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Workplace Design 19/03/2025

Archetypes of office cafés: the hub

The modern working world has changed dramatically, and with it the expectations of office space. A comprehensive analysis of hybrid third places and (work) cafés worldwide has shown that spaces that move between traditional offices and public facilities are playing an increasingly important role. They improve the quality of life and work and promote different working styles. While some of these place focus on open collaboration and energised interaction, others offer quiet retreats for concentrated work or create a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Hubs in particular stand for a new, community-orientated way of working.

News 24/02/2025

Nature-Inspired Workspaces: The garden-style office café as a modern hybrid space

The way we work is constantly evolving. Flexible work models and innovative spatial concepts are becoming increasingly important to enhance both productivity and well-being. In this context, so-called "third places" play a crucial role – spaces that are neither traditional offices nor private living areas but a combination of both.

A prime example of this concept in action is the office café designed in a garden style. Here, nature and work merge into an inspiring environment that optimally supports concentration, creativity, and social interaction.

Workplace Design 11/02/2025

How to design offices that feel truly inviting

The modern workplace has evolved, and so have the demands on office environments. The pandemic highlighted that traditional office spaces often no longer meet employees' needs. But how can offices be designed to be not only functional but also inviting? In an expert discussion, neurophysiologist and environmental psychologist, Sophie Schuller, provides valuable insights into how spaces influence our health, well-being, and productivity.

Wellbeing 31/01/2025

How the needs for wellbeing, hospitality, and community in the workplace can be addressed

The world of work is undergoing a transformation: wellbeing, hospitality, and community are becoming central to modern workplace design. These elements are no longer optional extras but essential pillars for creating satisfied, motivated, and high-performing employees. How can companies address these needs through their office and space concepts? With inspiring insights and practical examples, this article explores innovative solutions for the future of work. Discover how hybrid spaces can enhance wellbeing, foster a sense of community, and create a welcoming atmosphere.

Wellbeing 10/01/2025

Office space design and the changing needs of employees

“We are not thinking machines that feel, but feeling machines that think.” This quote from António R. Damásio aptly captures the complexity of human working life and reminds us that our emotions and wellbeing have a significant impact on our work. The way we work is changing with the increasing popularity of hybrid working models, and the design of our workspaces must also adapt to these changes.

News 03/01/2025

Mocha Mousse - The Pantone colour 2025 meets Sedus Work Café

Every year, the design community eagerly awaits the unveiling of the Pantone Color of the Year, which captures the global zeitgeist in a unique way. For 2025, the Pantone Color Institute has chosen PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a warm, intense shade of brown that radiates comfort and elegance in equal measure. This shade reflects the desire for places of retreat, tranquillity and community - aspects that are becoming increasingly important in the modern working environment.

Workplace Design 11/12/2024

Which office-café archetype suits which office? A decision-making basis for employers

The design of modern working environments requires more than just desks and meeting rooms. The trend towards hybrid forms of work has revolutionised the office, and hybrid communal spaces such as office cafés play a central role. But not every office café is the same - four different archetypes offer different focuses and uses. The challenge for employers is to find out which of these archetypes, or which combination of them, best suits the needs of their own company.

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Workplace Design 04/11/2024

The future of workplaces: Introducing hybrid common spaces

Hybrid working: Flexibility, well-being and productivity.

The modern working world is undergoing profound change. Traditional working models, where the office was considered the central place of productivity, are increasingly giving way to hybrid concepts that make the transition between professional and private areas more fluid. Flexibility, well-being and the promotion of productivity are at the heart of this new work culture. But how exactly are hybrid working models affecting our lives, and what role can an office café play in sustainably promoting employee wellbeing and corporate culture?

News 29/10/2024

Orgatec 2024 Recap - A success for Sedus

Orgatec 2024 is over, and the past week of the trade fair was a complete success for us at Sedus. With the motto “Design to Connect - The Rendezvous Office”, we turned our stand into a lively meeting place and showed how inspiring design connects people, workspaces and promotes sustainable values. The aim was to create a space that sees the office of tomorrow as a social anchor - a place that brings people together and promotes creative work.

Wellbeing 16/10/2024

The “Human Office”: Sustainable working environments in the age of labour shortages and generational change

The world of work is in a state of upheaval. Labour shortages, the changing values of Gen Z and the rapid increase in hybrid working models are forcing employers to rethink their current strategies. Key questions arise: How will work be defined in the future? What role do people play in this new world of work?

The answer lies in the concept of the “Human Office” – an approach that puts people at the centre and radically rethinks the working environment.

Wellbeing 15/10/2024

The new workflow: how companies can maintain the office as a central location for hybrid working

The world of work has changed dramatically in recent years. Hybrid models that allow a flexible choice between the office, home office and so-called “third places” such as cafés or co-working spaces have become the new standard. This development presents companies with the challenge of continuing to establish the office as a central place of collaboration, even though the workplace no longer takes place there exclusively. But how can this be achieved?

Workplace Design 07/10/2024

Hybrid configurations: spaces and worksettings in the modern office

Hybrid commons are the most accessible and public ‘core’ of the office. These areas are strategically connected to specific work zones, such as desk areas or meeting rooms, and act as the hub of the modern work environment.

Workplace Design 23/09/2024

Ductile spaces: the new generation of offices

In order for workplaces to adapt to the current and future changes of hybrid work, welcoming spaces that promote comfort, flexibility and a sense of community are required. To support this change, space models have been developed that enable flexible management of the four C's (collaboration, communication, concentration, contemplation) and promote the concept of a welcoming "hybrid office".

Workplace Design 28/02/2024

Hybrid hotels – The future of work needs space for human relationships

What are hybrid hotels? And what impact will such models have on the way we live and work in the future? Veerle Donders, Concept & Brand Director of Zoku, provides the answers.