Modern office design

Vaimo and EASI are two ambitious companies sharing the office space in Genk. Both working in the IT sector, they had a common need to attract new talent. Creneau International designed a workplace that unites two cultures under one roof.  The new office is located on the iconic C-mine cite. To pay homage to the past of this location, many of the industrial elements were preserved and integrated into the new design. You will see a lot of brick walls and concrete structures. The surprising mix of materials and patterns creates a distinctive, charming look.   Designed for maximum flexibilitySpace is arranged to support the agile principles of work. Workstations are grouped into clusters, 6 to 12 places each, and scattered around t... More

Modern offices of the 21st century work with a combination of spaces intended for various uses. Private offices and meeting rooms are complemented by open public spaces, relaxation rooms, various nooks for quick meetings and small acoustic booths for private calls. The software and technology company Aimtec from the Czech Republic is fully aware of this and their new headquarters does not lack any of the above. The individual divisions and employees were deployed in several older buildings and any cooperation between the teams was difficult. And it is absolutely necessary for the perfect output of work. The new headquarters in the Hamburg Business Center in Pilsen therefore not only has a representative purpose, but above all corresponds mo... More

Offices are often designed as open, lighted spaces complemented by natural light and materials. But in the case of Epsilon, it's a completely different story. There is enough light in all offices, but from the entrance you will be accompanied by a black technical ceiling, which passes through the black lacquered profiles of the glass partitions dividing the individual offices into a light gray uniform floor.   The color and material solution is minimalist, but it at the same time the interior is decent and brings a feeling of a privacy to the interior. In contrast to the dark ceiling and framing of the partitions, the furniture of the individual offices stands out. It is made from white laminate and designed in minimalist shapes to c... More

Most successful company ESET, a software company specializing in cyber security, is one of the most successful companies in Slovakia. They developed the first antivirus in 1987 and now provide security software in more than 200 countries around the world. Their headquarters are located in the  Aupark Tower in capital Bratislava since 2008, when it came up with 150 employees on 4,000 m2. Now the company needs three times more space and new offices are being created. Designed for a modern international IT company and for the needs of its and their employees.   Transparency and graphic combination The whole space is accompanied by glass partitions, which are complemented by graphics based on the IT environment. The long corridor... More

If there’s one thing that has become clear over the last few months, it is the importance of social connections in the modern workplace. In the past few weeks, most people experienced feelings of isolation and loneliness, even as they enjoyed the flexibility of working remotely. In fact, in a global survey we recently conducted, over 85% of respondents said they missed face-to-face social interactions. Companies need to keep this in mind while rethinking their workplace strategies. While they design new policies to make remote working a bigger part of their operations, they also need to make sure that when employees interact, they do so safely and in the most meaningful way possible. When Space Matrix worked with the global marketin... More

The year is 1919. The place, Cisco, Texas. A young Conrad Hilton arrives in town with the intention of buying a bank and becoming a banker. He changes his mind at the last minute and buys a hotel instead. And so begins the journey of the iconic Hilton hotels.   Back then, the hospitality landscape was very different. Hotel lobbies were not air-conditioned, public rooms did not have cold running water. Televisions in each guest room was unheard of. All this was soon to change, as Hilton hotels evolved, thrived and grew to set a new benchmark for luxury in hospitality.    Much has changed in the industry since then — and Hilton has been at the forefront, leading these changes. As the brand entered its 100th year, Spac... More

The design of the Saudi Awqaf HQ office is skillfully and carefully made choices of furniture, accessories, and finishes which promote sophistication and luxury in this government office. The HQ office was designed to host dignitaries and VIPs. The design consists of the governor’s office, VIP lounge area, and an official meeting room. CAS implanted each space with practical yet luxurious furniture, proper lighting, and an efficient layout that maximized the use of the space. More

Workplace design as a recruitment strategy: 3 takeaways from City Facilities Management   First impressions matter. This is one statement that people interviewing for a new job are used to hearing. Irrespective of how well qualified they are, they’re advised to dress professionally, be neat and tidy, and have their resume neatly organised so as to make a great first impression when they step in for that job interview.   But what a lot of employers don’t realise is that it works the other way round too — job interviews are where candidates form their first impression about the company. Millennials and Gen Z employees form a large part of the workforce today, and these employees look beyond just the salary when... More

3 things that happen when designers design their own office space   As a part of our global expansion plans, Space Matrix branched out into China through the successful acquisition of Muraya last year. Our initial conversations with Muraya told us that this interior design and construction company shared a lot of our core values and cultural beliefs. Together with their talented team, we looked forward to better servicing our clients in Australia, India and Southeast Asia.   But first, we needed a gorgeous office for our newly expanded team in Shanghai. We wanted to rebrand the existing space to reflect its affiliation to the larger Space Matrix family. Moreover, the way we work has changed a lot over the last few years, and w... More

This industrial office design in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, designed by CAS aims to create a perfect working environment but also an ideal spaces for relaxation. The design is very contemporary which creates a space which will bring happiness, fun and engaging for its workforce, which leads to fresh ideas, opportunities for brainstorming, and creativity. The combination of old with new, rough with smooth, sleek with vintage, defines the style of this industrial office design. More

The typewriter, the floppy disk, the pager — all these office staples were breakthrough technologies in their time. Today, you would be hard pressed to find even a single one of these items in a modern workplace.   With technology and design evolving at breakneck speed, staying relevant in an ever-changing market is no mean feat. As most companies realise, future-readiness is the key to success. Being future-ready however, is not just about the products you create — it should also be reflected in the space you work in. It is no longer enough to design workspaces for immediate requirements. One needs to anticipate future needs, plan for growth and design a comprehensive future-facing workplace strategy.   This is es... More

Thanks to technology and international exposure, most companies today are highly globalised. A senior executive in the US may spend much of his day collaborating with his peer in the company’s office in China. Both executives speak the same language, use the same technology and operate on similar company values.   However, local cultural context still plays an important role in the way companies function. After the meeting, the executive in the US may go back to the open workspace, sit right next to a junior employee and take decisions consensually with his team. The executive in China, on the other hand, may still value his hierarchical standing, and prefer to work from his corner office. A forward-thinking company finds a way... More

Forrester is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. They work with business and technology leaders to develop customer-centric strategies that drive growth through proprietary research, analytics, custom consulting, executive peer groups and learning offerings. They requested from Space Matrix a new office interior to accommodate expansion in Singapore and to provide a modern, sleek, updated corporate interior design space for their employees that is easy to upkeep, while being sustainable. They also wished to encourage greater collaboration and interaction across various teams and business units. The client requested for a user-friendly, intuitive workspace design with multiple collaboration points to encour... More

Azqore, a technology services company, was launched in 2018 as an independent subsidiary of Crédit Agricole Private Banking Services, to help wealth managers and private banks transform their operational efficiency and ensure compliance with regulations. Azqore Singapore first shared their office with Crédit Agricole at Mapletree Business City but relocated as they were expanding and wanted to bring the Azqore team together, in one central location, giving them their own branded office workplace that would foster a sense of belonging and a stronger team culture.  Space Matrix found that automation is one of the biggest trends that is impacting Singapore’s financial workforce, an industry that Azqore is in. In 2019,... More