The New Office

Since most “9-to-5” employees spend 40+ hours a week at the office, you bet they ought to make it homey. That’s why companies have been switching things up at the workplace—physically, I mean. These days, you’ll find less cubicles that confine people into their own little box, and more open tables intended for interaction and collaboration. Space and surroundings can definitely make a great impact on you, so having a pleasant working environment is necessary. A great example of this is at the Edun office, where I currently intern. Compared to the towering cubicles in my previous internship at Escada, Edun creates an open environment with a warm homey feel. 

“Today’s office needs to inspire, motivate, and stimulate its inhabitants; encourage collaboration within and across departments; and enhance the collective abilities of its staff—and it must do all of this in a way that satisfies all roles within the organization,” explains Kelly Bacon, director of business development at TPG Architecture, a New York-based architecture and design firm specializing in workplace design.

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Check out more photos of Edun's NYC office here:
http://inhabitat.com/nyc/edun’s-loft-like-new-york-showroom-offices-are-awash-with-reclaimed-materials/

- Nina