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Decoding our industry jargon As workplace creators, we are constantly surrounded by industry professionals who understand our working industry jargon, yet one should remember that these terminologies may mean nothing to our clients. While our colleagues at DeVono Cresa would happily engage us in a conversation concerning the merits of being able to influence the design of a CAT A ‘install’ to reduce the cost of a CAT B fit out, we recognise that most individuals looking to create their perfect workplace may not appreciate the difference between the two. For clients that have not been through the process of…

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the idea of the physical office space, both temporarily and potentially irrevocably, as employees continue to work remotely in adherence with the government’s lockdown measures. COVID-19 will have implications for office design, especially open-plan offices, and will surely come under increased scrutiny in the immediate short term, as governments contemplate relaxing lockdown measures, and allowing workers back to the office. In this piece, our Director, Ben Grave, highlights COVID-19’s impact on office design and the learnings from Dthree Studio’s interactions with clients over the past six weeks. What have we learned? This period has been…

The COVID-19 outbreak is changing the way teams communicate with each other and making everyday communication ever more challenging. Despite the government implementing travel-bans, social distancing and quarantine measures – businesses are leveraging new forms of technology to stay connected and better serve their clients. In accordance with recent government advice, Dthree has recently implemented a ‘work from anywhere’ policy in order to best protect the health and wellbeing of our employees, customers and key stakeholders. Our staff have adapted quickly to their ‘home office’, and continue to work efficiently and diligently for clients on design and build projects. Despite…

  Dthree recently completed the design and fit-out of the London office space of Young Minds, a non-profit organisation leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenge. This exciting project started with a thorough workplace consultancy exercise run by parent company DeVono Cresa, who went on to acquire the new office space for Young Minds. Next came the creative design, and fit-out by Dthree. In the latest edition of DeVono Cresa’s quarterly market report, The Occupier, Dthree Project Director Tom Aird, and Senior Designer Jess Willdigg discuss how they went about…

What makes a positive company culture? It is the overall intrinsic atmosphere and attitude created through the synergy of great people, a positive working environment, and meaningful values. It has a direct impact on a company’s performance and employee wellbeing. A positive and engaging culture that reflects company values and supports employees can do wonders for a company’s success. By giving businesses and their employees an identity, belief in purpose, and sense of belonging, a strong company culture can help organisations thrive.Businesses with a stale culture often look to improve it but knowing where to start can be a challenge. …

Dthree Studio were appointed by the global giant, Red Bull, to create an impressive and memorable London Head Quarters for their business and people to thrive in. The new HQ had to reflect the brand and portray not just the iconic energy drink, but the ethos of Red Bull as a whole. This complex and fascinating business supports and invests in truly remarkable athletes, artists, and charities. Therefore we needed to create a space that could both support this as well as grow with it. Our main challenge during the project was to ensure the multi-faceted presence and personality of…

In this part three of our Office Fitout Guide, we share everything you need to know when reaching the final stages of improving your workspace. The guide describes best-practice for designing your new office, choosing your commercial furniture, setting your budget and timescales, and ensuring a smooth transition for employees. How to design your new office : You are now into the fun part of the process. This is where you can decide what your future office looks like – and most importantly how it works. Let the professionals do what they do best, but ensure you are still very…

In this part two of the Office Fit out Guide, we share everything that you need to know when deciding to improve your work space. The guide describes best practice when writing a comprehensive brief for your new space, processes to find the right commercial partner and advice on choosing your location and planning your departure. Preparing Your Commercial Office Fitout Brief : The company collectively needs to establish whether you need to relocate to a new space or if refurbishing your existing office space will suffice. As a starting point, it is important to identify what you hope to…

It’s that time of the year again where everyone is rethinking their personal and professional goals for the next 12 months and getting behind their ‘new year, new me’ resolutions. A new year doesn’t just present personal and professional growth opportunities. Trends (both new and pre-existing) quickly come to light and begin to shape our outlook for the year ahead. Office design trends, in particular, are constantly evolving and developing to ensure workplaces continue to provide environments that work for both the business and people using them. Keeping up with these trends can be a challenge in itself, let alone understanding…

In this guide we will share with you everything you need to know when it comes to starting the journey towards improving your work space. Part one will look at the differences between undergoing an office refurbishment or relocation, finding the perfect project leader and identifying your pain points. 1. Refurbishment vs Relocation Should I stay or should I go are usually the two options businesses are faced with when looking to improve their working environment. Whether you employ 10 or 200 people, deciding whether to relocate offices or simply refurbish your existing space is a big decision for any…