A symbol of elegance and innovation, Apple’s new headquarters was inaugurated in April 2017, and since then, it’s been called “the spaceship” due to its circular design and modern architecture. The project took three years to complete and its reported construction cost is $5 billion, even though the company has never officially confirmed it. Among the main features, there are 805,000 square feet of solar arrays, a 100,000-square-foot Fitness & Wellness Center, and—what’s probably the most impressive—thousands of trees covering the site.
Such an impressive building leaves us thinking: What makes companies decide to invest in a new workspace?
Why Design Matters
According to Samantha Zupan, a Glassdoor spokesperson, companies should incorporate their culture into the workspace design. A cool office space can stir up a sense of pride for employees, attract new talent, boost creativity, and give people an opportunity to take a break from their work routine.
While Google employees can use slides to go down one floor, which adds a fun component to their office, Autodesk employees work in a very sophisticated workplace with many different architectural styles.
An interesting study published by Kahler Slater also reveals the importance of workplace design to ensure consistency between external marketing and physical environment. Basically, that’s the idea that brands create experiences for customers and these experiences should be expressed in physical spaces.
Trends For Modern Office Spaces
Are you still here? Great! We imagine you’re getting excited about the idea of remodeling your office space to give it a modern touch, so here are some tips and trends:
- Cubicles are considered extremely old-fashioned, but it doesn’t mean any open space is the best choice. Embrace flexibility and plan an office layout that won’t kill privacy.
- Avoid monotony by creating different spaces. Don’t be afraid of playing around with new colors, textures, and forms to make people explore new rooms.
- Promote access to nature, so employees can experience its benefits You don’t need to copy Apple and plant thousands of trees. A few plants or a garden are enough to green up your workspace.
- Make your new office not only stylish, but also functional. Many employees work on their laptops and smartphones, so give preference to furniture that incorporates technology ports, docking stations, and electrical outlets.
De La Riva Construction is a commercial construction contractor for public and private companies. If you’re planning an office redesign, let us help you with your project! Contact us through our website or call (714) 871-9561.
