Good questions lead to better answers
Many of our projects were brought to us by people who had very little experience in, or understanding of, project managing a commercial office fit out…
Interior design
How much can freedom of expression cost?
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…
Questions that will help you trust your gut
what should I ask a fit out company before committing to them? Rosemary de Lambert – general manager Accepting assurances on face value can …..
not-so secret sources of interior design inspiration
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 …..
discussing the road from idea to ideal office
What should we expect? The powerhouse group project team The fear of the unknown or the uncertain is often an unwanted addition to the …..
lack of experience is never a good look
What are the benefits of 25+ years in commercial office fit outs? Pt 1 Why is following instructions so difficult sometimes? If you’ve ever had to follow a…..
6 tips to help manage your office fit out
What do I really need to know? Shane Deering – project director The more we know, the less you need to worry about. That, right there, is a standard rule…..
building relationships for beautiful fit outs
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…..
engaged vs energised
Are office interiors designed to tip the scales in your favour? Powerhouse Group interior design team Two buzzwords, one commercial office fit out, someth…..
rows of fluoro’s shed light on lost productivity
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…..
character versus caricature
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…..
losing your way with wayfinding
Can arrows point to branding catastrophes? Powerhouse Group design team When your stunning office fit out is finally finished and ready to reveal, there …..