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jeudi 31 décembre 2009

Factors To Take Into Account When Constructing A Modern Office

By Gary Ruiz

Office designs have come a long way since the times when they were well known just as good looking luxurious designs that served no utilitarian objective. It is now an accepted fact that good office design makes the staff highly productive and motivates them to remain in the firm for the long term. Besides the office design also reflects the corporate culture of the company.

Flexibility, transparency and sustainability are the key elements that characterize a modern office, so you have to consider these when building a new office. To achieve these objectives you need to make judicious selections of office system furniture and the entire office interior design, for which you should take into account some important factors.

Firstly, it is necessary to understand the type of work that will be carried out in the office. This along with the floor area available will help you appropriately decide on the interior design. Planning the layout must also include an estimate of how many employees will be working in the office at present and in the years to come.

There should be area for cafeterias and conference rooms besides sufficient space for office desks, chairs and other office system furniture. Recreational areas, which can contain things like pool tables or chessboards, are also very essential as the employees can use them to relax after work. Besides, the office should be designed in a manner that ensures maximum space utilization without being too cluttered.

An ideal office interior design should be minimalist and use refined colour schemes, without any loud and gaudy elements that cause distraction to work. It must also be well lit, with ample sources of natural light.

Contemporary office system furniture is smart and more customized, which helps in improving the mood of the employees and develops a positive impression among the customers. However, while picking office chairs and office desks, always give a lot of importance to ergonomics so that the employees can stay healthy.

You can choose 'green' furniture if you seek to present an image of an environmentally responsible firm before clients. It is made from recycled products and natural fabrics, which will help you lower your firm's overall carbon footprint. In addition, you can choose low-energy lights and other electrical devices that will help you lower your energy usage.

When designing your office, it is critical that you appoint an expert and experienced office interior designer who can ensure that your office becomes comfortable and safe to work in, and at the same time be elegant to look at.

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