Category Archive For "Workplace Design"
se:fit brings movement to the office
Movement is good for the body and inspires the mind. The se:fit stand/sit stool enables dynamic and active sitting – at a worktop, desk and wherever a standing seat opportunity is welcome. se:fit is both a stool and a seat. It can easily be adjusted in height and carried by its ergonomic handle in one …
in News, Workplace Design
Three quarters of Germans in underperforming offices, but there are solutions, Gensler study finds
New research by global architecture firm Gensler has found that a staggering 13 million German employees work in underperforming offices, with poorly designed shared and group offices standing in the way of innovation and collaboration in businesses. Whilst Germany remains undeniably one of the most innovative countries globally, Gensler’s 2019 Workplace Survey found that the …
Taking an enlightened view of the environmental performance of office furniture
The term ‘greenwash’ has been around for quite a while now. The first recorded use of the term dates back to 1992 at the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit and first entered the Oxford Dictionary in 1999, where it is now enshrined as ‘disinformation disseminated by an organisation so as to present an environmentally responsible …
Is salutogenic design the next big issue for the workplace?
A number of progressive workplace issues have crossed into mainstream thinking over the past few years, and perhaps none more so than biophilia. It is now a principle that has become an issue talked about in the mass media, as shown by a recent CNN interview with one of Europe’s leading proponents of biophilic design …
Why activity based working is an increasingly popular workplace solution
The language we use to describe work and workplaces evolves almost as quickly as the workplace itself. And if there is one term that encapsulates cutting edge workplace design thinking in this part of the 21st Century it is Activity Based Working (ABW). As with most of these ideas there is nothing magical, or even new …
Quality German manufacturing
The Sedus Modern Classics edition High-quality furnishings are an expression of personality and a visual representation of a company’s philosophy. ‘Modern classics’ are commonplace in prestigious executive floors, conference rooms, and customer areas. Elegant and exclusive as they may appear, these furnishings are not necessarily comfortable to sit on for longer periods of time. Deeply …
se:works − the lounge furniture system that really works
There is no doubt that the use of lounge furniture in the office environment promotes communication. But ergonomically unsuitable sofas, which are found at low prices in shops offering domestic furniture, are used all too often. Lack of comfort when seated and poor functionality mean that such “well intentioned” seating is ultimately not used and, …
se:joy − the versatile all-rounder in seating
New ways of working require increased flexibility, simplicity and ease in office furniture, for the times when workplaces were occupied permanently are long gone. Modern office nomads move a lot and are often on the road – and when they do come to the office, then it is at meetings, workshops and maybe even briefly …
The se:line conference swivel armchair – timeless elegance with dynamic comfort.
Decisions are taken during conferences. People and their ideas are the productive capital which determine the success of a business. A harmonious ambiance makes a valuable contribution by formal and functional perfection; comfortable freedom of movement promotes vigour and efficiency. As an international office furnisher and experienced ergonomics expert, Sedus rises to this challenge and …
The new Sedus colour configurator
With the new Sedus colour configurator, it is now even easier to visualise how Sedus furniture and solutions fit into our spaces. With the possibility to choose between four different styles (Multi Creation, Smart Balance, Soft Being and Urban Living), we will be able to see how the colours and designs are adjusted to the four …
