Modern office trends

It is now more important than ever that companies take the planning of their office space seriously. A modern office is more than a practical workspace. A modern employee needs more to work efficiently than a desk and free coffee. And if you want to get the most out of it, you need to provide the tools and amenities you need. The work of your team will depend on how the office design will be thought out: space, ergonomics, function.
In recent years, the design of office spaces has changed significantly. Most familiar offices that were not designed to stimulate creativity and comfort are no longer the norm. Many employees work more than 8 hours a day, and modern technology allows them to do this from anywhere in the world. They want to be in a place that inspires them, not burns them. And yet the office still provides what people crave: communication, communication, culture.
So how can you improve employee efficiency with office space design?

The main distinguishing feature of such a space is its versatility. Furniture that can be moved and folded like a constructor, tables that can be adjusted in height, small open areas for meetup. These spaces allow employees to work from anywhere in the office space instead of sitting at their desk all day. If an employee needs a little time for focused work, he can move to the focus area or to a soundproofed phone booth. Correct zoning of space allows you to move freely around the office without reducing efficiency, but stimulating the creative process.

An employee no longer spends 8 hours of his working time only at the table. Constant change of scenery and reboot motivates and increases the level of satisfaction. Relaxation areas with comfortable sofas and armchairs, tables for playing ping-pong, rooms for video games, capsules for sleeping, space for sports, coffee points with aromatic coffee – this is a small list of what a designer needs to think about when designing a modern office project.

It’s a fashionable trend nowadays to bring a piece of the natural world into the office. Scientific studies prove that plants make employees harder, more creative and happier, so many designers of the architectural studio ZIKZAK use living plants in their projects.

Vertical landscaping, plant compositions, outdoor green terraces and even natural grass carpets all help to reduce stress levels and increase focus and energy

Everyone is aware of the problem of noise in open floor plans, which is a distraction and prevents you from focusing on the task at hand.
Since open spaces are unlikely to disappear completely in the near future for economic reasons, many companies provide acoustic solutions in the form of finishing materials and design elements. Designers solve the problem of noise reduction with acoustic panels, screens, lighting fixtures, partitions, and suspended systems. This makes it possible to create a beautiful and functional space for concentrated work without giving up the open plan.

Lighting not only plays an important role in shaping and perceiving the office environment, but also affects the physical well-being of employees. The psychological and emotional state of an employee depends on how much lighting is correctly and evenly arranged, the temperature of the light selected, and the possibility to regulate the level of light.
Nowadays a wide range of lighting fixtures gives designers the opportunity to create not only the right atmosphere from the point of view of norms, but also a stylish modern space.

The Studio of Design and Architecture ZIKZAK explores new trends in the design of office and commercial spaces and offers current ideas when developing design projects of modern offices.