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Envisioning a room in a new way, flexible spaces have become essential in today’s ever-changing workplaces. The challenge lies in creating an environment that ensures top-notch acoustics and ease of use, without compromising on aesthetics or functionality. How do you bring this balance to life? At Jackson Healthcare’s campus in Alpharetta, Georgia, this challenge was met with innovative solutions. When designing a multi-purpose space for training sessions, conferences, and events, their focus was on ease of use for employees and exceptional acoustics to ensure maximum comfort for both employees and guests. Having previously used traditional operable walls, they were concerned about the manual labor involved and maintaining excellent acoustics. Architects RJTR: Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio and VP of Pre-Construction at Choate Construction, Rob Hickman, ultimately decided to install two Skyfold Classic™ 55 walls to create a flexible space. This configuration allows the transformation of a large area into two or three smaller spaces with ease. The campus exemplifies Jackson Healthcare’s growth as one of Georgia’s largest private companies and reflects their dedication to supporting Alpharetta’s economic development. According to Jackson Healthcare’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Real Estate, Leslie Day-Harrell, incorporating Skyfold® Walls within the space highlights the company’s standing in Georgia’s corporate community: “We are particularly excited to be among the few companies in Atlanta utilizing the Skyfold room partitions—they’re innovative and provide superior acoustics compared to standard dividers.” (Bizjournals, October 2018). Skyline Innovations Inc. was the dealer for this project. Our team played a key role in delivering a dynamic, functional space that aligns with Jackson Healthcare’s commitment to innovation, flexibility, and employee comfort. Read more about this project here: https://lnkd.in/e99XbqYB #VerticalFoldingWalls #SpaceSolutions #JacksonHealthcare #ModernPartitions #ThinkVertical #ArchitecturalDesign

The transformation of old factories and warehouses into modern work environments is a sustainable practice that breathes new life into historical structures. Discover via ArchDaily how these adaptive reuse projects are shaping the future of workspaces by combining functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics: https://vist.ly/3cagf

An insightful and comprehensive article from The Financial Times considers how adaptable architecture and modular furniture are fine-tuning spaces to workers’ needs. Featuring OmniRoom by Mute. and our fellow industry acoustic innovators. #obolife #partnership #adaptablearchitecture #omniroom

Over the last year I’ve seen an increase in the number of enquiries seeking advice on how to better utilise industrial space. Whilst SPACE are best known as workplace design experts, creating desirable, high performing office environments, many do not know that we’ve been designing industrial premises (as well as offices) for 27 years. Take a visit to Westhill, Altens, Tullos or Dyce and you will see numerous new build industrial parks and buildings we’ve been involved in over the last 20 years. What is perhaps less obvious is the number of projects that have been undertaken for occupiers with existing industrial space whose needs can be affected by a number of variables. Such as: ·        growth ·        acquisition ·        new product lines ·        new processes or service lines ·        contract wins ·        acquisition One of the largest drivers for change right now is consolidation of premises, with the reduction in occupied buildings and the associated costs when operating from multiple sites. In all cases, our industrial design team spend time working with clients to observe and gain an understanding of their businesses to ensure operations including workshops, yards and stores are planned and laid out in a way that is aligned to the needs of the business. And of course, we can’t forget lease events, which opens the opportunity to move to new premises or review, improve and remain within existing space. Working with clients to understand their goals, we can redesign space to maximise efficiency and reduce handling. If you would be interested in learning more about your space, whether it’s a review of your current arrangements or if you are considering your needs in respect of a move to new premises, then please get in touch with me directly. #industrial #aberdeen #spaceplanning #industrialdesign #industrialspace

A few years ago, as the pandemic was winding down, I started seeing #OfficePods pop up in workspaces, campuses and libraries all over. I remember thinking at that time these little rooms were clever. Now, it's clear, they're brilliant. Noise can easily be distracting anywhere, and with 70% of US companies now operating in open-plan offices, these next-gen sound proof phone booths are a genius innovation. I recently had the chance to learn all about ROOM, a company that's solving a multitude of workspace challenges simultaneously, with a collection of #innovative, #sustainable, #elegant and #sophisticated approaches. Read full story on ROOM: https://lnkd.in/evVkMHNj Written by Robert J. Hoshowsky Designed by Ebic Tristary Since their designs are so nice, we published them twice. Check out their story in the November edition of Business in Focus Magazine. You can also read up on ROOM, the Modular Building Institute and how modular approaches are literally reshaping sectors of the construction industry in the November edition of Construction in Focus Magazine.

Yesterday evening, at BASQUE LIVING LONDON's Clerkenwell showroom, Nigel Tresise , Liam Spencer, and Luke Tozer spoke about the opportunities and challenges architects face in delivering buildings which answer society's needs and enrich our lives. Here are 5 key takeaways: 1. Projects have increased in complexity due to the expanded breadth of the brief with an expansion in the number of multi-use buildings and spaces. Increased legislation, policy and certification, including the current feasibility process and sustainability accreditations add further project intricacies. 2. The risk levels for architectural teams and developers are equally high. Lengthened projects put cashflow on a knife edge and unrealistic time demands can make projects untenable. Risk is also a driving factor for the change being seen in workspace leases, now shorter than ever before, and the new ways in which CAT A developments are being positioned for tenants. 3. The acceleration of hybrid working as a societal norm has brought challenges for design studios and businesses alike. We're seeing multi-use projects, both buildings and spaces, deliver a series of solutions which primarily remove the commercial sector boundaries between workplace, hospitality, and retail. This extends into multi-use projects which incorporate residential and workplace spaces. We're also witnessing businesses beginning to mandate 5 working days in the office, facilitated through comprehensive workspace design, positive business culture, and salaries. 4. Relationships with suppliers remain as important as ever. Sample return services are increasingly utilised, especially as material libraries are replaced with digital resources. Specific material and product details are vital for specification with technical ability and sustainability credentials being top priority, followed by cost, before addressing aesthetics. 5. Affordable housing should be at the forefront of our governments plans and a recently launched campaign by Architects for Action for Affordable House, has drawn out 5 affordable housing priorities which would enable a new government to build more and build better. Thank you Daisalux - Emergency Lighting for this opportunity. align design and architecture limited, Pitman Tozer Architects, Anomaly, PARKLEX PRODEMA , OJMAR - Intelligent Locking Systems, Ondarreta, Alys Bryan

In my most recent post, I emphasised the increasing demand for industrial space in the North East and discussed how SPACE can support in designing and adapting industrial units. The post below demonstrates the extensive history of our involvement in industrial projects throughout the North East. While it may be a surprise to some, our team has been designing industrial premises for 27 years. Our team of experts are here to assist in creating a great space to meet your needs. Get in touch with myself or Steve Judge if you are looking for advice on your industrial space. #spacesolutions #industrial #spaceplanning #expandingcapabilities

“The adaptive reuse boom is poised to create valuable new real estate beyond just office-to-residential conversion,” Gensler said, naming retail-to-healthcare, retail-to-sports, office-to-senior living and office-to-science labs as potential conversion types.

Time for a little throwback to later this year when we examined key insights from NeoCon 2024! Our blog post discusses the top trends shaping the future of workspaces and design. From sustainability to technology integration, this article covers it all. Check it out for a glimpse into what the future holds for office spaces. https://hubs.li/Q02Lj8Zw0 #NeoCon2024 #FutureOfWork #WorkspaceDesign