Lots of time and effort is put into the making the perfect office design. In a Quills Group study, they found that 97% of survey respondents said that they regard their workplace as a symbol of whether or not they are valued by their employer. It’s clearly an extremely important to workers- both for their happiness and their productivity. So, what makes up the perfect office design? We’ll explore it in this article!
Specialise
Each team works differently, and therefore each office should look different! For example, if you have a team that need to work together, then organise your office so that they are near each other. The office design should not get in the way of communication or teamwork! As well as this, a quiet area for solo work is helpful. For when people need to get their heads down and work, there should be a space to accommodate it. Finally, it is also a good idea to have meeting rooms or collaboration areas where employees who otherwise work apart can get together.
Open it up!
Restricted, cramped cubicles are a thing of the past. You should open up the office to allow staff to move around easily, and thus be able to communicate and work together. The slight downside with open offices is that they can become loud, which might make it harder to concentrate. Care should therefore be taken to ensure focus spaces for employees.
Let nature in
There are many benefits to getting a more natural feel to the office. Firstly, you should make sure that there is ample access to natural light. The benefits of this are abundant. It boosts your intakes of vitamin D, is better for your eyesand can even help prevent things like seasonal depression. If you’d like to find out more, we recommend this Healthline article.
Furthermore, introducing plants into the office space can be a good idea. Seeing natural life in your workspace is shown to have a calming effect, and will lead you to be more productive, as is explained in this Ambius article! When you have clients visiting the office, a few plants will provide a visually enhanced perception of your office space.
Amenities
Some amenities will go a long way to making employees happier at work. A well-stocked kitchen with a supply of good tea, coffee and even snacks will be well appreciated. We also recommend a place to eat, as it allows employees to get away from their desks.
Finally, attention should be played to the small details. A work environment that is too hot or too cold is counter-productive- heaters or fans to combat these issues could be a good idea! Consider adding a splash of colour or artwork to get away from the monotonous white walls. Make work an appealing place to come to!
We hope you’ve enjoyed this article on the perfect office design. If you’re looking for a coworking space in the heart of central Granada, then visit us at Coworking Catedral Granada. To find out more about our bright and spacious offices visit our website or get in touch!