Innovation Theory: A Guide to Commercial Design
Designing the interior of a commercial property can be a delicate process; risky in that you have to create an engaging experience for your potential guests and customers, but it’s got to remain as cost-effective and as efficient as possible at the same time. Further to this complex mosaic of possibilities and processes, there’s the […]
How You Can Save Space in Your Office
For many people, working in a cramped, cluttered, and unorganized space can bring about a feeling or being overwhelmed, unprepared, and even anxious. Get Rid of Paper As offices and modern businesses continue on the path of investing in technological prowess and streamlining business practices, the elimination of paper – both as a capital cost […]
Top 5 Quick Tenant Improvements to Increase the Value of Your Property
Increasing the value of your property doesn’t mean you have to gut and flip the entire space – quite the opposite. Often times, subtle upgrades and small details, as well as improvements to curb appeal can go a long way to increase the value of your investment. When working with your tenants, it’s both beneficial […]
The Psychology of Good Retail Design
It’s no secret to shoppers and retail business owners that people seek out and employ the benefits of real-life positive experiences. Period. As a species, we’re neurologically designed to curiously find and capture the very roots of our happiness. We seek to surround ourselves with people, colours, objects and feelings that portray positivity, safety, pleasure […]
The Psychology of Office Design
Office spaces do more than house the employees, strategists and masterminds behind the world’s business, economic, retail and legal sectors – they also shape the psychological framework that helps define the levels of motivation and career satisfaction employers see in their employees. It’s this relationship between people and their environment that can have a positive […]
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, […]
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 […]