The current global pandemic has invariably changed our needs, and possibly desires, when it comes to bare necessities, to our living and work arrangements and even to standard city movements - overall, the shift in how we use to live, to how we live now is...
With the global challenges of the past two years, the effects on the hospitality industry can be seen worldwide. In order to keep up with the constant changes and restore homeostasis, hotels in particular are stepping up to the plate with their adaptability and...
In a previous blog, we touched on the concept of 'Branding through Storytelling in Commercial Interior Design' where Charles Fadem, writing for boardandvellum.com, explored the importance of the art of storytelling through your spaces in order to connect with...
"Using stories to communicate the feeling of your brand," explains Charles Fadem, writing for boardandvellum.com, as an essential skill when it comes to commercial design. "Some commercial spaces are like blockbuster movies" and their stories have to be told. Tamara...
In this three part series we will explore various design trends that will shape, outline and evolve the upcoming decade. Part Two: Natural Fiber Furniture. Natural fiber furniture and accessories have been predicted to outlive all the fabs. Pola Mora, writing for...
In this three part series we will explore various design trends that will shape, outline and evolve the upcoming decade. Part One: Biophilic Design The term "Biophilic" is a concept used within design that aims to increase the connectivity between people and the...
Jane Duncan, designer at NERO, explores the need to re-evaluate the office space in a three part series. Part Three: Sustainability and Green Options Sustainable practices are in the foreground of any designer’s conceptualisation process. Designers aimto reduce their...
Jane Duncan, designer at NERO, explores the need to re-evaluate the office space in a three part series. Part Two: More Natural Light Light and space are closely related. Designers consider all types of lighting – artificial and natural – when creating an efficient...
Jane Duncan, designer at NERO, explores the need to re-evaluate the office space in a three part series. Part One: A Sense of Home at Work ‘Hybrid work space’ is a concept which companies had to embrace when the pandemic forced work-from-home solutions. As staff...
As Sandra Drake, Vice President of Sales at Parterre points out, "COVID-19 has transformed office space", and therefore, the focal point of design in commercial spaces has shifted along with it. With "safety and comfort" becoming the hub of attention, workplace...
