Showing posts with label interiors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label interiors. Show all posts

June 3, 2013

European Influence

As we've mentioned before, we're huge fans of looking to European design as inspiration for our own modern shift in interiors. Because, hey, let's be honest - Europe has always been little bit ahead of the game! We're so inspired by their keen use of color, shape, and innovative products that we pulled together a few bundles of photos to give you an idea of where we're coming from. Check out these totally modern office spaces from around the world and let the drooling commence!

BIPA's Colorful and Productive New Headquarters

Austrian cosmetics firm located in Vienna.
Designed by BEHF Architekten and outfitted by office furniture company Bene.





























Bubble's Efficient and Teamwork-based Offices

Social Media agency based in Prague.

 















































And here's an Australian and Canadian example, for good measure!

King & Wood Mallesons Flexible Brisbane Offices

Leading law firm in Brisbane.
Designed by HBO+EMT.























The New Urban System's Surrey Offices

Community-based engineering firm in Surrey, British Columbia.
Designed by Ashley Price Interior Design.

























Photos via Office Snapshots

May 13, 2013

So You Want Something Different? Here It Is!

Speaking of fun and innovative things, we recently ordered some colorful cubes for our showroom from BuzziSpace. These short stools come in a wide variety of bright hues and may be customized by size and amount of 3D squares in the pattern (see specs below). BuzziSpace offers a family of unique products from wall-coverings to benches to chairs and couches. Their fabric of choice is a fuzzy felt which is the perfect solution for a modern addition to the office. We went with a fresh orange color to compliment the cool blues in our space and they should be in soon! Check back for photos!































In the mean time, here's a look at some other fun products offered by the European manufacturer.

BuzziWings

BuzziSpace is all about modern designs built with eco-friendliness, acoustics and flexibility in mind. They use recycled and soundproof materials to create a variety of products that effectively reduce and absorb sound. BuzziWings boost acoustics with a touch of creativity, leaving your space with a functional yet appealing solution to noise control.




































BuzziShade

These lamps have an elegant base and contrasting hood, done in BuzziFelt, that seems to float above it. The BuzziShade provides an intimate space that may be used in offices, waiting rooms, restaurants or as event furniture. Sound absorbing and environmentally friendly, these pieces were designed by four young furniture designers who studied in Belgium: Len de Paepe, Bob Segers, Tim Vranken and Jonas Blondeel.




































BuzziMe

"Me, myself and I: there are times when you want to spend some time on your own in peace and quiet." BuzziMe is perfect for this. Belgian designer Axel Enthoven created an "ingenious look which harmoniously combines functionality and ergonomics." The chair has a swivel base, built-in light source, privacy sidewalls, and acoustic insulation made to reduce external noise. BuzziMe is the perfect chair for lobbies, airports and offices.
 
 
 Come visit us to learn more and to order some Buzzi for your Space!

Photos and specs via BuzziSpace.

April 17, 2013

Get Your Office on Board...Literally.

Clever puns aside, we're seeing more and more collaborative designs pop up all over the interior design community. The classic white board may be old news, but how about entire walls dedicated to note taking? Interactive work places are proven to be more productive work places. By getting your office on board with things like the Smart Board technology and truly interactive walls, you can boost both your collaboration and creative idea potential - then turn those bright ideas into sales. Think brainstorming and mind mapping on a giant scale.

Along with providing private meeting areas for collaboration, Workspace Design Magazine encourages writable wall surfaces in centralized spaces to provide a more informal spot for employees to come together and express new thoughts. tvsdesign’s Don Ricker says “Our most successful office designs feature writable walls in large open spaces where multiple people from diverse teams gather to exchange ideas and feedback. This fosters genuine collaboration along with a sense of play and fun, which in turn, opens the floodgates of creativity while serving as a potent morale booster.”

According to MMQB, one of the oldest building materials - glass - is gaining popularity in the office world yet again and a Texas based company, Clarus Glassboards, is first in line with the newest innovation in wet and dry erase technology. Clarus boards are made in a variety of sizes from 2'x3' to 4'x10' and may be fully customized to fit specific project dimensions if necessary. They're compatible with any dry erase pens, permanent markers, grease pens, etc. The glassboards easily wipe clean and are also made with eco-friendly and recyclable materials. Clarus even provides magnetic options, calendar grids, and customizable colors, logos or branding of your choice. Our showroom utilizes both the Smart Board technologies and Clarus Glassboards, shown below. Both of which we can help you get for your own office!

Come visit us for a look at some interactive options!



March 18, 2013

Now Trending: Shades of Grey

Although Pantone's Color of the Year for 2013 is this awesome Emerald green, we're seeing shades of grey for office trends right now. Lucky for us, and for you, these two hues play really well together!

According to Mix Tends, SS 2013, the Reflect color story continues to celebrate the universal quality of grey. It has been a steadily popular shade over the past few years, becoming the go-to neutral for many.
Reflect's soft grey is super commercial and works well on a variety of surfaces from walls to furniture. With the ability to fare warm or cool, depending on the rest of the palette, grey provides a stable base for design that can be easily updated with the addition of newer, brighter color pops.

The right color palette can really add to the design of your space, as well. Choosing mellow colors should promote a calming work space, while brights portray a fun, unique environment. Either way, grey is a good neutral to build your story on.

Super trendy and urban cool, grey is arguably the new black of interior design.

Check out these photos for some color inspiration!









March 4, 2013

Now Trending: Clean & Simple


This year, interiors continue to make the shift from heirloom bulky to modern slim. In an attempt to adapt to the New Normal of the current generation, we'll be parting ways with the overly adorned to make room for the purely minimalistic.

According to Furniture News, one of the freshest trends we'll be seeing throughout 2013 is referred to as "Fraction". As you might guess from the name, new products will begin to embrace direct, angular properties with interlocking shapes and an abstract, European feel. Think geometric, Ikea-esque fashion with finishes at an extreme - either ultra-glossy or subdued and raw.

Design will begin to have strong Scandinavian tones, showcasing "pure forms, and smooth and compact finishes" that are controlled and totally non-excessive.

The point is for new age product to act as "discreet, yet direct" functional furniture. Meaning, super sleek lines and non-cumbersome pieces that are pleasing to look at, yet their function is simple and plainly obvious. In our over complicated world, we can begin to feel "freed by the plainness" of this new trend as our furniture starts working with us, not against us.

Patterns this year should draw from cubist mentalities, with repetitions of small scale geometrics being key. Mondrian style grids and bold, typographic patterns will be seen as well.

Find some inspiration in these photos and leave your thoughts on this architectural, low profile trend in the comments!

March 1, 2013

Welcome!


Welcome to our blog - a place for all things office related. We'll be here often to report on current and upcoming industry trends, highlight fun new products and designers, share interesting articles and, of course, the occasional update on our own projects.

Check back soon to see what we've been up to!