According to a fairly comprehensive survey involving 400 multinational companies, two-thirds of the participants confirmed a plan to implement hot-desking by 2020. Not a surprising result, given the trend for remote working, open plans, and rising real estate costs. But with hot-desking or shared desk environments come a host of problems, some anticipated, but most not. These included increased suspicion …
As our devices get faster, smaller, and slimmer, our workspaces are going to start feeling bigger and alot more different. For the most part, laptop and a mobile is all a modern worker needs to function; a change that’s causing businesses to rethink what we need in a office. Cloud storage, disappearing wires, Augmented and Virtual Reality becoming mainstream, smart …
Our latest education project was also a new and exciting challenge for us. While we have extensive experience in the corporate sector, we don’t often get the opportunity to work on large education projects at this scale. A new British University’s Academic city campus in Dubai was the perfect place to flex our brain muscles. Designed by UK based A+D …
The Total Office is proud to introduce Woven Image, our newest partner in the region and manufacturer of high-performance, quality fabrics, and acoustic solutions. The Australian manufacturer was established in 1987 after identifying a strong need for design driven textile products. In line with the need for combined functional and aesthetically superior acoustic products and fixtures in the UAE, we’re thrilled …
When our client, American multinational conglomerate General Electric bought a marketing leading Oil & Gas company, the executive team envisioned a workspace that would convey a message of strength, experience, consolidated expertise, and it’s resulting value to the oil & gas industry. With both companies sharing values in innovation, collaboration, and diversity and inclusion, it was crucial for the new …
When Hira Industries LLC & Walraven Group decided to move to a new home at National Industries Park, they tasked design consultant Swiss Bureau Interior Design to create a unique space that reflected their core business. Our client’s intention was to create an industrial loft themed workspace, yet one that was practical, warm and one that would make their team …
An ergonomic office is no doubt beneficial for employees, and serves the company well in the long-run. But while ergonomics is always high on the wish list, there are times you find your budget unwilling to accommodate your request. We frequently find ourselves in similar situations on projects, resulting in concerned clients consulting with our team on the most effective …
One of the largest tech firms in the world approached The Total Office with a problem – employees were bored of their current workspace, leading to a drop in productivity and overall engagement. To make things harder for the workspace management team, was the limited space and scope to improve or change the current set-up. After a quick brainstorming session …
Employee Wellness is important. And organizations, large or small, need to embrace and encourage it. But the job isn’t done by simply handing out discounted gym memberships, or a Birthday card to an employee to make them feel good. Wellness at Work needs to be approached holistically and should be an integral part of a company’s culture. We started a …
When was the last time you had a meeting in an actual meeting room? Before you think of a date and time, let me throw in something else for you to consider: when was the last time you had a meeting that genuinely needed a meeting room? Traditional meeting spaces belong to an older generation of office spaces – an …
