We may dabble in other areas but offices are really our bread and butter here at X-Design so we’ve gotten to know office design quite intimately. Needless to say we know what we’re talking about here so here it is: our top 5 favourite places to have a meeting. Bleachers – Have...
I relish the opportunity that’s presented with all those glass office fronts that are often included in our designs. Even the most conservative of office environments can capitalize on all that transparent square footage with a film installation that says something about the company. I’ve collected a few of my...
If you’re a fan of the new Muji store near Yonge + Dundas Square (and why wouldn’t you be) then you should definitely check out this article which offers insight into the non brand and why they do what they do. It seems so simple that the everyday items of...
Universal design is definitely not a new topic of discussion but this article really caught my attention. Chris Downey is a BLIND architect, who not only continues to practice but is also an advocate for emerging technologies and multi sensory information that will revolutionize how the visually impaired navigate unfamiliar...
The open plan office has decidedly mixed reviews. One of the most prevalent down sides is that you no longer have an office door to close to signal to fellow coworkers that you need some alone time. Thankfully, there is an adorable new light that may be the beacon of...
“We’re not Google” is actually a phrase I hear quite often from clients and it makes me happy. If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a thousand times: there is no one size fits all office design solution. It is refreshing to hear people wanting to find their own...
We’ve discussed this topic before: the idea of collisions of people who wouldn’t otherwise talk happening upon each other in the hallway at work and coming up with a fantastic new idea. We as designers can only create the spaces that would facilitate such an encounter but this article is...
Believe the hype! We (along with many others according to this article) are SUPER excited for the opening of the new Muji store at Atrium on Bay. We are also honoured to have been a part of the planning and construction that have led to this moment. Really you just...
Being an interior designer it takes a pretty high level of creativity and beauty to peak my interest, but even I’m impressed by the offices featured in this article. I’m having trouble choosing a favourite to be honest. It is refreshing to see “cool” offices as being more than a...
Few are thrilled with the prospect of working late, but this next office eliminates the possibility. Clever employers at Heldergroen raise the workstations along with all computers and work related items up into the ceiling so that the office space can be used for other activities; dancing, band practice or...
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