August Newsletter for Interior Designers
Benholm Group
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Welcome to the August edition of our monthly LinkedIn newsletter.
Every month we compile the latest the latest trends, opinion pieces and relevant industry news for busy interior designers.
We hope you'll find our newsletter interesting and inspiring. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the content we've shared, as well as what you'd like to see from us in future issues.
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NEWS + OPINION
Behind The Great Public Architecture Boom of Belgium
For some years now, architecture in and from Flanders - the Dutch-speaking north of Belgium - has been considered Europe's?Wunderkind. However, even considered generously, there was hardly any building culture in Belgium until well into the 1980s.
Studies Say Workplace Design Matters
Consider how much time we spend at our office and the emphasis that many of us put on wellness. It's no wonder that we expect more from our workplace design that uniform rows of cookie-cutter deals, outdated cubicles, and open unintentional spaces.
What Can Designers Learn From A Workplace Psychologist?
Workplace psychologist, Carlotta Dove, EMEA Strategy Lead At Ark with HLW, explains the importance of understanding neuro-aesthetic principles and functional beauty in design for happy staff.
Addressing Imbalanced Office Space Utilisation
With the shift to hybrid work post-pandemic, organisations globally are facing a pressing challenge: the imbalanced utilisation of office space. Nowhere is this discrepancy more apparent than on Fridays, with many offices resembling ghost towns.
PRODUCTS, FURNITURE + FITTINGS
Staying Active With Modern Standing Desks
Employees spend a large part of their lives in the office. They wake up - go to the office. Take a lunch break - usually in the office. They leave in the evening only to wake up and do it again for four more days. We're starting to see ramifications of this repetitive cycle.
Outstanding Furniture In 14 Residential Interiors
Furniture has a direct impact on the quality of interior design projects. Among other features, its presence blends with the function of the spaces, setting a boundary between them.?
A New Seating System That Encourages Productivity In Public Spaces
Amidst modern hot desking and flexible spaces, the office cubicle seems outdated. However, the idea of a cosy retreat within a shared environment, like a snug train seat or a quiet library corner, remains alluring.
Birdie Tells You When It's Time To Crack Open A Window For Fresh Air
We often focus on outdoor air quality in relation to the oxygen we breathe while outside. However, the EPA states that over 90% of an average American's life is spent indoors.?
TRENDS + INSPIRATION
Interior Inspiration: Design Week's Favourite Retail & Hospitality Projects
From quintessentially English Mayfair flagships to a restaurant that references Chinese opera, here are Design Week's top interior projects this month.
Branded Residences: From Hotel Rooms To Homes
The hotel industry continuously?adapts to changing guest needs and global shifts, including the rise of branded residences - a trend blurring the line between home and hotel.?
5 Ways Workplaces And Workplace Designers Are Adapting To Gen Z
Now that Gen Z makes up a sizeable portion of the workforce, RSP's Shanti Okawa explains five major ways they're making their mark on the corporate workplace.
Sociopetal & Sociofungal Spaces: Finding The Right Balance At The Workplace
The key to effective workplace design is finding a balance. Designers explore different ideas to enhance their effectiveness, including the contrast between sociopetal and sociofungal settings.
VIP Arrivals: Hottest Hotels Opening August 2023
The key to effective workplace design is finding a balance. Designers explore different ideas to enhance their effectiveness, including the contrast between sociopetal and sociofungal settings.
HEALTH, WELLBEING + BIOPHILIA
Lean to Lively: Unravelling The 15% Productivity Leap In Green Offices
Office design's prominence in improving employee well-being and productivity is investigated in the study "The Relative Benefits of Green Versus Lean Office Space: Three Field Experiments".
领英推荐
SpaceInvader's Nest Offers A 'Cosy Hideaway' For Tech Firms
The innovative office has been moulded into a light-diverse and functional space with a focus on health and wellbeing.
What Is Biophilic Design?
Biophilic design is a burgeoning architectural concept that seeks to integrate nature into the built environment. The core principle of biophilic design is to create spaces that mimic the patterns and elements found in nature.?
McMullan Studio Designs Garden Room As "Restorative Haven"
The small space was conceived by McMullan Studio as a "beautiful, immersive, restorative haven" for patients with spinal injuries at a hospital in Sheffield.?
LIGHTING
Lighting Design Studios You Should Know About
Numerous major lighting manufacturers prioritise speed over craftmanship, often sacrificing quality. Simultaneously, independent design studios create artisanal lighting with a focus on quality and unique design.?
Ross Gardam Features An Array Of Lighting Designs On Dezeen Showroom
Ross Gardam is an Australian brand that designs and manufactures lighting, furniture and homeware with an emphasis on traditional craftmanship and innovative materials.
Objects Of Common Interest Installs Snake-Like Light In Bergamo Piazza
A huge tube of light forms a series of arches in this installation created by design studio Objects of Common Interest for this year's Italian Capital of Culture.
Beyond Brightness: The Art Of Lighting In 20 South Korean Commercial Spaces
Well-considered lighting affects customer behaviour and plays a pivotal role in achieving a visually appealing commercial image.
SUSTAINABILITY
8 Interiors That Feature Reclaimed And Recycled Materials
From the use of unwanted items to the application of reclaimed bricks and recycled plastics, the eight products in this look book present ways in which designers have rediscovered the value of waste.
PROWL Urges Designers To Consider The Afterlife Of Products
A response to fast furniture, the studio's hemp-based PEEL chair is biodegradable and compostable.
Sustainable Seating Solutions For Well-Being In The Workplace
Choosing the appropriate working elements - such as furniture, lighting, flooring and other equipment - is key for creating an optimal workplace environment.
8 Tips For A Sustainable Office
Sustainability is crucial in office design, shaping successful workplaces. A sustainable office offers cost savings, enhances productivity, and improves company image and recruitment.
MATERIALS, TEXTURES + COLOURS
9 Primary Coloured Products That Add A Playful Touch To Spaces
This Dezeen roundup presents red, blue and yellow furniture, lighting and products designed to energise interiors with splashes of vivid colours.
Colour And Character Enliven Offices For A Growing Tech Brand
For a young, fast growing tech company, creating a meaningful space for employees to work and connect was key to the next phase of their business. Studio Anand Sheth brought a considerate, thoughtful approach to Retool's offices.
Piles Of Green-Hued Books Characterise London Aesop Store
The interior of London's most recent Aesop store in Marylebone was organised to reference a bookshop and features bespoke timber cabinetry by furniture designer Sebastian Cox.
8 Barbie Pink Interiors Showcase The Colour's Evolution
Pink is in the spotlight again, from 2023 Colours of the Year to Barbie pink-inspired hues. But what is Barbie pink??
This newsletter was lovingly curated by Nikita at Benholm.
The next edition of our newsletter is due out in September 2023. If you have any articles that you would like to submit please email: [email protected]