:
1) What is enough space?
2) How much space does each of your staff require to get their job done?
These questions equate to more than just the size of the desk. Different roles often require different amounts of desk space or storage space, and this thought needs to go beyond merely the size of desks but the actual functional workspace that different team members require.
Trax wanted to keep their environment quite traditional. They had a lot of space to play with, and therefore we were able to design generous-sized desks for all team members. And with ample space, also gave us the opportunity to design individual office spaces for managing staff. We also included two large phone booth spaces that the staff could either use for confidential calls or take their laptops over to work alone for a few hours.
Utilise Natural Light
We spend a huge share of our waking hours indoors at our workstations, often far away from windows or natural light. (In fact, I have seen a large number of offices here in Singapore with no windows at all!)
Sunlight is proven to impact our mood and fatigue, thus affecting our productivity. Trax was very fortunate to find a space surrounded not only by natural light but also by its own balcony area. The company made the most of this by placing all the offices along the center of the space keeping the majority of the windows free for more team members to enjoy fully.
Showcase your Brand
Branding is just not just limited to your website and business cards it should translate all the way through to the design of commercial office space. Perhaps the most important place for the brand to resonate is the reception, where first impressions of your business can make a difference in brand impression for first-time visitors.
The entrance and reception are key areas to flaunt your business identity and should incorporate much more than just your logo. It should be a space that immediately evokes a connection with your company’s brand and culture.
Trax wished for something modern yet sophisticated. We kept the décor simple and professional except for a large branded X on the entrance floor. This created interest and intrigue, immersing visitors into the brand all the way from the lift lobby.
Be Original
Breakout spaces, pantries, or collaborative areas are your chance to do something different. These spaces allow you to break free of the monotonous rows of desks.
These spaces are the areas that will give your office a dynamic and original look. These environments should foster inspiration and out-of-box thinking. They should allow your staff to feel free and comfortable to have an informal chat or speak their mind. There is nothing better than a change of scenery to break communication barriers and enhance collaborative thinking.
As you can see from the image, Trax took the liberty of doing just that — as you enter the pantry, the mood and style completely change. The exposed brickwork and open ceiling create a much more relaxed and comfy feel allowing people to step away for a coffee and really feel they have had a short break.
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