Fitout companies in Australia have been keeping up-to-date with the latest trends while keeping in agreement with the clients’ visions and ideas or concepts. Every year, something creative and effective always makes it to the scene of office fitout design. It not only entails interior designs but also exterior designs at its heart. Retail design is in constant change, and it is fundamental to be one step ahead of trends that provide unique yet engaging designs for the people when creating an office fitout design. Various stores seek retail design consultancy that aligns with their vision toward the future. A company that communicates and cares for the client’s sustainability the same way they care for theirs. A stagnant company will not make it through in this day and age of a quick and evolving world, so keeping up with the latest fad is a necessity or skill that only few can acquire. This will explore the latest trends in commercial office fitout design to give input and ideas to help shape the complexity that is office fitouts. It will provide insight into the innovations of office fitouts and update us on what lies ahead of office fitout design.By staying up-to-date with the current trends, it meets a certain criterion which can be cutting edge to both the company and its client, moving both towards success, engagement and the future.NatureThe future of commercial office fitout design recognizes greenspaces as both beneficial for the environment as well as the people involved. Studies such as that of Van den Berg, Maas, and Groenewegen (2010), suggest that green space can provide a buffer against the negative health impact of stressful life events, enhancing well-being and quality of air. It can be done simply by having low maintenance plants in the office space, be it on top of a cabinet or even on tables. It is resource-efficient and not that costly. Aside from the common plant fixtures, natural light is also a friend where more windows and less blue light is not just beneficial to the electricity bill but also for your eye health. Biophilia is at the heart of this fitout design trend where elements of nature are made into a connection with us, as nature intended and to truly observe it inside a building. It can go even beyond that with open spaces outdoors, on wide balconies to have meetings, or walk paths in or beside the building for sharing ideas. The possibilities are endless and not limited to a pot of plant. There are even studies on liquid trees which make use of water and algae in a tank to have fresher air. Additionally, being with nature also means being sustainable. The environmentally-friendly process of commercial office fitout design is detrimental to the carbon footprint of the company as well. Natural and eco-friendly materials are a few of the steps we can take for a greener future, an office fitout design future. Lastly, organic shapes instead of rigid lines are gaining popularity among office fitout designers due to their naturally-pleasing designs that relax the eyes and mind. It mainly is on the aesthetic side but it can also be for function when thought of right such as circular lights, and curved furniture such as couches and vases. NurtureThe rise of resimercial designs or the combination of residential and commercial designs brings home to the workspace. It provides the form of residences and function of commercial settings. Designer office fitouts follow this trend to provide comfort and belongingness to its clientele. In fact, an analysis of the trend by David Sheehan (2018) in Work Design Magazine advises on the use of human-centric, multi-sensory elements that make use of tactile materials. To truly capture a nurturing set-up, one should keep in mind the following:Ambient lightingFlexible spacesComfortable furnitureTo add to a nurturing workspace, art installations should also be considered since they foster imagination and creativity. Art that suits the company’s theme should also be in mind since it can be a window to what a company’s personality is. Aesthetics alone is not a guarantee to office success but something that powers a company’s vision with stimulation and synergy is what we aim for when talking about art. Basically, not just art for art’s sake. Also, despite the nurturing aspects of a workspace being thought of as mostly natural, it can also be artificial or technological in nature. As modernity brings forth technology, easy access to plugs or outlets, data connectivity and control of lights and acoustic systems can mean the difference to the success of an office or store. Workplace technology has seen a drastic impact from the ever-changing landscape of office fitout design, and with that in mind, it can be seen in connectivity among employees and clients, sensor technology in buildings such as lights, automated heating and cooling systems. Nature and NurtureThe future of office fitout design is actually the use of both nature and nurture, and just as nature collaborating with nurture is important in the design, so is collaboration among employees. It is no longer efficient to have cubicles alone where the employees are cut off from each other with little to no flexibility, collaboration or interaction involved. It is a step forward to see humanity and workspaces as they are– sociable. Being sociable these days is brought on by our society and influenced by who we are individually, and so office fitout design works just that. For the people. After all, isn’t it what is aimed for? Its purpose? However, we also do not fail to see that it is also no longer efficient to have open spaces where employees are cut off from privacy, independence and sense of self. There are different types of people, and shutting down the cubicle or enclosed idea to open up for the open spaces only displaces the types of people that prefer the latter. After all, introverts and extroverts as well as ambiverts exist. Accommodation is the key and what better way to accommodate than being flexible in an office fitout design. This can be seen during the pandemic where options of remote, face-to-face and hybrid setups were given to individuals. We can learn from the pandemic and have integration even in isolation by providing individuals a sense of control. Control can be through the availability of adjustments in lighting, ventilation, cooling and heating as well as panels, tables and chairs that move or adjust to one’s need. This basis for control, even in the simplest things, is what each of us yearns for in an office setup, and that is comfort, success and growth. Control can even be captured in the modularity of furniture where individual consideration is done to ensure a cohesive office structure. This can be seen in simple furniture that can be moved to be restructured for different work settings such as round tables that can be divided into sub-tables or chairs that can be combined into a sofa. The possibilities are once again endless, as this develops an efficient office that suits the agenda of the people and their personalities. It gives them an option to structure what they think their office structure ought to be like in a given meeting, event or agenda. While office fitout design is still an ever-evolving field of work with endless possibilities at its forefront, there truly is something great in the future of Australia’s fitout design due to its understanding of the importance of the environment and its people– the two factors that actually create a future for all of us. Whatever new postmodern thought will be made, it will surely factor in the past and the present of office fitout design as it teaches us and inspires us to do and be better in the field of art and science. Embracing the art of change, for it is the only thing constant in this line of work, and to always be reminded of the environment as well as its people in designing for a residence or commercial building. All images are from projects of Greater Group.References:Sheehan, D. (2018). Resimercial Transformations. Work Design Magazine. https://www.workdesign.com/2018/02/resimercial-transformations/Van den Berg, A.E., Maas, J., Verheij, R.A. & Groenewegen, P.P. (2010). Green space as a buffer between stressful life events and health. Social Science and Medicine, 70, 1203-1210.Greater Group is a multi-disciplinary global workplace design agency. We have been creating award-winning retail spaces, customer experiences and workplaces since 1989, utilising our combined expertise to deliver high-impact, high-return design, fit-out and manufacturing solutions and provide clients with one point of contact throughout.Contact us at contact@thegreatergroup.com to discuss how we can elevate your brand through innovative, future-proof workplace design solutions.Share :
Fitout companies in Australia have been keeping up-to-date with the latest trends while keeping in agreement with the clients’ visions and ideas or concepts. Every year, something creative and effective always makes it to the scene of office fitout design. It not only entails interior designs but also exterior designs at its heart. Retail design is in constant change, and it is fundamental to be one step ahead of trends that provide unique yet engaging designs for the people when creating an office fitout design. Various stores seek retail design consultancy that aligns with their vision toward the future. A company that communicates and cares for the client’s sustainability the same way they care for theirs. A stagnant company will not make it through in this day and age of a quick and evolving world, so keeping up with the latest fad is a necessity or skill that only few can acquire. This will explore the latest trends in commercial office fitout design to give input and ideas to help shape the complexity that is office fitouts. It will provide insight into the innovations of office fitouts and update us on what lies ahead of office fitout design.By staying up-to-date with the current trends, it meets a certain criterion which can be cutting edge to both the company and its client, moving both towards success, engagement and the future.NatureThe future of commercial office fitout design recognizes greenspaces as both beneficial for the environment as well as the people involved. Studies such as that of Van den Berg, Maas, and Groenewegen (2010), suggest that green space can provide a buffer against the negative health impact of stressful life events, enhancing well-being and quality of air. It can be done simply by having low maintenance plants in the office space, be it on top of a cabinet or even on tables. It is resource-efficient and not that costly. Aside from the common plant fixtures, natural light is also a friend where more windows and less blue light is not just beneficial to the electricity bill but also for your eye health. Biophilia is at the heart of this fitout design trend where elements of nature are made into a connection with us, as nature intended and to truly observe it inside a building. It can go even beyond that with open spaces outdoors, on wide balconies to have meetings, or walk paths in or beside the building for sharing ideas. The possibilities are endless and not limited to a pot of plant. There are even studies on liquid trees which make use of water and algae in a tank to have fresher air. Additionally, being with nature also means being sustainable. The environmentally-friendly process of commercial office fitout design is detrimental to the carbon footprint of the company as well. Natural and eco-friendly materials are a few of the steps we can take for a greener future, an office fitout design future. Lastly, organic shapes instead of rigid lines are gaining popularity among office fitout designers due to their naturally-pleasing designs that relax the eyes and mind. It mainly is on the aesthetic side but it can also be for function when thought of right such as circular lights, and curved furniture such as couches and vases. NurtureThe rise of resimercial designs or the combination of residential and commercial designs brings home to the workspace. It provides the form of residences and function of commercial settings. Designer office fitouts follow this trend to provide comfort and belongingness to its clientele. In fact, an analysis of the trend by David Sheehan (2018) in Work Design Magazine advises on the use of human-centric, multi-sensory elements that make use of tactile materials. To truly capture a nurturing set-up, one should keep in mind the following:Ambient lightingFlexible spacesComfortable furnitureTo add to a nurturing workspace, art installations should also be considered since they foster imagination and creativity. Art that suits the company’s theme should also be in mind since it can be a window to what a company’s personality is. Aesthetics alone is not a guarantee to office success but something that powers a company’s vision with stimulation and synergy is what we aim for when talking about art. Basically, not just art for art’s sake. Also, despite the nurturing aspects of a workspace being thought of as mostly natural, it can also be artificial or technological in nature. As modernity brings forth technology, easy access to plugs or outlets, data connectivity and control of lights and acoustic systems can mean the difference to the success of an office or store. Workplace technology has seen a drastic impact from the ever-changing landscape of office fitout design, and with that in mind, it can be seen in connectivity among employees and clients, sensor technology in buildings such as lights, automated heating and cooling systems. Nature and NurtureThe future of office fitout design is actually the use of both nature and nurture, and just as nature collaborating with nurture is important in the design, so is collaboration among employees. It is no longer efficient to have cubicles alone where the employees are cut off from each other with little to no flexibility, collaboration or interaction involved. It is a step forward to see humanity and workspaces as they are– sociable. Being sociable these days is brought on by our society and influenced by who we are individually, and so office fitout design works just that. For the people. After all, isn’t it what is aimed for? Its purpose? However, we also do not fail to see that it is also no longer efficient to have open spaces where employees are cut off from privacy, independence and sense of self. There are different types of people, and shutting down the cubicle or enclosed idea to open up for the open spaces only displaces the types of people that prefer the latter. After all, introverts and extroverts as well as ambiverts exist. Accommodation is the key and what better way to accommodate than being flexible in an office fitout design. This can be seen during the pandemic where options of remote, face-to-face and hybrid setups were given to individuals. We can learn from the pandemic and have integration even in isolation by providing individuals a sense of control. Control can be through the availability of adjustments in lighting, ventilation, cooling and heating as well as panels, tables and chairs that move or adjust to one’s need. This basis for control, even in the simplest things, is what each of us yearns for in an office setup, and that is comfort, success and growth. Control can even be captured in the modularity of furniture where individual consideration is done to ensure a cohesive office structure. This can be seen in simple furniture that can be moved to be restructured for different work settings such as round tables that can be divided into sub-tables or chairs that can be combined into a sofa. The possibilities are once again endless, as this develops an efficient office that suits the agenda of the people and their personalities. It gives them an option to structure what they think their office structure ought to be like in a given meeting, event or agenda. While office fitout design is still an ever-evolving field of work with endless possibilities at its forefront, there truly is something great in the future of Australia’s fitout design due to its understanding of the importance of the environment and its people– the two factors that actually create a future for all of us. Whatever new postmodern thought will be made, it will surely factor in the past and the present of office fitout design as it teaches us and inspires us to do and be better in the field of art and science. Embracing the art of change, for it is the only thing constant in this line of work, and to always be reminded of the environment as well as its people in designing for a residence or commercial building. All images are from projects of Greater Group.References:Sheehan, D. (2018). Resimercial Transformations. Work Design Magazine. https://www.workdesign.com/2018/02/resimercial-transformations/Van den Berg, A.E., Maas, J., Verheij, R.A. & Groenewegen, P.P. (2010). Green space as a buffer between stressful life events and health. Social Science and Medicine, 70, 1203-1210.Greater Group is a multi-disciplinary global workplace design agency. We have been creating award-winning retail spaces, customer experiences and workplaces since 1989, utilising our combined expertise to deliver high-impact, high-return design, fit-out and manufacturing solutions and provide clients with one point of contact throughout.Contact us at contact@thegreatergroup.com to discuss how we can elevate your brand through innovative, future-proof workplace design solutions.Share :