06.02.25
Workplace wellbeing: Supporting health, comfort and wellness – 2024 Design debrief insights
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As hybrid work becomes the norm and employees balance time between home and the office, wellbeing has emerged as a central focus in workplace design. Companies are increasingly recognising that a workplace that supports physical, mental, and emotional health is key to fostering a productive and engaged workforce. The third theme in our 2024 Design Debrief highlights how modern offices are prioritising comfort, flexibility, and inclusivity, crafting spaces that meet the diverse needs of employees. By blending home-like aesthetics with functional work environments, offices are becoming more than just places to work—they are spaces that support creativity, collaboration, and wellness.
THE BRASILIA COLLECTION, AUDO COPENHAGEN
Cosy Comfort: Blending Home and Office
In response to the rise of remote and hybrid work, the line between home and office continues to blur. This year, we’ve seen a strong shift towards resimercial design, where the warmth and familiarity of home are seamlessly integrated into office environments. Products like the Snap Lounge Chair by Profim, embody this blend of cosiness and functionality, with comforting upholstery and ergonomic design tailored for modern offices. Further emphasising this theme, The Brasilia Collection by Audo Copenhagen combines domestic mid-century aesthetics with versatile functionality, ideal for relaxation or casual meetings in any workspace, promoting relaxation and informal interactions. These designs prioritise comfort without sacrificing functionality, making employees feel welcomed and supported throughout their day.
SNAP LOUNGE CHAIR, PROFIM
BOB, BLÅ STATION
The Social Sofa Effect: Encouraging Collaboration
Lounge and collaboration spaces are becoming central to modern office design, encouraging spontaneous interaction, teamwork, and creativity. With an emphasis on comfort and flexibility, these areas are reimagining the traditional office layout. The Geofanti Sofa by Lammhults blends contemporary style with modular functionality, offering both a space for informal relaxation and a setting for creative collaboration. Meanwhile, Andreu World's Bolete Lounge BIO, with its curved compositions, creates inviting settings that encourage interaction. These communal spaces help create a sense of belonging and foster an atmosphere of openness and connectivity—essential elements of a thriving workplace culture.
BOLETE LOUNGE BIO, ANDREU WORLD
GEOFANTI SOFA, LAMMHULTS
Find Your Focus: Designing for Productivity and Privacy
Not all employees thrive in open-plan environments. As workplaces become more diverse, there is a growing need for spaces that offer privacy and support focused work. Products like the TULIPAN Pod by +Halle provides an intimate, cocoon-like setting that balances the need for quiet with a softer, more inviting aesthetic.
Flexible, adaptable spaces like Frida Work and Lounge Booth by Boss Design create areas for reflection, recharging, or deep focus within an otherwise dynamic workspace. These dedicated focus zones ensure that employees can work in environments that suit their individual needs, whether they require privacy, concentration, or collaboration.
TULIPAN, +HALLE
BIMBO STOOL, BLÅ STATION BODY CAPTION
BIMBO STOOL, BLÅ STATION BODY CAPTION
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These insights, along with many others, are explored in detail in our 2024 Design Debrief. Read our full report and dive deeper into the themes shaping the future of design.
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