How to Design an Office that Increases Productivity & Morale

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Workplace productivity isn’t about getting from point A to point B as fast as possible. It’s getting the job done efficiently and effectively while still maintaining a high level of well-being in your team.

How do you inspire productivity among employees? It all starts with the right office environment.

After 20+ years of creating and constructing high-performance Class A office designs throughout the Portland metro area, we know a thing or two about designing workplaces that maximize productivity.

Keep reading to learn our insider tips.

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How Big Should an Office Be? Tips for Planning Your “Class A” Office Construction

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Are you ready to venture into the world of building ownership? Whether you’re remodeling an existing space or starting from the ground up, one of the first questions you’ll likely have when planning a Class A office construction is, “how big should my office space be?”

Correctly calculating how much space you’ll need is incredibly important. The size and layout of your Class A office will fuel its design and function and play an important role in whether or not the space meets your business needs.

This article will help you answer this important question and more.

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Should Your Company Have an Open-Office Floor Plan?

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Cubicles and closed off working spaces are largely a thing of the past. Instead, 80% of modern companies are opting for open-concept floor plans. It’s easy to understand why — this type of office layout reportedly helps foster collaboration and team communication, keeps energy levels high, and promotes accessibility.

Still, there are pros and cons to an open floor plan setting. If you’re remodeling your office and wondering if an open plan is right for your business, there are some important things to consider — like your industry, company culture, number of employees, and how the space is used.

In this post, we’ll be looking at all this and more.

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Fundamentals of Great Restaurant Design

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So you’ve developed a great restaurant idea, secured financing for your new venture, and purchased or leased a space. Maybe you’ve already developed the menu and brainstormed the aesthetic you want for your new restaurant.

Now it’s time to learn the basics of restaurant design to ensure your space will be up to code, provide a great experience for your customers, and be an efficient workspace for your team.

In this month’s post, we’ll outline the fundamental of great restaurant design. We’ll go over seating, the design of the kitchen, and much more!

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Our Top 8 Design Tips for Retail Spaces

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Researching ways to design the perfect retail space for your Portland business? Not sure where to start? When building out a retail location, make sure to reflect your brand’s values while emphasizing your goal: selling merchandise!

But how do you actually design a space that works? In this post, we’ll outline some tips on how to create a beautiful and functional space for your retail business.

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