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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.

people sitting and chatting in an office context

Wellbeing 17/01/2025

Experiencing work together

In the modern working world, we are often faced with the question: How can we work together effectively? Whether via screens or face-to-face contact - the type of interaction shapes our team dynamics and ultimately the team's success. A closer look at the neuroscientific background and the advantages and disadvantages of the various forms of collaboration reveals that work is not just a means to an end: Work is not just a means to an end - it is lived interaction and shared experience.

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.

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.

people working at the se:cafe team table

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 18/09/2024

To go to the office or not - The advantages and disadvantages

The question of whether we should go to the office or work from home comes up time and again. However, there is no clear answer, as both have their advantages and disadvantages. Exactly what these are, and how they affect our work and our lives, depends very much on individual preferences and circumstances.

News 11/09/2024

The role of work

The role of work in each individual's life is a highly personalised matter, but since the pandemic and the generational shift in recent years, there has been a noticeable change.

News 02/09/2024

Life in the hybrid society: A new paradigm of work, space and identity

The spread of hybrid working models not only marks an adaptation to current challenges, but also signals a profound shift towards a hybrid society. This ‘post-creative’ society is aware of the fact that the boundaries between real and fake, public and private, physical and virtual, analogue and digital are becoming increasingly blurred. This ambivalence characterises not only the way we work, but also our entire way of life.

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Workplace Design 01/07/2024

Hybrid office - where life and work merge

In the modern working world, the hybrid office is a concept that is becoming increasingly important. With the growing freedom offered by the hybrid working model, more and more people are working outside the traditional office, especially since the coronavirus pandemic. Offices must therefore evolve to meet the new requirements and put the well-being of employees at the centre. This new generation of offices will blend more with other spaces in the city, creating an environment that caters to both work and personal needs.

News 12/06/2024

To go or not to go? Why do people prefer to work in offices or elsewhere?

The question of why people choose to either go to the office or work elsewhere is more relevant today than ever. The world of work has changed drastically in recent years, and with it the preferences and needs of employees. In the current issue of Sedus INSIGHTS, you will find some of the main reasons why people choose different places to work.

Wellbeing 29/04/2024

A mindful ecosystem in the workplace

A mindful ecosystem in the workplace is a situation where many individuals live, work and (inter)act together. Everyone has the space they need and there is a pleasant atmosphere. If the workplace ecosystem is harmonious, it promotes the well-being, creativity and productivity of all team members. It creates a space for openness, respect and collaboration.

Workplace Design 10/04/2024

Floating Spaces – On board Hamburg’s unique coworking space

The concept of living on water is centuries old. In international metropolises such as Amsterdam, London or Seattle, entire residential districts have been floating on the water for years.

Workplace Design 10/04/2024

How agile working succeeds thanks to flexible office furniture

Modern offices require modern solutions that enable flexible, agile and spontaneous productivity. With se:lab, Sedus offers an entire product family for agile working, smart working and more.

Wellbeing 13/06/2022

How an Ergonomic Stool Could Change the Way You Work

An ergonomic stool can revolutionize the way you work — taking you through the day with better posture, improved focus, and healthy motion. This type of office furniture is like a regular stool, but it allows for a certain amount of mobility. Let's take a look at the many benefits of this dynamic seat and how to choose the right one.