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Workplace Design 01/07/2026

Sensory grounding in an armchair: How se:cove stabilises the peripersonal space

Why do we immediately feel calm, present and focused in some places – and constantly ‘on the lookout’ in others? The answer lies not only in the acoustics or the number of people in the room. It begins much closer to home: in our immediate surroundings, the so-called peripersonal space (PPS). Neuroscientific findings show that this area around our body is crucial to whether we feel safe, focused and capable of acting.

Long white rectangular test laboratory room with multiple windows and a glass door inside a large industrial space

Working at Sedus 29/06/2026

Working at Sedus: How is trust in a product built?

Anyone who uses an office chair rarely thinks about how often it has been tested before it ends up in the office. Yet this is precisely where it is decided whether a product is durable, safe and reliable. At Sedus, one area plays a key role in this process that customers usually never see: the test laboratory.

Green armchair with high backrest and a cushion in front of a window showing plants outside

Workplace Design 24/06/2026

From the Work Café to the Library Zone: Where se:cove is expanding its safe spaces

Open-plan workspaces thrive on interaction, dynamism and encounters. At the same time, there is a growing need for places where people can take a quick breather, work with concentration or hold confidential conversations. This is precisely where so-called safe spaces come into play: areas that offer protection without shutting people off, and allow for retreat without creating isolation.

22/06/2026

Slow Office Design: Breaks as a Productivity Factor

The office is changing. Not only in terms of technology or design, but in its very essence. What was long considered a sign of efficiency – the cluttered desk, the packed calendar, and, constant availability – is increasingly being called into question. The new guiding principle is: Mindful Work. And it poses a simple yet far-reaching question: What do people really need to work well over the long term?

Two people sitting on different upholstered armchairs in a spacious modern office lounge with plants and round tables

Workplace Design 17/06/2026

Mix & Match in upholstery: How se:cove makes individuality a reality

Workplaces are becoming more homely, more emotive and more individual. At the same time, expectations of interior and corporate design are rising: spaces should convey brand identity, provide guidance and adapt flexibly to different usage scenarios. This is precisely where the se:cove lounge chair from Sedus comes in – with a well-thought-out mix-and-match principle that doesn’t leave design to chance, but makes it possible to plan.

Spacious modern office interior with open seating areas, modular furniture, plants, and large windows providing natural light

Sustainability 15/06/2026

Designing a sustainable office: creating a modern Green Office with furniture

Sustainability has long since become a central component of modern corporate strategies. The design of working environments plays a particularly crucial role in this regard. A sustainable office combines environmental responsibility, economic efficiency and the well-being of employees. Companies that opt for resource-efficient materials, durable furnishing concepts and flexible usage options not only create future-proof workplaces but also strengthen their employer brand at the same time.

Workplace Design 10/06/2026

Office colour design: How a well-thought-out colour concept and the right colours in the office promote well-being and productivity

Colours define spaces – and they influence how we feel within them. This is why office colour schemes are playing an increasingly important role, particularly in modern working environments.

Bird's-eye view of a person sitting at a round table with a laptop, smartphone, glass, and book, surrounded by chairs and a geometric patterned rug

News 08/06/2026

AI as Relief: When Tools Protect Cognitive Energy

We live in a working world that constantly demands our attention. Every message, every meeting, every glance at a screen pulls our focus in a new direction. By the end of the day, this often creates a paradoxical feeling: we were busy — but not necessarily productive.

Workplace Design 03/06/2026

Focus in the Open Space: 5 Design Levers Without Rebuilding

Open spaces encourage interaction and collaboration — but they often make concentrated work more difficult. Conversations, movement, video calls and the lack of retreat spaces continuously interrupt attention throughout the day.

Workplace Design 01/06/2026

Mindful Work: How Colours and Materials Stabilise Focus

Today’s workplace design is shifting away from pure efficiency towards a more human-centred approach. Alongside collaboration and flexibility, mental ease, emotional balance and sensory wellbeing are becoming defining factors in office planning.

Two men (Konstantin Thomas and Rudi Raschke) stand in a warehouse with shelving and blue plastic bins, one holding a cardboard box and the other gesturing with his hand.

Sustainability 29/05/2026

A material with attitude: wood fibre as the basis for sustainable acoustics

Wood fibre is more than just an insulating material: in the collaboration between Sedus and Gutex, it becomes a creative, sustainable element of modern working environments. In conversation with Rudi Raschke from Gutex, we learn more about understanding materials, regional responsibility and new perspectives in interior design.

News 26/05/2026

How can workplaces become truly inclusive across generations?

As part of this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, Sedus welcomed workplace strategist Hannah Nardini from WKspace for an expert talk at the newly redesigned Sedus showroom in London.

Person sitting on an office chair with visible lumbar support and armrest, hand resting on the armrest

Wellbeing 20/05/2026

Understanding lordosis: Why proper lumbar support is crucial for healthy sitting

Many people spend several hours a day sitting down – often with consequences for their back, neck and shoulders. Back pain is one of the most common complaints in everyday office life. A crucial factor for ergonomic sitting is often underestimated: the natural lordosis of the spine. Anyone who understands how lordosis works and how to adjust the lumbar support on an office chair can specifically prevent discomfort and work more healthily in the long term.

Sustainability 18/05/2026

Sustainability management that works: Better products through a smaller carbon footprint

How do you measure a product’s carbon footprint – and how does that translate into real improvement? In this interview, we explore sustainability goals in product development, explain the standardised process of carbon footprint assessment, and use concrete examples to show how new products are becoming more climate-friendly. We also share the key findings from the latest analyses and provide an outlook on upcoming innovations.

Open office space with a long wooden table surrounded by green upholstered chairs and built-in wooden seating niches along the wall under pendant lights

Workplace Design 08/05/2026

Start it @KBC – How open innovation spaces can remain conducive to focused work

Open coworking spaces often face an apparent contradiction: they are meant to foster exchange, dynamism and creative energy – whilst at the same time enabling focused work. The Start it @KBC project in Antwerp shows exactly how this balance can be achieved.

Workplace Design 04/05/2026

Transitional Spaces: The Underrated Boosters Between Teamwork and Focus

How corridors, alcoves and soft zones facilitate cognitive switching.
Between focused individual work and lively interaction lies an area that is often underestimated in office planning: the interstitial space. It is precisely these transitional zones that are crucial for productive work in hybrid working environments. Corridors, alcoves and peripheral areas thus become more than mere circulation spaces – they support focus, interaction and natural movement in equal measure.

Modern office lounge with multiple plants, wooden and upholstered chairs, low tables, and a sofa against a backdrop of large windows and dark curtains

Workplace Design 01/05/2026

Biophilic Design – How to improve the working environment with office plants

Working in green surroundings: The ‘biophilic design’ principle uses plants to create a pleasant office environment that protects against noise and poor air quality and helps improve concentration.

Open-plan office with people working at desks and standing, featuring ergonomic chairs, stools, and plants

Wellbeing 20/04/2026

More movement in the workplace: Why active breaks and dynamic sitting are so important in the office

For many people, sitting for long periods is part of their daily working routine – yet this is precisely what can lead to health problems and reduced performance in the long run. More movement in the workplace is therefore not a trend, but a necessity. Dynamic sitting and targeted active breaks in the office can not only reduce discomfort, but also boost concentration and productivity.

Open-plan office space with high tables and stools, whiteboards, plants, and natural light from large windows

News 15/04/2026

Office Trends 2026: This is what the future of work looks like in the New Work era

Office trends for 2026 clearly show that the office has long been more than just a place to work. It is becoming a strategic tool for businesses – a space that combines culture, innovation and well-being. At the heart of this are New Work trends that combine flexibility, sustainability and new spatial concepts, thereby redefining the future of work.

Open-plan office with large windows, multiple desks, and sound-absorbing booths where people are working or sitting

Wellbeing 06/04/2026

Reducing noise in the office: How to improve room acoustics with effective noise control

It’s hard to concentrate when phone calls, conversations and the constant tapping of keyboards dominate the working day. Reducing noise in the office not only creates a quieter environment, but also boosts productivity, well-being and overall employee satisfaction. But how can you achieve effective acoustic control in the workplace – and which measures genuinely make a difference to improve room acoustics?