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Thoughtful Office Design Can Address Modern Challenges With Purpose And Meaning

All Work

Varied work settings: Thoughtful integration of textures, lighting and acoustics to provide both high-energy and low-stimulation areas. Healthy rhythms: The building design aligns with circadian principles, offering spaces that adapt to different needs throughout the day.

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Alex Cochrane Architects designs shops to "embrace the elegant proportions" of National Portrait Gallery

Dezeen

We repeated the shape of these soaring arches around the room creating a rhythm so all the arches, both old and new, became of a singular and familiar language," Cochrane said. They have a roughness, a texture that compares well with our metallic finishes." We love how they are framed in the arches," said Cochrane.

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Using Walls to Create Distinct Zones within Open Floor Plans

Retail Focus

Materials and textures play a key role. A feature wall with textured cladding can serve as a stylish backdrop, while transparent glass partitions can separate areas without compromising spaciousness. Materials like natural wood, stone, or metal add texture and warmth, transforming a neutral space into a dynamic one.

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Top Biophilic Design Trends for 2025

Design Middleeast

Biophilic workspaces also emphasise flexibility, offering quiet, green retreats or collaborative zones inspired by natural textures. For instance, hospitals incorporate healing gardens and nature-inspired patterns in patient rooms to promote faster recovery.