Workspace Design Show 2023 Guide

SHOW GUIDE

27th & 28th February 2023, Business Design Centre, London

Healthier workspaces with human-centered design.

WELCOME TO THE DESIGN SHOW

We are delighted to welcome you back to the Business Design Centre for two days that will offer you the chance to experience an insight into

This year the theme of the Workspace Design Show is ‘Destination Workplace: Places Where People Want to Be’, and we hope that your time here will create some ideas about giving workplaces a clear purpose, as well as being an enjoyable experience.

Barack Obama once said “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” We are currently in the midst of a sustained period of change in how our workplaces are being built, designed and used, and the spotlight continues to shine like never before on those at the heart of workplace design and strategy. We really believe that the conversations and idea sharing that happens over the two days of our Show will form an important part in shaping tomorrow’s

We would like to extend a huge thank you to our team that have organized the Show, to the advisory board who played a critical role in shaping the event, to the speakers for taking the time to share their perspectives, to the exhibitors showcasing the latest inspiration in workplace interiors, to the partners for their support, and to everyone who has taken the time to visit the Show and make it a success.

We hope your time at the Show is full of value and is an experience that makes you want to come back again, so please make sure that you have an amazing time to ensure that the Workspace Design Show is a Place Where You Want to Be!

Esha Bark-Jones Show Director Workspace Design Show Redbridge Events

Kvadarat

Viccarbe Alejandria

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE SHOW

STUNNING SPECIAL FEATURES Pages 7-11 & 48

Brought to you by BDP, M Moser Associates, The Furniture Practice, BIOHM, Gensler, Kvadrat and Acrylicize.

Workspace Design Talks Pages 12-14

Listen to the latest trends and thought leadership in workplace design and strategy from architects, designers, developers and occupiers.

Sustainability Works Talks Pages 20-21

learn more about the UK workplace market’s leading sustainable initiatives, projects and products.

The FIS Conference Pages 18-19

Uncover the latest developments from The Finishes & Interiors Sector, from the compliance and fit-out process, to creating destination workspace.

The FIS Innovation Awards Page 19

Recognising outstanding innovation in the finishes and interiors sector.

Occupiers Forum, The View from HQ Pages 22-23

Tap in to the evolving mindsets of some of the UK’s largest occupiers about how the see the future of workplaces.

300+ products on show Pages 24-38

Explore the latest workplace interiors products from over 20 countries.

Floorplan Pages 28-29

Speakers Q&A Pages 40-47

Workspace Design Show Party Page 44

Taking place on the Show floor, featuring a stunning bar by M Moser Associates.

INSIGHTS LOUNGE

This year, Workspace Design Show has partnered with The Furniture Practice on a newly added Talks Space, ‘Insights Lounge’. TFP’s team has collaborated with architecture and design practice BDP to curate a discussion piece entitled ‘Change by Design’, which questions the impact of workplace design on the natural environment. BDP’s design concept showcases use of recycled, reused and bio materials helping to shape a low-carbon future and seeking to inspire designers to consider waste as a resource. The Lounge is a discussion piece about how different commercial products can work towards a more sustainable future through the themes of; adaptability, recycled content, reuse and recyclable at end of life.

DESIGN TALKS LOUNGE

This year’s Design Talks Lounge has been curated by furniture specialists, The Furniture Practice in collaboration with multidisciplinary studio, Acrylicize. The space will incorporate furniture by several iconic brands, so far set to include Andreu World, Arper, Fredericia, Moroso and Vitra. The stage back-drop will feature an immersive installation, designed by Acrylicize, celebrating material innovation in furniture and interior design with materials provided by Foresso and Kvadrat Really. Flooring for the space will be provided by Tarkett.

ENTRANCE

by

Gensler

“It feels like there has never been a more exciting and yet equally unknown time in the future of workplace design. We are inspired by this synergy between a new era of workplace and a new outlook on how we can care for our planet, and how we as designers can affect that through pioneering and sustainable design. It’s about fresh perspectives to enable new ways of working and create unique and tailored destinations for people, hence the overarching theme of Rebirth”

By Becky Spenceley, Design Director at Gensler

DESIGN & BUILD PARTNER – AW SPACES

THE LOUNGE by BDP

‘Change by Design’ is a concept for the Workspace Design Show, curated by BDP. The Lounge is a discussion piece about how different commercial products can work towards a more sustainable future through the themes of; adaptability, recycled content, reuse and recyclable at end of life.

THE REVIVAL BAR

by M Moser Associates

M Moser welcomes you to its REVIVAL bar at the Workspace Design Show. A place to inspire, restore and recharge you throughout the day.

We thrive on crafting experiences for people. Our concept for this bar is inspired by our mission to reduce waste and repurpose discarded materials. Our goal is to give these items a new lease of life and spark curiosity and conversation.

Come join us at #MMoseRevival and experience our space which aims to take you from a state of flux to stasis.

WORKSPACE DESIGN TALKS

27th & 28th February Design Talks Lounge

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Amy Gargan Workplace + Interiors Sector Lead, Director at RKD Architects

Ana Rita Martins Senior Associate, Sustainability & Design at Woodalls

Adam Burtt-Jones Co-Founder Burtt-Jones & Brewer

Andy Smith Workplace & Facilities Lead at The John Lewis Partnership

Bernie Mitchell Coworking Advocate, Blogger & Podcaster

Charlotte McCarthy Head of Interiors at Heatherwick Studio

Angela Bardino Design Principal at Jacobs

Chris Hunt Co-Founder & Director at V7

David Kent Senior Design Manager at The Office Group

Andrew Nelson

Dom Dugan Creative Director at Oktra

Faye Robinson Founder at Treacle Studio

Ed Hoban Associate Director – Head of Workplace at The Furniture Practice

Workplace Design Manager at Government Property Agency

Amelia Saberwal Founder at Kinesthetica Coaching

Annelie Kvick Thompson Partner at Grimshaw

Becky Sleath Senior Commercial Manager at EDGE

Hamish Kilburn Editor at Hotel Designs

Isabelle Priest Managing Editor at RIBA Journal

Jack Pringle Founder & Director at Studio Pringle

Helen Parton Workplace Design Journalist

Kael Gillam Principal Lighting Designer at Hoare Lea

Lee Polisano Founding Partner & President at PLP Architecture

Katrina Kostic Samen Director and Head Of Workplace Strategy & Design at KKS Savills

Lewis Barker Director of Workplace & Real Estate EMEA, ServiceNow

Mark Eltringham Publisher, Workplace Insight & IN Magazine

Matt Jackson Director, Head of Workplace at BDG architecture + design

May Fawzy Founder, MF Design Studio

Michael Dowds Head of Workplace Design Standards at Department for Work & Pensions

Michael Davis Founder & Head at JLL Future Studio

Maria Cheung Director of Interior Design at Squire & Partners

Grant Kanik Partner at Foster + Partners

Helen Ankers Managing Editor at (d)arc media

Mbali Chase Associate Director at iPWC

Joelle Laney Senior Associate at Perkins + Will

Gemma Cook Head of Design & Construction EMEA at American Express

Hannah Rummery Creative Director at Acrylicize

Sarah Brown Director at tp bennett

Scott Rominger Creative Director at WeWork

Tara Hack Principal, Design at Woodalls

Steve Brewer Founding Partner at Burtt-Jones & Brewer

Tulin Kori Associate Partner at Foster & Partners

Toni Riddiford Head of Office & Workplace at Stride Treglown

Yaara Gooner Head of Architecture and Design at LabTech

Neil Usher Chief Workplace & Change Strategist, GoSpace AI

Naomi Sakamoto Senior Associate at Gensler

Where quality engineering meets sustainable and modern design.

WORKSPACE DESIGN TALKS AGENDA

You will be able to see full conference agendas and timings at the Show. Panel discussions will cover topics including:

Legacy & Progress – how a vision for change can create new opportunities

Exploring workplace cultures that can drive creativity and innovation

Creating a flexible workplace design that maximises the use of real estate and improves the employee experience

Combining Structure and Chaos for a FinTech – Designing a functional workplace built around adaptability

Finding common ground: when workspace hospitality and residential design collide

Designing for Talent

A pickle: How do we future-proof our workplace?

The future of the workplace; how architecture is adapting

Designing globally while thinking locally - maintaining the brand while ensuring local cultures and customs are considered and finding this delicate balance

Designing the Future Workspace Experience

Designing coworking spaces for an uncertain future

Defining the Circularity of Light

The developer-tenant relationship is changing - what does this mean for the way we design workplaces?

Creating a healthier, more empathetic environment that promotes employee wellbeing and associated productivity

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Jamesina Sainsbury Director of Consultancy at MCM

Mark Catchlove Miller Knoll

Vanessa Brady Founder & CEO at The Society of British and international Interior Design (SBID)

Vidhi Sharma Creative Director at Modus Workspace

Penny McCallum Environmental Manager at BW

Oliver Heath Founder at Oliver Heath Design

Katherine Adams Director at Reusefully

Kate Hawkins Pre-Contract Projects Director at Stanmore

Pascal van Dort Global Acoustics Ambassador at Rockfon

Stuart Green University of Reading–school of Construction Management and Engineering

Charles Begley Chief Executive at London Property Alliance

Andrew Taylor Techncial Officer at ASFP

Andrew Parkin Partner – Global Head of Acoustics, Cundall

Bobby Chakravarthy Partner at Arcus Consulting LLP

Ben Southgate Principal Engineer at Sandy Brown

Alison Nicholl Head of Constructing Excellence BRE Group

Bola Abisogun Digital Director, BIM Academy

Cliff Smith Executive Director, GIRI

Martin Taylor Executive Director at LABC

Stephen Hamil Innovation Director at NBS

FIS CONFERENCE AGENDA

Carefully curated by Mick Jordan and the Works team, you will be able to see full conference agendas and timings at the Show. Panel discussions will cover topics including:

The Building Safety Act and its impact on the fit-out sector

Common Compliance Concerns

Capturing and delivering clients needs, on time on budget every time

The Golden Thread – information management in construction

Future workspaces

Designing for Acoustic Excellence

People led design

The fundamentals of sustainable design in fit-out

FIS INNOVATION AWARDS

We are looking for innovation that meets a need in the sector and has evidence of adoption or planned use in a commercial environment. By innovation we mean the successful exploitation of new ideas and bringing creative ideas to life.

The focus is ideas that help support improvements in efficiency, productivity, performance, quality or perception of the finishes and interiors sector.

The awards comprise the following categories:

Product Innovation – Fit-out

Product Innovation – Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E)

Digital innovation

Sustainable innovation plus Innovation of the Year

Determined by an audience vote on the day.

The Awards are open to all companies operating in the finishes and interiors sector, regardless of size. To qualify innovations should have been introduced to the UK market in the last five years.

SUSTAINABILITY WORKS

27th February Insights Lounge MEET THE SPEAKERS

Bronte Turner Managing Director at HLW International

Chris Crawford Senior Associate, Studio Director at Gensler

Beatriz Gonzalez Director at Scott Brownrigg

Deepak Parmar Design Director at MCM

Georgia Elliott Smith Managing Director at Element Four

Gurvinder Khurana Director at M Moser Associates

Elena Panagiotidis Associate Principal at Perkins&Will

Lucy Townsend Head of Sustainability at BDP

Lydia Randall Director, Head of ESG at BDG architecture + design

Matt Davies Director of Sustainability at The Furniture Practice

Lucy Brown Associate at AECOM

Mick Jordan Editor at Works Magazine

Natasha Hewlett Senior Project Designer at Peldon Rose

Sarah Wakefield Creative Director at Jolie Studio

Natalie Smith Principal at Perkins&Will

Susan Nash Director at Resonate Interiors

Cristiano Testi Principal Director at tp bennett LLP

Joanna Knight Co-Founder at The Sustainable Design Collective

Nicola Fagan Head of Environment at Legal & General

James Halliday Associate at Squire and Partners

SUSTAINABILITY WORKS AGENDA

Carefully curated by Mick Jordan and the Works team, you will be able to see full conference agendas and timings at the Show. Panel discussions will cover topics including:

Who is driving the ESG agenda?

How to make sustainable office design a tangible achievement

Adaptive Re-use

The Great Green Wash Debate

Materials – Will we run out of fishing nets? What’s the alternative to the alternative? Turn those bloody lights off!

Local, responsible sourcing

OCCUPIERS FORUM 28th February Insights Lounge

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Claire Henderson Inclusive Design Lead, Workplace Design at HMRC

Claudia Bastiani Head of Workplace Experience & Design at Legal & General

Ash Kaur Workplace Design Lead for Europe, Middle-east and Africa at Oracle

Collin Burry Design Principal at Gensler

June Koh Total Workplace, Partner, Workplace Strategy Lead EMEA at Cushman & Wakefield

Kate Smith Executive Director, Occupier Consulting, UK at CBRE

Mark Owen Global Workplace DXP (Design Experience & Projects) Lead at Unilever

Luke Cuthbertson Workplace Review Manager at HMRC

Sophie Hill Senior Delivery Manager at National Grid Land and Property

Suzan Dixon Regional Head of Workplace, Europe & Americas at Standard Chartered Bank

Suzy Wright Head of Workplace Operations at WSP

Sue Glew Programme Director, The Better Workplace Programme at BT

Vicki Holland Associate Interior Designer at Ward Robinson

Ana Stanojevic Workplace Strategy & Development Lead at Nokia

Michelle Marwood EMEA Real Estate Director at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP

Nigel Oseland Director at Workplace Unlimited

Jason Cousins Director Facilities Management at Lazard

Rob Thompson Director Digital Workplace Experience Owner at National Grid IT & Digital

OCCUPIERS FORUM AGENDA

You will be able to see full conference agendas and timings at the Show. Panel discussions will cover topics including:

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The office is dead! Long live the office!

Creating a Culture to Engage Employees and Improve Productivity in a Hybrid Working Environment

Creating an Equitable Experience for a Diverse Population

The elements of occupier engagement moving forward Managing Change in the Workplace Employee Wellbeing & Inclusion

PARTICIPATING BRANDS

2tec2 has a passion for flooring that combines excellence and innovation to produce exquisite designs and materials. The seamless woven flooring boasts the ingenuity and artisanship of Belgian design. 2tec2 provides high-quality, eco-sensible flooring for a growing diversity of interiors. At 2tec2, we believe every room should be comfortable and uniquely beautiful. Our acoustic flooring combines the durability and cleanability of hard-surface flooring with the elegant look and feel of carpet.

www.2tec2.com

Actiu’s concept for the manufacture of office furniture is the result of the vision and work of a group of people who have been on the move for 50 years, constantly evolving with innovative designs that have won awards all over the world.

Sustainability is an obligation that does not compromise the comfort and ergonomics of our creations, which are also based on improving the wellbeing and productivity of teams through our Cool Working® philosophy.

www.actiu.com

Agilita hand picks and sources design led furniture and office accessories to support new ways of working. We aim to create collaboration, creativity, and productivity. We offer businesses an exquisite selection of products that work with the fast-changing environment we now face.

Our brand new London showroom is located at 66 Turnmill Street, Clerkenwell EC1M 5RR.

www.agilita.co.uk

AllSfär is a brand with a clear mission to create calm in commercial interiors. Their innovative, sustainable, design-led acoustic products promote wellbeing, happiness, and success by combining design aesthetics with acoustic practicalities to improve comfort and provide for different tasks and personality styles. Sustainability are also key drivers with all products made with at least 60% recycled PET and each 1200mm x 2400mm acoustic panel made using the equivalent of 280 recycled plastic bottles.

www.allsfar.com

In Aromas del Campo we began our journey as a company in 1986, in Valencia. At that time our speciality was the manufacturing of potpourris of dried flowers and aromatic products. A few years later we started to make small glass table lamps filled with dried flowers. Since then, and once consolidated in the lighting sector.

www.aromasdelcampo.com

Arpa. High Pressure Laminates and materials for interior design, furniture and architecture. For its investments in research and technology. For its focus on sustainability. For the design and quality of products made in Italy. Arpa is more than regular laminates and smart surfaces. Arpa designs and produces solutions that make any environment or piece of furniture original and creative.

www.arpaindustriale.com

ASA Plastici is the leading Italian brand of products for the electrification of furniture: office, meeting, home, hospitality, ships, passenger, education, upholstered and contract.

ASA designs and manufactures multi-sockets compatible with all international standards, featuring an empowering design and strong configurability. Its solutions are adopted by the most important players in more than fifty countries.

www.asaplastici.com

Biohm is a multi-award-winning research and development led company that allows nature to lead innovation to revolutionise the construction industry and create a regenerative built environment.

Placing biological systems at the heart of our inspiration (biomimetics), we combine the philosophies of the Circular Economy and HumanCentred Design with future-tech to create a step-change in building technologies, materials and manufacturing methods.

www.biohm.co.uk

Buronomic has been designing, developing and manufacturing professional furniture for over 40 years to bring comfort and style to your work environments. Improving well-being at work has become an essential element in the design of new workplaces. Our ambition is to offer support for your projects by providing you with our expertise, and the right furniture. Flexibility and modularity are essential in shared workspaces. Designed and intended for collaborative working Alto by buronomic is a contemporary and innovative furniture program, perfectly suited for flex offices, corpoworking and home offices.

www.buronomic.com

Corporate Creative is a videography company based in Hampshire. We produce engaging corporate videos and customer testimonials for businesses of all sizes, using a range of media including video, photography, and animation. Our team has a passion for storytelling and helps companies share their message through creative, high-quality video content. Whether you need help developing a concept or want to deliver final video material, we are here to support you every step of the way. Video marketing is the most effective way to showcase your brand and reach your audience. Let us help you share your message through highquality digital content.

www.corporatecreativeuk.com

We know that change is exciting, inspiring and complex. We are dedicated to consistently supporting our clients as they change and grow, tailoring our expertise to each unique move – be it corporate or specialist. People and workplaces are an organisations two biggest investments.

We believe that modern, inspiring offices can be created responsibly, and as thought leaders in sustainability, we empower our clients to achieve this with our innovative approach.

www.crownworkspace.com

Daisalux is dedicated to the design, manufacture and commercialization of emergency luminaires, beacon lighting and signalling. The main aim of the company is to fully satisfy the requirements of its clients regardless of their origin, providing versatile and integral solutions to all project requirements, with a continuous adaptation to the new demands of the market.

www.daisalux.com

workspace design show PARTICIPATING BRANDS

PARTICIPATING BRANDS

Delta Light designs and manufactures architectural lighting for both interior and exterior applications. With an extensive suite of solutions, Delta Light has the capabilities, the vision, and the passion to deliver any desired effect for any project. From subtle to dynamic, classic to modern and sophisticated to playful, Delta Light offers an unrivalled choice in architectural lighting. With a longstanding history of collaborating with architects, designers, contractors, and investors to integrate light into their projects, Delta Light luminaires can be found in high-profile installations across the globe. The brand has built up an enviable reputation for projects which offer ambiance and elegance, underpinned by outstanding functionality, quality, and design.

www.deltalight.com

ERCO is a leading international specialist in architectural workspace lighting and the first established luminaire manufacturer with a portfolio based entirely on LED technology. ERCO Lighting UK delivers innovative lighting solutions to the UK and Irish markets, integrating high-quality and efficient luminaires. Working to create hubs of concentration, productivity and flexibility, ERCO harnesses the power of light across the spectrum of work environments. Visit stand A1 to discover the ERCO approach to workspace lighting.

E: l.page@erco.com www.erco.com

The world recognises Fellowes Brands as a thought leader and an innovator, offering an integrated portfolio of Monitor Arms for the modern office. We have nurtured an internal team of talented designers and engineers and reached out to an international roster of designers who work with us to push the boundaries of design. As a result, Fellowes can work with you to fit your unique work culture and workspace.

www.fellowes.com/monitorarms

Fora Form aim to improve human interaction through furnishing spaces where you eat, work and breathe together in an office setting. Through the strategic use of designers, the Norwegian furniture manufacturer has used their Nordic values to bring a mix of contemporary and heritage designs to make the framework for democratic processes, trust and equality in organizations. Fora Form-wherever people meet.

www.foraform.com

Friends of Wilson are a Glasgow-based studio producing acoustic wall panels, hanging screens, room dividers and artwork with a unique design sensibility and focus on sustainability. Our mission is to transform the world of workspace – making well-functioning, inspirational and comfortable environments where workers thrive.

www.friendsofwilson.com

With over 30 years of experience, FUTURE Designs is internationally renowned for its expertise and leadership within the lighting industry. The British manufacturer, design and develop often ground breaking solutions for the commercial, hospitality and infrastructure sectors in the UK, Europe, UAE and the USA, specialising in the use of LED’s to provide efficient and sustainable solutions.

www.futuredesigns.co.uk

The HEY-SIGN manufactory. Founded in 1999, the felt manufacturer HEY-SIGN is considered a specialist and pioneer when it comes to innovative felt products and made-to-measure items from 100% pure new wool. Timeless design and sustainable production methods characterize the entire collection; elaborately handcrafted, carefully designed and completely ‘made in Germany‘. We also offer support for planners and architects who can choose from four different felt thicknesses in up to 48 colours for their projects.

www.hey-sign.de

We are here to make working anywhere easy.

Hotbox has cleverly designed products that allow you to define your workspace anywhere. We create products for a wide range of workplaces from large office setups to lone business nomads.

For wherever work takes you there is Hotbox.

www.behotbox.com

Nearshore supply. European Designed & Built. Built to last. Energy Efficient. Hotspot Titanium drinking water taps are the new filtered boiling water and filtered chilled water hydration solutions to suit Workplace. Visit stand VG8 to find out why all Hotspot Titanium boiling water taps have Titanium tanks for the boiling water storage (think calcium resistance, think hygiene & think longevity). Their most stylish tapware is inexpensive. Optimising staff welfare well within budget!

E: ntaylor@hotspot-titanium.com www.hotspot-titanium.co.uk

iGuzzini is an international group at the service of architecture and the development of the culture of light. We are acknowledged as a centre of excellence in the study, design and management of light in all its various forms; a production centre with a strong and deep-rooted vocation for design and innovation.

We produce indoor and outdoor lighting systems embracing environments such as, Culture, Work, Retail, Cities, Infrastructures, Hospitality and Living. www.iguzzini.com

Our purpose here is to help people lead a healthier lifestyle through our uniquely awesome intelligent appliances.

Discover… The Urban Cultivator an automated indoor kitchen garden - grow microgreens/herbs/leaves for a zero miles diet, 365 days a year. Vitesy our unique range of smart and sustainable air purifiers and monitors. Luqel the only water station that dispenses 30 different water recipes. Come and experience the world of Intelligent Appliances at stand VG5. www.intelligentappliances.co.uk

iSiMAR is a European company, which designs, manufactures and worldwide distributes Mediterranean wire metal furniture for in&outdoor and contract use.

Our unique pieces are made using a rigorous process and manufactured with noble, durable and high quality materials, which are 100% recycled and recyclable. iSiMAR’s products are versatile and suitable for any kind of project: hospitality, contract, residential or offices. Discover more at www.isimar.es

A leader in design innovation, Kvadrat produces high-performance, design textiles, rugs, window covering and acoustic solutions for both commercial and residential interiors. Kvadrat is committed to accelerate positive change and responsible business conduct, while continuing to push the boundaries of high-quality textiles through our commitment to colour, quality, simplicity and innovation. We invite you to immerse yourself in our universe of texture and colour during the Workspace Design Show.

www.kvadrat.org

LapSafe® are the UK’s leading manufacturer of Smart Locker Solutions. Specialising in providing simple yet comprehensive software workflows for our self-service lockers to be used in any environment. Suitable for drop off and collection, management of IT assets, hot lockers, and automated loaning of equipment. We provide an incredibly powerful and adaptable locker solution with our built-in electronic systems, connectivity, intelligent charging, and third-party integrations. Used Globally in education, manufacturing, workplaces, and warehousing, ensuring your users have access to what they want and when they need it. www.lapsafe.com

Exhibitor Key:

PARTICIPATING BRANDS

At Liquidline, we don’t just supply and install commercial coffee, water, juice and vending solutions, we work closely with designers and fit-out companies to create destination workspaces that people excel in. We work collaboratively with D&B partners from the beginning of every project - providing CAD files for designs, and liaising with contractors each step of the way ensuring everything is done correctly the first time, with zero delays or costly refits.

www.liquidline.co.uk

Logovisual are specialists in the design and manufacture of collaborative work furniture for clients around the world. Our ThinkingWall range of movable dividers incorporate practical features including whiteboard surfaces, storage, acoustic properties, and digital screens. These mobile partitions give you the flexibility to create and adapt work zones without needing to rebuild. You can easily change the configuration to suit evolving teams, projects and demands on space.

www.logovisual.com

Max Furniture are leading acoustic solution experts, with a wide range of Acoustic Meeting, Phone and Work Pods… All under one roof. MAX has carefully curated innovative and beautifully designed products from leading European acoustic booth manufacturers and offers a range of booths for every need.

Our hugely popular Max Calma range will be on display at the Workspace Design Show, introducing all-new designs and features. Come and experience true quality and stylish design, perfect for any workplace. www.maxfurniture.co.uk

Milliken is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of floor coverings for corporate, education and hospitality environments. The portfolio includes high performance modular carpet, LVT and entrance flooring in a vast range of colour, design and construction options, all with impressive sustainability and well-being credentials. All Milliken floor covering products are carbon neutral.

www.millikenfloors.com

Mobboli is a brand of contemporary design furniture created by delaoliva, manufacturer located in Madrid, a benchmark in seating and office furniture since 1957.

A fresh, functional and versatile concept focused on design, conceived to provide spaces and environments of all kinds with possibilities for interior design and projects. Mobboli offers customisable products with modern and attractive lines, with a sustainable vision and an entirely made in Spain manufacturing.

www.mobboli.com

We create innovative solutions for shaping comfortable workspaces and commercial properties, such as room-in-room systems, office pods, acoustic lamps & sound absorbers. We test products in the in-house sound lab and cooperate with award-winning designers to ensure everything we create mixes high acoustic performance with a minimalistic, timeless design. In 2023 we launch OmniRoom, a game-changing room-in-room system: versatile, reconfigurable, and sustainable for a new level of flexibility and comfort in office design.

www.mute.design

PARTICIPATING BRANDS

Handcrafted rugs and accessories with contemporary design since 1978. Discover our business unit nanimarquina Contract with more than 35 years of experience and 2,000 projects worldwide. Find out our three services: Bespoke solutions, Custom Catalogue and Formula Contract, specially created to meet the needs of architects and interior designers.

We are Climate Neutral certified! Reduce the environmental impact of indoor and outdoor projects.

www.nanimarquina.com

Nook is a family of wellness-focused pods, booths, and shelters for delivering hybrid workplace and improving neuroinclusivity. Uniquely certified as a personal support space, Nooks provide privacy, personalisation and protection while allowing users to focus, connect and recharge. The 3 main Nook elements (Huddle, Shelter & Solo) create a flexible and equitable workplace architecture. Customers in the Private & Public Sectors use Nook to build dynamic and mindful, modern workplaces.

www.nookpod.com

At Nurus we discover, design, develop, create and manufacture furnitures for workspaces, campuses, hospitals, terminals, conference halls, hotels and restaurants. Our products and solutions are inspired by empathy, developed by seed research and synthesized by our experience over 96 years in professional space design.

www.nurus.com/en

Ocula™ are partitioning specialists in the UK. We offer professional advice to find a solution that will inspire and perform, whatever your budget, size, or scope. Working in partnership with you, our innovative solutions can turn any vision of space into reality. Our specialists have kept four key performance indicators in mind when designing the range: fire, acoustic, structural and barrier.

www.oculasystems.co.uk

Unlock your workspace with ANIMATE from OE; a complete electrical system that uses click & connect modules & patented battery technology to provide complete freedom from fixed wall sockets & trailing power cables.

Masters in design & innovation of power & data delivery modules since 1986, OE are dedicated to providing cutting-edge power solutions, tailormade to the dynamic working environment & beyond.

www.oeelectrics.co.uk

Ofifran is a company with more than 30 years of experience in the furniture sector. We are dedicated to the manufacture of office furniture, focusing on the artisan production process, thus allowing the creation of unique office solutions with a great quality and design, motivating productivity, creativity and both personal and professional satisfaction among our clients.

www.ofifran.com

Ojmar has been transforming workspaces during the last century. Our vast experience and customer-centric approach has brought a new range of locker systems conveniently run through smartphone apps, RFID cards or keypads. Our latest development, OTS® Pulse, is the perfect smart locker management system for any activity-based or hybrid workplace. Plug and play, online, self-managed and wireless, the OTS® Pulse will help your office to flex at a minimal cost.

www.ojmar.com

Parkside is a contemporary porcelain, ceramic and natural stone tile specification company with over 500 designs on offer, including many exclusives, from some of the world’s most dynamic manufacturers. Whether for commercial, hospitality or high-end residential projects, our knowledgeable team of architectural consultants are able to help specify the right products to match any design brief.

www.parkside.co.uk

Pedrali is an Italian company that produces contemporary furniture for contract and residential. The collection is the result of a careful and accurate research aimed to create functional and versatile industrial design products made of metal, plastic materials, wood as well as upholstery. Seating, tables, complements and lighting exclusively manufactured in Italy through a design process which combines tradition and innovation, engineering excellence and creative brilliance.

www.pedrali.com

The Protektor brand of profiles for plaster, render and drywall has been established for over 100 years. The first to introduce the manufacture of plaster bead and drywall steel profiles for partitions and ceiling constructions in Europe we have continued to develop and innovation solutions to meet the needs of system partners and the construction industry alike. Innovation, product development and manufacturing are our speciality.

www.protektor.co.uk

Quadrifoglio Group is an Italian company specialized in the production of office furniture, including ergonomic chairs, acoustic booths, partitioning and seats lounge area. The Group aims to be a single reliable partner that is able to provide a complete range of furnishings that enhance the comfort of spaces and the wellbeing of the people who live in them.

www.quadrifoglio.com

Ragnars is a Swedish furniture company specialising in innovative high-end office furniture for the contemporary workplace. We believe that everything is doable and customisation is part of our DNA, which is why we are always welcoming new bold ideas. We strive to create furniture that contributes to a natural, healthy, and humane work environment by using sustainable production methods and biophilic design features.

www.ragnars.se

We are a UK manufacturer of office and commercial lighting. Many workplaces such as Sky Bet choose to light their environments with RICOMAN lighting due to our range of highly customisable linear lighting products and complementary feature lighting.

As a member of the Made In Britain Green Growth programme we understand our business influences the environment which is why we have a strong environmental and sustainability focus, made evident in our circular economy products. www.ricoman.com

The future of acoustic design is here. Made from a variety of colours, textures, materials, sizes and forms, our new collection will give you the freedom to create flexible spaces and multipurpose zones. Come and see Rockfon Hub, Rockfon Canva, Rockfon Lamella, and Rockfon for yourself to turn your brilliant ideas into outstanding experiences.

www.rockfon.co.uk

PARTICIPATING BRANDS

RS Barcelona puts the workplace into a new context. It is committed to play as an all-inclusive element thanks to its capacity to create team spirit and to encourage creativity; and as a means to build energized environments where people want to be and work. RS Barcelona’s products stand out not only for their design attractiveness, but also for their functionality, helping to feel good while we work.

www.rsbarcelona.com

Since 2001, SALTO Systems has been delivering state-of-the-art wire-free and keyless electronic access control solutions. GANTNER, a SALTO Group company, includes solutions specialized in keyless access control, electronic locker locks, cashless payment, cash register and billing systems, staff time recording systems as well as ticketing and management software for the global leisure and commercial industries. Our smart electronic locker and access control solutions can be tailored to any business needs. www.gantner.com

SAS International are the leading British manufacturer of quality metal ceilings and bespoke architectural metalwork. Installed in iconic, landmark buildings worldwide, SAS leads through innovation, cuttingedge design, and technical acoustic expertise. We will be exhibiting at Workspace Design Show to showcase our new product – A/Maze. We create active spaces where cutting edge technology meets sustainable design and where a serene focus is enabled, for the end user.

www.sasintgroup.com

Silent Gliss is the leading global supplier of premium interior window treatments. Our curtain and blind systems have been reliably shading workspaces for over 70 years. Committed to the development of the smoothest, quietest systems, we offer functional and durable products that improve the comfort and productivity of offices, boardrooms and communal areas. Silent Gliss stands for innovative, sustainable, tailor made solutions, exceptional design and first-class quality.

www.silentgliss.co.uk

SIXINCH are a furniture manufacturer that specialise in Coated foam. Our original coating, FlexPlus™, provides options beyond traditional upholstery and is the brand’s key differentiator. FlexPlus is made up of three layers; polyurethane primer, polyurethane reactor (A/B), and colour coat. The end product is rated for high-traffic areas and is 100% waterproof – use it indoors or outdoors!

www.sixinch.eu

Spacestor are the creators of architectural, space-defining furniture that blends California cool with London design. We have learnt from long-term engagement with some of the most innovative companies like Google, Pfizer, and JP Morgan, how a sustainable workplace environment drives their organisational goals. Our newest product development, Arcadia, is a space-making toolkit for designers which brings you the New Landscape for Work. Visit us at stand A4 to learn more!

www.spacestor.com

Stansons is 100% focused on designing and delivering sustainable products for happy, healthy workspaces. A one-stop studio that designs, creates and installs gorgeous soft furnishings for workspace creators. Imagine an inspiring collection of elegant curtains, zoning, blinds and acoustic products with an oh-so-sustainable selection of materials then you’ll be on the right lines.

www.stansons.co.uk

PARTICIPATING BRANDS

Staverton is an award-winning British manufacturer and designer of contemporary office furniture. Innovative and design-led, we bring form, function and flexibility together without compromise. Whether it’s a standard product or a bespoke solution, we work with our customers to understand their specific needs. This collaborative and intuitive approach guarantees quality at every stage.

www.staverton.co.uk

You have an idea; we make it a reality. From creation to installation

We fulfil ambitious creative visions. Transforming ordinary spaces to extraordinary And breathing life into any environment

www.stylographics.co.uk

At Summit, we believe thoughtfully-made furniture should be for everyone. We design and build beautiful, affordable furniture that brings everyday spaces to life – from welcoming workplaces to inspiring campuses. We’ve spent 45 years becoming experts in our field, passing our skills on to Summit’s next generation of furniture makers. And it is all happening in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, meaning a smaller footprint for us and smaller lead times for you.

www.summit1977.com

Quality, timeless design, excellence and adaptability are the values that guide Systemtronic’s journey of over 30 years. Since 1988 we develop and manufacture contemporary auxiliary furniture that provides solutions for both the contract and residential sectors, effectively addressing the needs of such diverse spaces as offices and meeting rooms, hotels, education centers, healthcare facilities, restaurants and homes.

www.st-systemtronic.com

Scandinavian simplicity and the desire to constantly evolve the product portfolio which offers timeless design. Taiga’s contribution to wellbeing is what attracted Welltek to get behind the Taiga Concept, and to launch their brand into the UK. The connection to nature, quality materials and a passionate belief in pure air prevails in everything they do, and that is what makes the Taiga Concept so unique.

www.taigaconcept.fi

Workplace interior design is changing every day. From health and wellbeing to sustainability and end-of-life. All these considerations come together to create spaces that are good for both people and planet. Sustainability and end-of-life can be a complex topic. With many different standards and solution providers in the market, our mission is to show delegates how Tarkett pioneers in recyclable flooring to help specifiers unlock the benefits of the Circular Economy. Visit us on stand B34. www.tarkett.com

Technogym is a world leading brand in products and digital technologies for fitness, sport and health for wellness. Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and apps that allow every single end-user to access a completely personalised training experience anytime and anywhere: at home, at the gym, on-the-go. Over 55 million people train with Technogym in 85,000 wellness centres and 400,000 private homes worldwide. www.technogym.com

The Meeting Pod Co, an award winning family run business, manufactures and sells a range of Indoor and Outdoor Office Pods to provide meeting space and breakout areas for office, commercial, healthcare and educational workplaces or campuses. Manufactured on the Isle of Wight, our pods are dynamic in style, exceptional in quality and deliver a purpose that is aligned to the new ways we want to meet, work and learn.

www.themeetingpod.co.uk

Since the first day that we put our own roots down, we’ve believed in the power that interior landscaping has to create special spaces in which people work and spend their time. That’s why at Vantage Spaces we’re passionate about helping to create indoor paradises that draw people together.

www.vantagespaces.co.uk

VANK is a Polish team of architects, engineers, and artisans. We create furniture. Objects. Tangible signs in space. Items designed intelligently, with respect for the natural environment, and manufactured using latest technologies. We believe in a circular economy model that limits the consumption of natural resources, reduces the amount of waste generated, and increases the use of renewable, and recyclable materials.

www.vank.design

Built to showcase your skill and creativity, Vectorworks Architect allows you to sketch, model and document in a fully integrated workflow with the world’s most design-centric BIM solution. With superior 2D graphics, 3D modelling and visualisation tools, Architect is built to deliver absolute creative expression and maximum efficiency.

vectorworks.net/architect 01635 580318 uksales@vectorworks.net

Tables support all kinds of activities and help to define the function of a space. Venues are places where things happen, and Venue Tables are designed to be efficient, adaptable and practical. They are deliberately simple to have broad and lasting appeal. Available in four heights, Venue Tables are designed for a range of settings from home to office and hospitality to education.

www.venuetables.com barry@broomejenkins.com 07711675216

Vergés chairs and furniture are the result of a combination of experience, vocation, quality and design. A family company born in Tortellà, a town in Alta Garrotxa, Vergés has been carrying out its business in the same location 50 years ago. Such continuance provides insight into the company’s philosophy, personality and way of working.

www.verges.design

Viccarbe, located in Valencia, Spain, offers an award-winning portfolio of Mediterranean furniture created in collaboration with the world’s most renowned designers. The brand is distinguished by great simplicity, innovative balance, and a global awareness. Viccarbe strives to inspire Mediterranean experiences to singular collaborative spaces around the world.

www.viccarbe.com

PARTICIPATING BRANDS

With a strong emphasis on the need for adaptability in today’s everevolving workplaces, we conceive innovative furniture designs that encourage communication, collaboration and creativity around the world. We believe that a truly agile workplace will always provide choice and our ethos is all about creating spaces that offer just that; this is how we thrive in making spaces agile.

www.work-agile.com

Woven Image manufacture sustainable acoustic finishes for commercial interiors. Following the success of EchoPanel®, our portfolio continues to expand, with the introduction of our multi award-winning embossed acoustic panels and newly launched ceiling tile, Fuji. Visit us on Stand B28, with our UK partner - The Collective, to see how our range of design-led, colourful products can help bring acoustic comfort to your next workplace design project.

www.wovenimage.com

Drawing on over 35 years of industry experience, Yewdale design and manufacture blinds and other shading solutions. Their blinds are routinely installed in office fit-outs and other commercial environments because they are stylish, highly durable and manufactured on a commercial scale. Yewdale’s UK-based factory completes made-to-measure orders much faster than the industry average. Orders are delivered by Yewdale’s own vans, which provide flexible and speedy delivery options to customers.

www.yewdale.co.uk

Yo-Yo POD® is a mobile acoustic booth – simple to move and reconfigure to add space, flexibility and purpose. Designed by experts around key movement and sustainability principals.

Mobile: Modular: Multifunctional: moves effortlessly and in seconds re-configure any space at any time for meetings, focus work, zoom calls or as room divider

Fabric made from 100% recycled materials. Manufactured in the UK. Keep Moving with Yo-Yo POD®. yo-yodesk.co.uk

Your Workspace are award winning smart workplace experts and are the no.1 smart storage providers in the UK. With over 1.5 million users of their flagship product, Simplicity, worldwide and as market leaders with decades of experience working across a multitude of industries; Your Workspace have helped organisations around the globe transition to a smarter way of working through their innovative smart workplace solutions.

www.yourworkspace.com

Zentia is the UK’s market leading manufacturer of complete ceiling solutions. We make a wide range of mineral ceiling tiles, suspension grids, and floating ceiling systems at our two factories. Evolved from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions and with over 100 years of knowledge, Zentia is the UK’s only major ceiling manufacturer, offering a shorter supply chain to the UK and Ireland, and providing specifiers and contractors with reliable products.

www.zentia.com

SPEAKER Q&As

What are the most important considerations for employers when creating spaces where people really want to be?

Michael Dowds, Head of Workplace Design Standards, Department for Work and Pensions

You need to really know your people. Take every opportunity to bring the various teams using a space on the design journey with you. Help them reimagine how they could carry out their work in different settings to achieve better outcomes. Encourage creativity, imagination, collaboration appropriate for those using the space.

Most people don’t naturally default to a smarter way of working. Help your people understand how the workplace has been designed with them in mind, and how to make best use of the various work settings. Review the workplace with your people after a period of time to help keep things fresh, appropriate and to continue the journey together.

Tina Norden, Partner, Conran & Partners

In our post-Covid WFH world our ambition is to design spaces that make people want to come to the office and actually be there on an (almost) daily basis. The new flexibility is amazing and a real game changer, but it is easy to forget how much enjoyment a good and professional working environment can bring.

Key considerations are now to actually set the workplace apart from home functionally whilst creating environments people like being in. Lighting is key, ergonomics of chairs and table, flexible height desks – and spaces where the team can come together for meetings and socials. All things that are very hard to recreate at home!

Amy Gargan, Workplace & Interiors Sector Lead, Director, RKD Architects

Undoubtedly the focus now for employers is to provide a workplace that offers so much more than what their employees can experience working remotely. Their reason for coming to the office is no longer one of routine or a sense of obligation, but rather it is purpose driven and the workplace must respond by tailoring itself to meet the needs of the individual.

This means a curated office landscape that offers a variety of intuitive work settings that fulfil the individual’s requirements providing for ultimate flexibility and productivity. The experience when in the workplace should be seamless – from booking a desk or reserving meeting space, to knowing who and when other team members will be there.

Scott Rominger, Creative Director, WeWork

At WeWork, we’re consistently speaking to our members to understand more about what they need and want from the modern workplace – especially as flexible working continues to take shape and office visits become more intentional, depending on working styles and tasks that need to be completed that day. With this in mind, there can no longer be a “one size fits all” approach when it comes to office design in this new era.

Instead, a workspace must be a dynamic and mixed-use space that meets the varying needs of workers. From quiet nooks, lounges and collaborative spaces to conference rooms and dedicated focus areas, at WeWork, we strike a balance between functional and thoughtful design – underpinned by flexibility. As work trends evolve, it’s a combination of understanding what workers actually want, and having the flexibility to adapt seamlessly that will be key in 2023.

How do you see flexibility being implemented in offices to maximise the use of real estate and improve the employee experience?

Paula Rowntree, Head of Workplace Design, Lloyds Banking Group

At a personal level I am curious about how we can blend more retail design thinking in our office space; retail is constantly reinventing itself and designs for low cost/modular/flexible environments. If I know nothing I know that change is a constant in today’s world so bringing more of this retail way of thinking/designing is something I am exploring.

Scott Rominger, Creative Director, WeWork

Work trends continue to evolve as businesses put their right foot forward and employees figure out what they need and want from the office going into 2023. As a result, companies must embrace flexibility on all levels to adapt to new demand, and spaces must be reconfigurable as this demand evolves. At WeWork, flexibility is at the core of our business – particularly in our design approach, where we adapt and enhance our spaces depending on our members’ varying needs.

We’re also seeing increased demand for dedicated, focused areas. What’s become clear is that as the criteria for the modern office evolves, flexible design solutions that can be adjusted in a few weeks rather than in a few months will be table stakes’ for any operator as we head into 2023.

Natasha Hewlett, Senior Project Designer, Peldon Rose

By creating flexible workspaces, employers can cater to a diversity of needs whilst maximising the real estate. We are seeing more multi-purpose spaces being designed, for example social areas that can be adapted into town hall spaces. Two very useable zones utilising the same amount of real estate by considering the flexibility of the furniture, as well as the technology and AV solutions.

The ability to ‘plug and play’-that is to work from chargeable devices comfortably in your desired location - is so important when creating multi function spaces. If the furniture can flip, fold and move out of the way with ease and AV can be adapted easily then employers can maximise real estate whilst giving their employees the workspaces they need.

Steve Brewer, Founding Partner, Burtt-Jones & Brewer

With many high rise office buildings occupied by businesses from various sectors, demands are becoming multiple and diverse, extending far beyond what would originally have been considered core business needs. It is now about experience, not just facility. The demand is for spaces that need to flex more, where an entire area of site, floor or group of floors are assigned as a shared space for tenants to flex and grow.

The key being to enhance the experience, not just the facility. These new spaces should be viewed as collateral to the tenant offer, as a void to fill, providing value as a service, not as an overhead and operational cost. The Covid experience has given employees a voice in the discussion about what the workspace becomes and how it should be shaped, taylorism if you like.

What changes are you hoping to see in the UK workspaces in 2023?

Tina Norden, Partner, Conran & Partners

More variety, more flexibility and a regard to the human factor whilst retaining a professional environment. And professional doesn’t mean boring and grey, it means and environment that is conducive to the type of work being done, looks right for the sector it is ibn and promotes staff wellbeing.

It is easy to forget that working on a sofa or a badly set up desk can actually be very harmful to our wellbeing, so designing spaces with character and personality that actually work will be real progress.

Claudia Bastiani, Head of Workplace Experience & Design, Legal & General

For 2023 and beyond, I am interested in exploring design that is truly inclusive and sustainable, so catering for neurodiversity, the not so obvious physical disabilities such as challenges with hearing and sight, spaces for community that cater for all and true carbon calculation. What will differentiate a great workspace from an outstanding workspace will be inclusivity and sustainability.

Both interesting subjects are ever evolving so understanding what the current thought is around these will be interesting, as well as understanding the current challenges. We find ourselves in a situation where for the first time we have a very informed audience (the workforce) so not being engaged in evolving your thinking on this is no longer an option.

Lewis Barker, Director, Workplace Services EMEA, ServiceNow

More climate and sustainability focused spaces – our company has commitments we need to make alongside other companies and as Real Estate is a massive polluter, it’s within all our control to help solve this issue.

Flexible and adaptable spaces – simply put we need to experiment and having flexible spaces allows this experimentation to happen. We’d still need to ensure quiet and solo working spaces, but these can also be flexible in nature too.

How can empathy allow future designs to attract and retain talent?

Amy Gargan, Workplace & Interiors Sector Lead, Director, RKD Architects

More and more we are understanding the diversity of employees and recognising that not everyone works in the same way. We also know that the environment we work in can greatly affect our mood, productivity, and well-being. Employers seeking to incorporate empathetic design principles in their workplace are cognisant of that diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace that values individual differences in the workforce and makes everyone feel accepted.

Design should focus on creating a workplace which is human centric, catering to individuals, their personalities, experience, and choices in the way they work. Addressing environmental and wellbeing factors will help keep employees engaged, giving them a sense of fulfilment that will ultimately benefit employee retention.

Claire Henderson, Inclusive Design Lead, Workplace Design, HMRC

As a society we are becoming increasing aware of the diverse nature of people, we aren’t all the same and what a boring world it would be if we were! Workspace is key to supporting individuals shine, by providing the right environment, or indeed choice of environments throughout, people see that not only do employers care about them as employees but also as individuals, that comes with increased levels of engagement and retention as well as productivity.

Only by listening to a diverse range of end users will design teams truly get anywhere near providing an inclusive workspace and ultimately a change for a protected characteristic generally is something that helps others, lowered kerbs, clamshell doors, all examples of that so it’s a win win.

Claudia Bastiani, Head of Workplace Experience & Design, Legal & General

Neuroarchitecture will play an ever more significant role in the creation of future workspaces; understanding the question that we are trying to answer ie what does empathy in the design and operation of a workspace really mean? These are the sorts of interesting and sometimes uncomfortable conversations that need to be explored.

The interaction between HR, Real Estate and Technology has never been more significant. Data and the ability to pivot your thinking quickly is key to evolving strategies around employee engagement. Neuroscience will make more and more of a contribution to future strategies which might seem disruptive for some, whilst very exciting for others.

WORKSPACE DESIGN SHOW PARTY

Taking place on the Show floor, from 6pm onwards on 27th February, the Workspace Design Show Party offers you the chance to relax over a drink or two, network with colleagues and peers, and check out some of the innovations in the 300+ workplace interiors products on show.

Drinks sponsored by Future Designs - With over 30 years experience, FUTURE Designs is internationally renowned for its expertise and leadership within the lighting industry. The British manufacturer, design and develop often ground breaking solutions for the commercial, hospitality and infrastructure sectors in the UK, Europe, UAE and the USA, specialising in the use of LED’s to provide efficient and sustainable solutions.

The highly skilled research and development, technical and design teams are based at the production facility in Kent.

Sustainability and the circular economy is paramount to FUTURE Designs leading to its carbon carefulTM inititive, which advocates the refurbishment and reuse of existing luminaire carcasses, adapting them to the latest technology and LED luminaires as an alternative to manufacturing new product.

What measures should designers and employers be taking to promote employee wellbeing?

Steve Brewer, Founding Partner, Burtt-Jones & Brewer

The key to getting this right, from my perspective, is to answer the human, experiential, questions first. If you do build a wellbeing room, what goes into it, where is it located, is it discrete and quiet, how easy is to access, has it got a view, when can it be used, who has control of booking it, how do you know if it’s being used ?

Culture eats strategy for breakfast as the saying goes. Get the workplace culture right and the strategy will follow, or community as I prefer to call it. Wellbeing is holistic. All the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle need to be mapped out first, to create the company’s unique vision/picture and establish a place for wellbeing within the culture. This isn’t just about the workplace, it’s about before and after people arrive at the office and for those working remotely.

Tina Norden, Partner, Conran & Partners

Wellbeing has thankfully become a key word outside the spa and it is understood how important it is for productivity and positivity of the team. It encompasses all elements of life and all senses, so there is much that a workplace can do to improve the wellness of their team.

Lighting is absolutely key and can even work different at different times of the day and to circadian rhythms. Ergonomics are often underrated, in particular in younger teams, but a good chair, a good set up for the computer all mean a happy body into the future.

And most importantly creating an environment that is conducive to team work, collaboration and flexibility in set ups to foster a social and collaborative atmosphere.

Michael Dowds, Head of Workplace Design Standards, Department for Work and Pensions

The WELL Building Standard is a good starting point. WELL Certification puts physical and mental health first by considering a wide number or factors including air quality, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind. It can be expensive to fully implement, but much of the guidance can be incorporated in designs fairly simply just by being aware of what is possible and the kinds of things that really make a difference.

What type of products are you looking forward to seeing at the Workspace Design Show?

Claire Henderson, Inclusive Design Lead, Workplace Design, HMRC

Given the change in the way we use the office now I’m keen to see some modular products that help us create collaborative spaces whilst protecting future flexibility, and of course, being inclusive for all. The increased focus on neurodiversity across society also offers designers/manufacturers the chance to show something innovative and I would be really keen to hear how they have sought and built on user feedback to develop products which truly offer something different.

Technology is also a key interest for me, how can we use that to support all building users to have the best experience possible?

Lewis Barker, Director, Workplace Services EMEA, ServiceNow

Data capture technology – the workplace needs good and accurate data as we test and iterate designs within our spaces. There is a lot of experimentation that needs to happen.

Employee Experience engagement platforms – Ensuring a seamless experience when going to a physical workplace is important. If you take away the friction with booking spaces, catering etc then it is one less hurdle for your employee base not to interact with at the workplace.

How have you been using sustainable products and implementing sustainable designs in their offices?

Cristiano Testi, Principal Director,

tp bennett

The embodied carbon of materials contributes to at least 40% of a building’s total carbon footprint – for offices this can be as much as 60-70% (World Green Building Council, 2021), meaning that nearly two thirds of its carbon footprint can be ‘blown’ before the first user switches on the first light.

As an international design practice, the materials we specify are both our most significant environmental impact, and our greatest opportunity to achieve positive change! However, true “sustainability” should consider more than just environmental factors – and must also focus upon social interfaces; most notably for those working in higher-risk supply chain manufacturing processes.

To bring together all elements of sustainability, tp bennett has developed AD-Lib; a responsible sourcing product library, enabling our colleagues to make informed decisions when specifying materials.

Claire Henderson, Inclusive Design Lead, Workplace Design, HMRC

HMRC, as a UK Government body, has a responsibility to ensure we are a considerate client and as such our Locations Programme has very much driven a sustainable agenda from day 1, local procurement is always our preferred route, we seek innovative products made from recycled materials as well as longer lifecycle products to reduce the need to regularly replace. This is also something we ensure all of our suppliers have embedded in their processes so that it flows down the supply chain and hopefully drives a change throughout the industry.

Consideration to how we ensure the ongoing operation of our buildings is sustainable is also high on our agenda, for example how we can drive better waste management and user behaviours around recycling through design as well as thinking about how our building management systems can drive energy efficiencies.

Paula Rowntree, Head of Workplace Design, Lloyds Banking Group

Sustainability is a core of our strategy as a business so how we design with sustainability at the heart is front and centre for us. Our supply chain is encouraged to bring new, innovative products to our attention and we regularly run an Innovation Dragons Den with our Sustainability team to encourage companies to share with us what they are doing – clearly this is a space where innovation and creativity is driving lots of fantastic initiatives to improve the basics of heating and lighting systems as well as innovation in furniture and biophilia. Driving to net zero is a minimum standard we are setting ourselves.

Natasha Hewlett, Senior Project Designer, Peldon Rose

As designers we should be questioning every product choice we make, designing out waste wherever we can and thinking about the entire life cycle of each and every specified item. Sustainable design also encapsulates how flexible and adaptable a workspace can be as well as what material is chosen for a worktop, for example. Reducing waste (and therefore carbon) is important on any fit out and there are many ways this can be achieved - from flooring take back schemes to furniture reuse/rental offerings. Sustainability should be on the forefront of every supplier and installers mind too, connecting the entire chain from design to build and then throughout the entire products life cycle.

MOOD BOARD CONTEST

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TIME TO GET INVENTIVE AND WIN A WEEKEND AWAY FOR 2!

We are so excited to announce that, brand new, for the 2023 Workspace Design Show, quality contemporary textiles company Kvadrat will be hosting an innovative moodboard competition…

BIO MATERIALS EXHIBITION

Placing biological systems at the heart of BIOHM’ inspiration, they combine ideologies of the circular economy and human-centred design with future-tech to create a step-change in building technologies, materials and manufacturing methods.

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The Beauty of Circularity:

Discover how a world leader in recyclable flooring achieves the industry’s lowest circular carbon footprint

STAND B36

One of the biggest challenges in workplace design is coming away from the linear economy by designing out waste, starting with the specification stages.

We know that various material types require consideration when it comes to specification. In addition, the demands of today’s sustainable focus can sometimes cause a complicated design process.

Join us at Workspace Design Show on the 27th & 28th of February on stand B36 to discover what it takes to close the loop whilst creating beautiful and durable spaces that consider peoples health and the wellbeing of the planet.

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