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Location: Hertfordshire, UKProject managed by: Mark EdwardsYear: 2024 With over 30 years of experience in commercial interiors, office fit-outs and workspace design, Cupaz helps businesses create workplaces that are functional, inspiring and built around the way people work. From space planning and furniture through to complete fit-outs, their team delivers solutions for a wide range
The modern workplace has evolved dramatically over the last decade. Open-plan offices have become the norm, encouraging collaboration and flexibility, but they’ve also introduced one major challenge: noise. Conversations, ringing phones, virtual meetings and general office activity can all contribute to a distracting environment. Studies have consistently shown that excessive workplace noise can reduce concentration,
As commercial space becomes increasingly limited, particularly within city centres and high-density urban developments, organisations are looking for innovative ways to maximise every available square metre. Urban roof terraces, balconies and other underutilised outdoor spaces are increasingly being transformed into valuable extensions of the workplace, creating private areas for meetings, focused work and collaboration. We
Open-plan offices have transformed the way we work, encouraging collaboration and communication across teams. But while these environments have many benefits, they also come with one significant challenge: noise. From ringing phones and impromptu conversations to keyboard clicks and video meetings, workplace distractions can make it difficult for employees to focus. Over time, this constant
With hybrid working, employee wellbeing and flexible office design now shaping modern workplaces, businesses are rethinking how their teams collaborate, focus and connect. While traditional meeting rooms have long been considered an office essential, outdoor pods are emerging as a modern alternative — offering flexibility, wellbeing benefits and a fresh approach to workplace design. But
The workplace has changed dramatically over the past few years — and in 2026, office design continues to evolve at pace. As businesses adapt to hybrid working, changing employee expectations and a greater focus on wellbeing, the modern office is becoming more intentional, flexible and experience-led than ever before. At the same time, technology is
Over the past few years, the workplace has undergone a fundamental shift. Hybrid working, evolving employee expectations, and a renewed focus on wellbeing have all reshaped what people want from their environment. One of the most significant trends to emerge? The rapid growth of outdoor workspaces. Why Outdoor Workspaces are growing The modern workforce is
With more businesses encouraging employees back into the office, the open plan office has become a cornerstone of modern workplace design. Favoured for its cost-efficiency and collaborative feel, this layout is widely used across a variety of industries. However, understanding the open plan office pros and cons – or the wider advantages and disadvantages of
Mike Dalloz joins Greg Foot on BBC Radio 4’s The Dough Show Back in mid-March, our co-founder Mike Dalloz joined Greg Foot on The Dough Show on BBC Radio 4 to discuss how the workspace has evolved since COVID – and what the future might hold. Alongside a range of industry experts, the conversation explored
Location: Hull, UKProject managed by: Kevin SandersYear: 2026 N3i specialises in delivering high-quality, responsive IT support and digital services to the NHS and other healthcare providers. They approached us with a clear brief: to create a comfortable, flexible meeting area that included two dedicated director spaces, while maximising their available floor space. A key requirement