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Real estate or rental costs account for the second largest cost for most companies. Workspace optimization can hence contribute to reduced business operational cost. (Read: Typical Business Operating Costs)

In general, about 40 to 60% of workstations are vacant at any given time. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has also dramatically challenged the way how people usually work. The newly enforced social distancing, staggered working hours and work-from-home requirements have forced companies to adopt new working practices, such as using tele-conference applications to conduct meetings instead of face-to-face meetings. Besides, some roles also require staff to work on-site rather than desk-bound, such as salespersons, project managers or our own interior designers who actively site-visiting clients to follow up on the projects’ progress. All these could possibly reduce the area of workspace needed. Continue reading “Workspace Optimization and Operational Cost”

We can give a good impression to our first-time visitors through a well designed reception area. A clean, bright and spacious reception area with modern and comfortable furnishings can definitely leave a vivid and pleasing experience to those who have used the communal area. By incorporating designs for a better accessibility, a reception area can be equally welcoming to people with special needs. So, what makes an office reception area accessible and inviting? Here are a few ways to achieve that.

Seating

Provide comfortable furnishings slightly more than what is needed. Cushion and chair with and without armrest, seating materials like fabric or (synthetic) leather that are easy to clean, maintain and durable. Continue reading “Office Reception Area and Accessibility”

A workplace is where we complete our daily tasks and work towards achieving our career and company’s goals. In today’s competitive environment, businesses have to be creative and innovative for continuity, growth and prosperity. To achieve that, we need a workspace that promotes and fosters creativity and connectivity among individuals. The workspace that we have set up will ultimately impact on how we work and think. Here are some tips on how to help your staff to be more creative through a purposefully designed space. Continue reading “How to Help Your Staff to Be More Creative?”

You may have seen coved up skirting and sheet vinyl flooring installed in hospitals, childcare centres, classrooms and commercial kitchens. They come with several benefits that make them an ideal flooring option for workplaces which require greater level of hygiene.

With broad range of designs and patterns available such as single/multi colour shades, motifs, wood and granite patterns, an interior space with sheet vinyl flooring installed can be as aesthetically pleasing as any other type of flooring materials. Continue reading “Coved Up Skirting and Sheet Vinyl Flooring”

Office partitions are dividers that convert a larger open/communal space into smaller compartments to meet the different needs of a business. It optimizes the usage of a space, provides privacy and security as well as reduces noise (acoustic control). Besides, companies can also use partitions as temporary dividers for a specific period of time. There are many types of office partitions on the online and offline markets.

Types of Office Partitions

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