The exhibit "Past as Prologue: The Last Decade of Furniture Design by Ray and Charles Eames (1968-1978)" focuses on office furniture designed for the white-collar workforce, emphasizing modularity and visual authority.
"We need to think beyond ADA requirements. It's not a particular look - it's making sure you're designing so that everyone feels comfortable, and everyone can feel like their needs are supported and that they have a sense of belonging in that space."
Eden gives designers the tools they need to realize the atmosphere and thus the workplace culture they envisage. Within a single cluster, you can provide focus working, formal meeting and videoconferencing spaces, alongside a lounge setting - each with outstanding levels of comfort, and each respecting different working styles and levels of privacy.
As we look towards the future of office design, it's becoming clear that flexibility in workspaces is emerging as a vital factor for enhancing employee productivity and satisfaction.
Our design for this shared office space aims to bring together a variety of Japanese manufacturing artisans, fostering an environment conducive to cultural and business co-creation.
Laney Crowell reflected on the transition to a physical office, noting the demand for in-person collaboration among her growing team, stating, 'They didn't want to work remotely every day, and that's when we realized it was time for our first office.' This highlights the evolving needs of modern teams and the preference for communal workspaces.
The BrainBunk personal pod design allows for a balance between focus and interaction; it offers solitude when needed but still facilitates communication through a sliding window.
The design transforms a dark, disjointed apartment into a semi-transparent workspace by using acrylic sheets to foster an inviting, fluid environment for collaboration and interaction.