“Open-plan offices don’t work” – a blanket statement that smothers logic If the internet was a human with human characteristics, you could safely say that one of its most negative would be its love of spreading gossip and cherry-picking facts. […]
The true and the false of the open plan office dilemma Read More
Baffled by baffling? There are other ways to accommodate those that need to work in a quiet environment other than ordering vast shipments of sound-proofing. Working hard…
When to say when, when it comes to creativity. Taren Hura, interior design manager Creativity can be a curse. This is particularly true if it costs you…
How much can freedom of expression cost? Read More
Where do ideas that work come from? Pt 1 Taren Hura, interior design manager “Necessity is the mother of invention”. That’s not an uncommon saying. But …..
not-so secret sources of interior design inspiration Read More
What should we expect? The powerhouse group project team The fear of the unknown or the uncertain is often an unwanted addition to the …..
discussing the road from idea to ideal office Read More
How do I know if everyone’s on the same page? Nathan Foti and Taren Hura Confidence comes from trust. A simple statement and one that applies to every as…..
building relationships for beautiful fit outs Read More
Are office interiors designed to tip the scales in your favour? Powerhouse Group interior design team Two buzzwords, one commercial office fit out, someth…..
engaged vs energised Read More
What is the latest on lighting? Mark Perry, design director To be fair, that’s not the extent of fluorescent lighting’s usefulness in the workplace. And befor…..
rows of fluoro’s shed light on lost productivity Read More
How fine is the design line between too much and too little? Powerhouse Group design team Just don’t ruin it. That’s a familiar refrain heard by amateur art…..
character versus caricature Read More
Can arrows point to branding catastrophes? Powerhouse Group design team When your stunning office fit out is finally finished and ready to reveal, there …..
losing your way with wayfinding Read More
What is an “elegant” design? Mark Perry, Design Director Have you ever seen one of those incredibly ornate watches, bestudded with jewels of every size a…..
you’ll know it when you see it, but until then… Read More
Haven’t I seen this somewhere before? Taren Hura, Interior Designer There’s nothing worse than knee-jerk compliance – nothing. Have you ever been left with…..
the cookie cutter versus the interior designer Read More
