by Heidi Demuynck
Space is certainly one thing we all could do with more of! Living in a city as busy as Dubai we have become accustom to clutter, whether that be the clutter of construction sites, cranes or road diversions— which certainly has kept us on our toes. We have not only gotten used to, but have come to expect, cramped and busy living. It may be safe to say that space is fast becoming a dwindling luxury in our growing city.
Unfortunately space issues have found their way into our homes and more recently our offices! With the shortage of available commercial space, and with what is available being rented and sold at astronomical rates, more and more corporations are opting to settle for less spacious offices which require resourceful interior design solutions.
Over recent months, and given the current economic downturn, space saving design has risen to the top of the fit-out solutions heap as it directly affects productivity and turnover! More businesses are making do with what they have by optimizing their current work space, by restructuring, rather than relocating to a space that fit their corporate needs.
Here are a few useful tips to optimize your fit-out investment:
1- Invest in quality, reconfigurable furniture—stackable modular desks allow for greater flexibility, expanding and retracting according to space availability. One desk type can be used in many various ways to accommodate the changing work space
2- Spend on items that you can take with you and save on those you will leave behind: Chairs and desks top the list
3- Focus on ergonomics: Don’t skimp on comfort! The better the quality of furniture used the more mileage (and productivity) you will get out of them
4- Select items that can double or triple up as other useful objects— vertical desks that have plenty of storage facilities and shelving are ideal
5- Choose a color scheme that is calming and discreet yet conducive to work. Think rich creams, pale yellows and barely there greens and blues which also give the illusion of a more open space
date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 2:05:54 PM (Arabian Standard Time, UTC+04:00)
posted in: Design Best Practice | Office Layout
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Disclaimer The opinions expressed herein are my own personal opinions and do not represent my employer's view in any way.