In years gone by, the words “office design” simply conjured up the image of rows of cubicles in a characterless room. However, today, modern offices are more likely to be bright, dynamic and appealing spaces that inspire creativity and collaboration. The day of the grey cubicle is over, and many companies are beginning to innovate within their workplaces.

In recent times, companies such as Pixar and Google have attracted a lot of attention for leading the way in unique office designs. Google’s offices have become the stuff of legends, with buildings incorporating cutting edge design and eco awareness. Each office has its own theme and style reflecting its location, reflecting Google’s global, eclectic brand personality. Pixar’s unique headquarters befit their status as frontrunners of the animating world. There is a mixture of private, individual huts and open workspaces. This means that employees can essentially choose their own working environments, or move between different ones freely.

Unique designs such as these serve many great purposes. For one, they inspire their workers; by incorporating features such as natural materials, abundant natural light and a sense of harmony with the outdoors, they encourage productivity and boost morale. By incorporating a mixture of quiet, private working spaces and open plan areas, workers have greater flexibility, and each individual’s creativity can flourish in the working environment they find most conducive.

As a professional architect in London, we do all we can to create truly unique spaces for our customers, including commercial clients. We strive to make buildings that increase the physical, social and environmental context between buildings, creating open spaces that are beautiful, functional and responsible. Under our culture of excellence, we strive to make all of our projects as unique as they possibly can be. When we design a workspace, we strive to include elements which boost creativity and energy and work hard for the people who occupy the structure, resulting in happier, more engaged workers and more productive businesses.