b'workspace featureright top and bottom: Spaces onthrough providing more supportive facilitiesgyms, yoga spacesthe addition of houseplants and framed vintage artworkandReseneAucklands Karangahape Roadand relaxation/breakout areas. There should be good quality foodhe believes thats absolutely the direction workplace design istop tip Wan Whiteprovides a multitude of differentand beverage offerings on tap; good coffee is a mustand evenheaded. Creating more relaxed, familiar spaces helps foster a spaces and flexible work areas forbetter if you dont have to leave the office to get it. Providing thesepositive and enjoyable work environment, he says. EnsuringTimber has become a popular choice for office flooring, startups, freelancers and other small companies who want to keeptypes of extra offerings as part of the office landscape can helpuser comfort is a top priority; nothing beats natural light andwalls and ceilings. However, even if youre going for a their overhead costs low. The cleverpeople achieve the work/life balance we continually strive for. ventilation will always provide a healthier and more enjoyable worknatural look, interior timber still needs protection from use of clipboards makes it easy toenvironment over artificial lighting and introduced mechanical airharmful UV to maintain the look and integrity of the display and change the logos ofResidential references supply. Regardless of budget, getting basic design principles rightmaterialsomething a clear coat alone cant provide. companies that lease areas of theNowthatmanyemployeeshavegottenusedtothecasualwill always ensure the project is set in the right direction. Specify both a Resene Colorwood wood stain and a Resene shared space. Warm green walls are welcoming and comforting forcomfort of working from their own abodes, another major designclear coat, such as Resene Aquaclear for walls and ceilings both resident workers and visitingtrend is creating a more personal and informal vibe at the office.Chromatic comforts and customisation and Resene Qristal ClearFloor on flooring, to make sure clientele. Main walls in ReseneDesignersarelookingforwaystomakeworkplacesfeellessWhen looking to increase comfort, designers cannot overlook theyour timber surfaces have the protection they need to last.Zylone Sheen tinted to Resenetransactional and encourage connection, building spaces wherepsychological effects that colour choices have on office users. If Half Alabaster with statementworkers can sit on a sofa or gather informally around a table muchyou assume that most people get a proper eight hours of sleep,below: Beautiful use of colour, artwork and vintage furniture creates walls in Resene Xanadu andlike they would with family or friends at home rather than beingfull-time workers spend upwards of 36% of their waking hoursan engaging and homey vibe at Cosmic HQ. The project took home Resene Cinder, ceiling and flooringabove: Custom built joinery in Resene Cinder withResene confined to a desk or cubicle. each week at their workplace. While most people are able tothe Resene Total Colour Commercial Interior Office Colour Maestro in Resene Half Cobblestone andselect shelves in Resene Kandinsky creates a cosy,Award in 2021. Bathroom walls in Resene Rouge flatter users to timber trims and window frames increative environment in meeting areas at Spaces inHalf Cobblestone We always want to create spaces that people enjoy beingchoose what colours they are surrounded with at home, chancesimprove their mood, warm Resene Wan White brings comfort to the Resene Lustacryl tinted to ReseneAuckland. The project was recognised with a Resenein and ones that evoke the right responses from those usingare employees have little to no say on which hues envelop themstaffroom, Resene Shadowy Blue and Resene Awash create chill vibes Cinder. Design by HierarchyTotal Colour Commercial Interior Office Award for itsthe space, says Clark. I think for a long time now, workspacesday in and day out at the office. in the wholesale and management office areas while Resene Half Turbo Group, www.hierarchy.co.nz,impressive use of colour. Walls in Resene Half Alabaster,have been leaning towards a residential look and feel. This has ofAs we see more commercial spaces starting to blur the linesand Resene Black ensure fire egress doors are clearly marked. Design painting by Competitive Painters,ceiling in Resene Half Cobblestone and architraves incourse been in tandem with the casualisation of workplace dressbetween home and officecomfort is key to productivity, so theby Common Architecture + Interior Design, www.common.nz, colour www.competitivepainters.co.nz,Resene Cinder. Design by Hierarchy Group, painting byResene codes, flexible working arrangements and so onwhich has onlycolours we wrap around us have a big impact on how we work inselection by Daniel Sullivan and Jenna Ingram, build by Jones and Wyatt images by Amanda Thomas, Competitive Painters, image by Amanda Thomas. Kandinsky Construction, images by Sarah Rowlands, www.sarahrowlands.co.nz.www.amandathomas.co.nz. ramped up since the pandemic began. these spaces. I see colours softening away from stark whites; off-Daniel Sullivan of Common Architecture + Interior Designwhites paired with soft muddy greys, such as Resene Foggy Grey,Resene Resene ReseneResene recently worked on the design for Cosmics new head office,can create a soothing atmosphere, says Sonia. Foggy Grey Awash Shadowy BlueHalf Alabaster StudioPritchard.Designersandclientsneedtothinkofthewhere he too looked to create a residential vibe through keyFeature walls will always be a great way to create impactResene Resene ReseneResene whole work experience, from the moment their people wake upareas of the office. Shared work areas and the staffroom includewithin larger spaces, so I see these staying but shifting away fromHalf Turbo Rouge BlackXanadu to how they get home safely.Resene I believe the healthier the environment, the better the results Cinder and the happier your people areand I mean this beyond creating Appealing offerings a well-designed workplace. We need to think about the design of the wider experience that goes beyond the physical space. While did you know? Extended border closures have caused a dramatic talent shortageits important people have ergonomic chairs and workstations, a across a number of industries that used to depend on workers fromgreat kitchen and lovely bathrooms, how people get to work, for Resene SpaceCote Clear is a low sheen clear abroad, so there is mounting pressure on companies to maintainexample, is also really important; so there should be a focus on finish, designed to bring enamel style toughness tothe resources they already have. 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Originally designed to protectcurrent ones to stay goes far beyond superficial aesthetics. location thats perhaps more accessible for your people and closer wallpaper, this durable low odour finish is also perfect forThe design of a successful workplace needs to mean moreto childcare facilities, supermarkets and urban hubs so they can do painted hallways and other high-contact workplace wallsthan a beautiful reception and boardroom for a corporate brandchore activities during their lunch break or on the way home. This that need extra scuff, scrub and burnish resistance. photo opportunitywhich so often happens and results in thegives people their weekends free for more social activities.majority of the organisation ending up in a poorly lit workspace,Sonia has seen similar trends among her clients, too. Ive sitting on bad chairs with no outlook, says Clark Pritchard ofnoticed more focus on the general health and wellbeing of staff 28 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 29'