Office Design Trends in 2024
⦁ More consideration is being taken to account for the different ways people utilize their working environment, depending on their individual needs. Working from home meant more choice, be it the ability to move into another room for focused work or to step out for some fresh air, it enabled us to expand our environments within close proximity.
⦁ A retreat space can be much needed for those who might prefer time to themselves to recharge. These spaces provide variety within the office, in a physical and visual sense, through dedicated spaces that offer a sense of comfort and offer a different mode of being in a work environment.
These spaces can take shape as a dedicated library or a quiet corner in the office which is furnished in a different style to its immediate surroundings in that part of the office. Retreats need to be informal and they must prioritise the user. This means that acoustics and lighting need to be considered. The term retreat is not just about not working, it’s time to reflect in a space that is decidedly different to the rest of the office.
