Designing For Men’s Health: The Role of the Workplace
Men’s Health Week is often framed around awareness. Encouraging people to talk more, check in more, book appointments, take things seriously. All important. But it misses something fundamental. Health isn’t just personal. It’s environmental. And for most of us, that environment is the workplace. We spend a significant portion of our lives at work, and […]
Designing For Mental Health: How Thoughtful Workspaces Make A Lasting Impact
Workplace Design For Mental Health Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May 2026) is an opportunity to pause, reflect and take meaningful action. With this year’s theme centred on “Action”, the focus is not just about awareness, but the steps we take every day to support wellbeing. At SPACE, we believe one of the most […]
SPACE Wins Two Awards for Workplace Design Guildford
SPACE is proud to share that Building 3000 at Cathedral Square in Guildford, delivered as a full CAT B refurbishment across 50,000 sq ft for PE Ltd, has won Best Commercial Building and Regeneration Project at the Guildford Society Design Awards. The scheme now stands as a leading example of workplace design in Guildford, reflecting […]
Which Fit-Out is Best for You?
Fit-outs vary depending on client needs and can range from a bare-bones shell to fully furnished, ready-to-use spaces. Understanding the different types of fit-outs can help you choose the best option for your project. The primary fit-out types include: Shell and Core CAT A CAT A+ CAT B Shell and Core Fit-Out The Shell and […]
Top 10 workplace sustainability ideas
Workplace sustainability is growing in importance for businesses of all sizes and industries. Increasingly, one of the fundamental driving forces for that shift comes from within the company itself. According to research conducted by Deloitte in 2023, 69% of working adults want their employers to invest in sustainability efforts. The percentage clamouring for change is […]
Top 10 office design tips for 2024
New year, new office? Post-pandemic we’ve seen the way we think about the office – and how those spaces are used – shift and evolve in line with the wider changes wrought on the world of work. That means there’s no better time than the start of this new year to rethink your design and […]
Eco-Friendly Office Design: Simple Ways to Make Your Workplace Sustainable
Creating a healthy, eco-friendly workplace is becoming ever more of a priority for many businesses. Savills reports that demand for green certified office space is growing across the globe, with cities like London, New York, Paris and Shanghai leading the way. Fuelling this demand is today’s eco-minded workforce. Research confirms that 90% of office workers […]
Tips for Designing a Well-Lit Office: Understanding the Role of Lighting and How it Can Enhance Your Workspace
Lighting plays a crucial role in designing a workspace that is comfortable, functional, and encourages productivity. A well-lit office can also boost employee morale, reduces eye strain and fatigue, and enhance the overall aesthetics of the space. In this article, we will explore how to design a brighter workplace. Assess the natural lighting in your […]
Design Trends
“The pandemic has forced the adoption of new ways of working. Organizations must reimagine their work and the role of offices in creating safe, productive, and enjoyable jobs and lives for employees.” – McKinsey The office has changed. What we expect from the spaces where we meet clients, collaborate with colleagues and go about our […]
How to improve employee wellbeing in the office this
There seems to be a never-ending number of stressors that can affect us in the workplace – whether they’re personal, professional, or both! As the nation’s workforce becomes more stressed-out than ever, it’s especially important to design our workplaces in a way that minimises stress and maximises wellbeing. This month, we’re supporting #StressAwarenessMonth and focussing […]