How to Minimize the Impact of Construction on Commercial Tenants
As a landlord, you should think of your tenants as partners. Therefore, it’s not only common courtesy to consult and discuss new potential building projects with your tenants, but it’s also the law. Your renovations, alterations or new building projects may impede the successfulness of your commercial tenants business. In order to reduce the impact […]
Office ‘Neighbourhoods’ Bridging the Workplace Design Gap
Every coin has two sides and every idea has two opposing opinions. The debate surrounding the ideal modern workspace is no different. The modern office is a complex space that changes often, with everyone from CEOs to entry-level staff vying for the perfect space to inspire creativity, productivity, efficiency and job enjoyment. Only thing is, […]
Office Design Tips for Tech Companies
Take a moment to harken back to the last time you went on vacation, or went to a hotel. Did it feature dated and bland decor, numb fluorescent lighting and a stale overall feel? Probably not; if it did – you’d probably high-tail it out of there as quickly as possible searching for the next […]
The Evolution of Office Design
Offices have existed in one way or another for many hundreds of years. In concept, as an administrative hub, the terminology comes from the Roman Latin, officium, a term loosely defined as a ‘bureau’ or a formal position. The term held its affiliation not so much because of a building per say, but because of […]
Top 5 Restaurant Design Trends of 2016
Modern restaurant design is as much about architecture and ambience as it is the food – and for good reason. Achieving simplicity in design as well as merging time-favoured practices with contemporary flair is fast becoming an innovative way of drawing more attention to creating a memorable experience, seemingly adding value to the meal itself. […]
How to Enhance Company Culture & Productivity with Workplace Design
A recent survey suggests that nearly 90% of workers around the globe are unsatisfied by their work environment, and when instilling corporate culture is a growing concern and focus of many businesses, that’s a statistic that needs to reflect the opposite. The most prevalent demographic in the modern workforce is comprised of millenials (people who […]
2016’s Top Trends for Designing Retail Spaces
Retail design may not change as consistently as fashion, or the latest in pop-culture trends, but it does change over time. To ensure that you don’t get left in the past and inevitably playing catch-up with your competitors at home and abroad, these store design tips will help you to guide and direct your commercial […]
5 Upgrades That Will Increase the Value of Your Commercial Property
Commercial real estate can be a lucrative industry. If you’re considering investing in your existing building, renting to tenants, or selling your property to a prospective buyer, these few tips will help you to increase the value of your property: Make it Eco-Friendly New buyers care about the environmental impact of their potential new commercial […]
Customer-First Guide to Retail Design
Combining creativity, graphic design, interior design and good architecture make up a reliable four pillar model for expert retail design practices. Further including aspects of functionality and product display make for an intriguing space that will not only attract your store customers, but have them eager to explore your space, making them instantaneous fans of […]
5 Office Design Strategies for Productive Workplaces
The workplace is changing. Today’s modern office setting needs to continually adapt to emerging trends in human productivity and values. To encourage an efficient and upbeat morale within the workplace, an adaptable design strategy can help your business understand and accommodate the various needs of individual employees in a setting that inspires community culture, cooperation […]