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19 Feb 2019 A brief history of office design
The first office buildings started to emerge in 1726, and things were certainly a little different back then...
12 Feb 2019 Stirling's No 1 Poultry accommodates WeWork
A distinctive building in a bustling urban location...
22 Jan 2019 New UK Hydrographic Office
The UKHO’s wish was to encourage a ‘one team’ approach...
14 Jan 2019 Optimising office design for employee wellbeing
Everyone is equal so create a sense of equality...
2 Jan 2019 The Tulip - London's new 305-metre visitor tower?
The Tulip has, unsurprisingly, been designed to look like the bulbous tulip flower's petals which sit on top a slim stem...
17 Dec 2018 Skip the quinoa bar and head for the library
Unpronounceable salads, a host of herbal teas and quinoa are becoming the norm...
13 Dec 2018 The secret life of the pencil
What are we actually talking about?...
29 Nov 2018 Top tips for when only a good meeting will do
Love it or loathe it, meetings are a part of everyone's working life...
16 Nov 2018 48 hours to that new office of your dreams
Is your environment hampering office productivity and wellbeing?...
5 Nov 2018 The Beauty of Plants
So what are benefits of having plants in your office environment?...
2 Oct 2018 How the future of work will affect office design
The office of the future will continue to combine digital and analogue experiences...
17 Sep 2018 Rent & Rotate Office Art?
Ginger White believe that art belongs everywhere...
13 Sep 2018 Be more active - work in an open plan office
Give your office a nudge...
3 Sep 2018 Ministry of Sound Opens a Co-working Space
Ministry of Sound is joining the wave of the rapidly-growing co-working sector...
20 Aug 2018 Wellbeing in the Workplace
Mental health days have become common alongside other sick days...
8 Aug 2018 Jean-Michael Basquiat to dazzle at Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Fondation Louis Vuitton building is every bit as iconic and stunning as the brand behind it...
25 Jul 2018 Kanye West Makes His Own Office Furniture
For those of you thinking this is a big departure for the American rapper, Kanye is actually no stranger to the design world...
19 Jul 2018 Design in today's workspaces
Modern style indicates a modern culture...
6 Jul 2018 Work from a church
Although the look is unquestionably and unflinchingly modern...
22 Jun 2018 Co-working office space
Basic workspace vs funky pad...
7 Jun 2018 LGBT architects in or out?
Homophobic abuse is increasing...
27 May 2018 Facebook's London Office
Up there amoung the coolest offices in the world...
22 May 2018 Benefits of acoustic wallpapers
Use of acoustic wallpaper can provide untold benefits...
17 Apr 2018 How biophilia will be the next big trend in office design
Biophilla is one of the hottest trends in office design...
3 Apr 2018 How long before the bots take your job?
This is not a new concept...
21 Mar 2018 Snow - so if it's impossible to get to work, what are your rights?
Though spring might be on its way...
16 Mar 2018 Kim Kardashian and the benefits of the treadmill desk
"That's so insane," Kim K said...
2 Mar 2018 Apple's New futuristic $5 billion spaceship campus
The entrance to the campus has been described as having a grandiose, “regal” feel to it...
20 Feb 2018 Cool millennial workspaces
Millennials are far less likely to accept boring workspaces...
8 Feb 2018 3 healthy recipes to transform your office lunch
What's in your lunchbox?...
1 Feb 2018 I am a gamer By Dan Sharpe
Gaming is an unconditional love I’ll always have...
24 Jan 2018 Silence is Golden - Or is it?
So, can music at work make you happier?
16 Jan 2018 Sit back and relax: how to improve your workplace posture
Here's a few ideas ...
9 Jan 2018 Will Acoustics set the Workplace Trend in 2018?
We think so...
2 Jan 2018 Top 8 things not to do in the workplace
Our top tips for people that want to progress at work...
13 Dec 2017 Employee productivity averages 2 hours, 53 minutes a day
How was your day?
7 Dec 2017 What could offices look like in 2025?
Could your colleauges be holograms?...
29 Nov 2017 As far as the eye can see: top five office views
There are some offices in the world that find themselves in stunning locations...
16 Nov 2017 20 ways office work was different in the 80's and 90's
If you're used to the modern 'always on' world of work, then you wouldn't recognise the 80s or 90s office...
8 Nov 2017 Why Are Headrests and Good Posture Important?
So why are headrests and good posture important? ...
30 Oct 2017 Failed A-Levels to Office Space in Town
Back in the mid-1980’s, Giles Fuchs returned home to his family with the news that he had failed his A-Levels...
17 Oct 2017 Alternative stress relief: pets in the workplace?
Bring your dog to work day raises money for charity...
13 Oct 2017 Aromatherapy for the Sick Building
A familiar story? ...
6 Oct 2017 Meditation in the workplace?
"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone." Blaise Pascal
26 Sep 2017 Workspace Design Trends: recruiting Generation Z
Good office design has always been responsive to the needs of employees, whether you're choosing ergonomic office furniture or choosing a new colour scheme...
18 Sep 2017 Our top 5 ugliest office buildings
The Carbuncle Cup may be a bit tongue in cheek, but it seems there are plenty of ugly office buildings just waiting to receive the dubious award from Building Design Magazine.
7 Sep 2017 Office Design - Finding the Right Balance
When it comes to office design, finding the right balance is key...
29 Aug 2017 The White House: first renovation in more than six decades
You may be surprised to hear that the oval office has not been renovated in more than sixty years; in fact, Donald Trump is rumoured to have branded it 'a dump'
20 Aug 2017 Advantages of modern offices with modular furniture
Let’s be honest, your budget is likely to be just as important as aesthetics if you are currently equipping a new office or refurbishing an existing workspace...
11 Aug 2017 How to workout with your office chair
It's official: longer working days and more time spent in the office means that sitting in your office chair is now as unhealthy as smoking...
10 Aug 2017 Tall People - Chair equality?
It may come as an initial surprise to learn that the average person sits on between six and eight different chairs in the course of a day...Read on
21 Jul 2017 24/7 chairs: who needs them?
If you've never heard of a 24/7 chair you're probably not alone. Here's a quick insight into these specialist office chairs...
7 Jul 2017 The office chair Olympics hits Taiwan
Okay, hands up everyone who's done a spot of office chair Grand Prix racing at their business? Read on....
28 Jun 2017 Are you sitting comfortably?
Many people spend hours and hours every day sat at a desk in a computer chair, especially office workers....
22 Jun 2017 Airbnb ‘Welcome to the Neighbourhood’
Abandoned Dublin warehouse becomes an architectural masterpiece…read on
13 Jun 2017 Green Office Green Leaf
How making small Green changes within the office can affect our environment and the lives of others. Read on….
20 Apr 2017 Top 10 Pinterest Boards to follow for office interior inspiration
Looking for inspirational office designs? We have taken to Pinterest to collect our top 10 boards to follow to help you out! Come take a look at what we have found.
13 Apr 2017 Easter Competition 2017
Last week saw the return of our annual Easter Competition. Thank you to all those who entered and make sure to check out this post for the summary and competition details.
10 Apr 2017 Salone del Mobile Milan 2017: Our Highlights
Having kept a very close and keen eye on Design Week Milan 2017, we have gathered our top exhibitions, listing our highlights. They are as follows...
30 Mar 2017 Our Top 15 Favourite Pinterest Boardroom Designs
After taking to Pinterest for some inspiration, we have created a list of our 15 favourite boardroom designs. From quirky to traditional, this list contains a wide variety of layouts so make sure to check them out!
22 Mar 2017 Giraldi Associates Architects: Where the Renaissance meets the Contemporary
GAA's Head Office in Florence is a fine example of an office space where antique styles are fused with contemporary furniture. Come take a look at how this has been achieved.
16 Mar 2017 The Top 10 Books Every Small Business Owner Should Read
After conducting research, we have put together our 'Top 10' books that Small Business Owners should read. Come and take a look...
15 Feb 2017 Space: Nendo's Rolling Workspace Whiteboards
Nendo's Rolling Workspace whiteboards not only create a fashionable feature within the workspace, they also encourage creative thinking, communication and are easily moved around the office environment. Take a look!
30 Jan 2017 Advantages and Disadvantages of Working from Home
Working from home has become more accessible to everyone. As well as several benefits, there are also disadvantages that come with this concept... Check out what we have found regarding all these.
22 Dec 2016 Our Top 5 Christmas Trees to spot in London
We have had a look at what the capital has decided to do for the festivities, in particular what “feature” trees they have on display. Narrowing it down to our "Top 5", take a look and let us know what you think!
2 Dec 2016 Orgatec 2016
Orgatec is a fantastic trade show that takes place in Cologne every 2 years. The show is a great opportunity for furniture traders and designers to show off their works and new products to visitors and potential buyers. A dream show for interior designers and furniture fanatics alike. Check out what our predictions are...
22 Nov 2016 Open or Private? The Office Dilemma
With tje "open office" concept taking over the desih nindustry over the last few years, what are the advantages and disadvantages of the office layout? We have had a look into this and we have found the following...
21 Nov 2016 Office Design Layout: A Timeline
The evolving technology that we all depend on these days seems to be the main contributing factor for the change in the office environment “set up”. Despite technology getting smaller, there appears to be more of it, which has adapted the office into an “open office space” that is now a popular choice. How much has it changed over the years? Take a look!
13 Oct 2016 Workspace by Tom Dixon
Bristish designer Tom Dixon has recently launched his new collection of Office Furniture: Workspace. Using a mix between traditional and contemporary styles and materials, the collection is enough to take your breath away. Take a look...
19 Sep 2016 A United Mid-Century Makeover
The UN building in New York has been going through a refurbishment over the last few months and the United Nation’s General Assembly’s Office has been a focal point over the last few weeks due to the incorporation of mid-century Danish design.
2 Sep 2016 Sitt Skönt
The Swedish postal service, “PostNord Sverige”, launched their “Sitt Skönt” (Sit Comfortably) postal stamp collection in 2014. The stamps are a celebration of some their favourite furniture pieces that have been produced from 1940 through to 2002.
15 Aug 2016 This Chair's The Ball
Designed by Finnish designer Eero Aarino in 1963 the chair is also known as the “Globe Chair”. The 1960s was a period where the use of plastic and fibreglass materials was becoming more frequently accessible. Aarnio was the first designer to start using the technology available at the time alongside the above materials to create furniture masterpieces, creating a “room within a room”.
15 Jul 2016 Areas Good Enough to Wait In
Airports are becoming larger and a lot more of the Global population are travelling by plane these days. With the rapid increase in passengers, more seating is required within airport terminals. It is therefore important the furniture ensures delayed or waiting travellers are comfortable and appreciate the environment that they are in. This can be achieved through the style of seating and the facilities given to them.
24 Jun 2016 A Stadium that Amplifies
It’s 2016 and the UEFA Euro games are in full swing! It hasn’t just been the players and the fans that have been offering us all the highlights though, one of the stadiums in France has also taken centre stage! Featuring an "acoustic" flexible roof, the Stade de Lyon is certainly a project that has been impressing all of us!
31 May 2016 Clerkenwell Design Week 2016
Last week saw London’s great design show in Clerkenwell. Designers flocked from all over the World to exhibit their new ranges, brands and styles. Making use of the environments surrounding them, there was plenty to see and lots to admire!
27 May 2016 Furniture To Fly For
Stu-Art Aviation Furniture was created by Stuart Abbott and is based in North East England. This wonderful furniture company designs and manufactures “World leading aviation inspired furniture for homes, office and commercial use” using recycled parts of different types of aircraft...
18 May 2016 A Competitive Office
A little friendly competition with your colleagues can be the source of motivation you need to achieve great heights. It's also often a natural impulse. At the same time, constantly comparing yourself with a colleague can be self-defeating.
18 Apr 2016 Salone del Mobile- Design Week Milan 2016
One of the greatest design events of the year was held in Milan last week, “Salone De Mobile”. Thousands of people gathered into the Italian city to admire works by designers...
31 Mar 2016 The Eames Lounge Chair: A Timeless Classic
Designed by the furniture legends Charles and Ray Eames, the original lounge chair and ottoman was designed and manufactured for their good friend Billy Wilder in 1956. Their main inspiration stemmed from the notorious filmmaker using a makeshift chair to nap on in between takes...
31 Mar 2016 A Dynamic Visit
We were graced with a visit from one of our favourite suppliers this week, here at Office Reality HQ. Bringing their mobile showroom down to Somerset, in the form of an old London red double-decker bus no less, it is safe to say it was certainly a talking point...
24 Feb 2016 LEGO HQ
LEGO's main office is based in Billund, Denmark, but over the generations the company has spread globally and they even have one in London! The interior of each office is designed with the product itself as the main focus...
12 Feb 2016 Valentine's Team Building?
In the run up to the day of love, Valentine’s Day 2016, I became intrigued as to what workplaces would be doing for this beautiful day. Stumbling across a few articles, some of which were quite bizarre, the majority of them had a few good ideas to turn the day into a “team building exercise” in the office...
29 Jan 2016 Pets At Office: Animals In The Workplace
There has been a lot of debate recently about whether it would be beneficial for employees to have pets around the workplace. But would it be advantageous or an inconvenince for the employees and the company?
8 Jan 2016 Get The 2016 Look
The best part about interior design is always how design, trends and colours change throughout the years so it will be interesting to see how this all shifts again for the year 2016. So what are the main trends that everyone is expected to see?
22 Dec 2015 Bouncing Into Christmas
Created by the British designer Sebastian Bergne. This talented artist has been inspired by the all-time favourite toy, the bouncy ball, to create the "Bouncing Bauble"...
4 Dec 2015 Resting In An Animal: Monstera Deliciosa
Nature is predicted to play a large role in interior design for 2016. This can be seen with several of the collections that are currently displayed at Design Miami 2015. In particular the Monstera Deliciosa collection by Porky Hefer...
20 Nov 2015 All Things Light and Beautiful
Ranging from designs that look like animals and clouds to designs that are being created by silk worms, there has recently been an increase in the design of lighting within the furniture and interior industry. Based on this, I have decided to list my top 5 favourites...
12 Nov 2015 Case Study: Gregory Distribution Cullompton
Gregory Distribution was set up by Archibald John Gregory in 1919. Today, after trading for almost a century, the Gregory Distribution Group has 600 trucks serving 400 customers regionally, nationally and internationally. With over 1900 members of staff, the distribution group has 23 sites from the West Country to Scotland, making sure that they keep to their “Delivering Winners” Slogan.
6 Nov 2015 Bringing the Outside Into the Office
Plants have always played a large role within interior design. They create a sense of home and comfort in addition to adding colour. As the World is now focusing more on the environment and becoming “greener”, office refits and design are now also making use of plants. As well as adding personality and comfort, there are other benefits that nature can offer the indoors.
23 Oct 2015 Sitting on A Sketch
They say that a picture can tell a thousand words. Using sketches of chairs, a table and lamp Park has used wires in different thicknesses to create the "Line Drawing Series"… What a picture!
16 Oct 2015 Rainbows In The Office
The use of colour is becoming an increasingly important factor when designing an office space. There are several psychological influences that colours may have on employees and this may reflect their performance.
16 Oct 2015 Case Study: Live Business
As well as providing key operations to ferry and cruise industries, Live Business are experts in providing entertainment internationally on sea as well as land. This is a process that they have done successfully for the last 20 years.
30 Sep 2015 New Beginnings & Acoustics in Prisons
Designed by Karl Lenton of UK company Safe Innovations Ltd, the egg shape structure, known as a “Seed”, is acoustic and is designed to allow for maximum privacy for inmates during healthcare meetings & appointments.
10 Sep 2015 Jupiter Properties, Fallowfield, Manchester
Last year in early 2014 Jupiter Properties were planning to open up a premises which would make the company more visible and accessible to the public appearing more like a high street agent. The managing director made contact with Office Reality to discuss their plans for the move which was due to happen within around 3 weeks.
24 Aug 2015 Case Study: Mobysoft, Manchester
Mobysoft approached Office Reality prior to relocating their offices. They required a space that would coincide with the company’s growth. A member of our project management team discussed the relocation with the project manager in person and analysed the available space (proposing two floor plan models) design concepts and deliberating at length client visions and requirements.
17 Aug 2015 Obtain The Perfect Posture
A recent study in America revealed that two out of three office workers have felt physical pain in the last six months. The survey collected reactions from around 1,000 U.S office workers aged between 18 and above. Results also disclosed - 62 percent of respondents had felt pain in their lower backs, 53 percent in their necks, 38 percent in their shoulders, 33 percent in their wrists, and 31 percent in their upper backs.
6 Aug 2015 Case Study: Close Brothers, Bristol
The Bristol based branch informed us that, due to the growing staff numbers and the impractical location of their current offices, they were set to relocate to larger premises in the centre of the city and, as such, required Office Reality's assistance in an attempt to sculpt a reception area that mirrored the brands contemporary image.
29 May 2014 A Boardroom That Reflects Your Image
22 May 2014 Creating an Inviting Reception Environment
16 May 2014 The Journey To Obtaining Your Vision
15 May 2014 OCPSS Project (London's Financial District)
12 May 2014 Creating Your Stylish Home Office
24 Apr 2014 Imagine an Office with No Chairs
14 Jan 2014 Tips On Being Healthy at Work
It is vital to ensure a healthy environment at work; the office is an ideal place to promote healthy eating. People on the go find it difficult to eat three meals a day although, it is important that we only skip breakfast if it cannot be avoided. Here are some tips for a healthier day at the office.
10 Jan 2014 Should More Offices Replace Stairs with Slides?
23 Mar 2013 New Ways We Sit Whilst at Work, How Do YOU Sit?
Having talked extensively about the ways in which technology has affected the way, and how we work in the office, as well as going into great detail about ergonomics in the workplace; now comes the time where we can think about how the integration of technology has affected the way in which we hold our posture whilst working.
14 Jan 2013 Pets At Home (Companion Care)
When Companion Care were planning to launch their first standalone veterinary surgery within the Pets at Home Store they came to us with a few ideas on how they wanted it to look. The desk had to be white, aesthetically pleasing and functional from both sides being the first point of contact for customers and their pets.
11 Sep 2012 Debating the Organised Office
7 Sep 2012 Why use Facebook and Their Apps Part 1
4 Sep 2012 What is BIM?
30 Aug 2012 The Debate Continues: Ergonomic Furniture
24 Aug 2012 Food within the Office
21 Aug 2012 Design Suggestions for Your Home Office
17 Aug 2012 Office Exercises
20 Jul 2012 Office Cubicles don't have to be Boring!
18 Jul 2012 "Work hubs" Instead of Working from Home May be a More Desirable Solution
13 Jul 2012 Save 16 Days a Year by Not Taking Lunch
23 May 2008 Kompass office furniture

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