Designing workspaces to connect

What is a ‘Connect’ space?

People don’t come together just to work – but to connect. Connection is all about interacting with other employees in spaces designed not just for work, but to make people feel comfortable, relaxed and at home in the workplace.

Depending on the size of your organisation, these can be entire floors, rooms, or simply a dedicated corner with soft seating or a bench table. These spaces not only offer a place away from the desk for people to take their lunch, take a break or simply hold informal communications, but they are vital when it comes to building company culture and social capital.

The growing important of providing a place to connect

The increased flexibility afforded by the new ways of working has come at a cost – the erosion of company culture. With a lot more time spent working remotely or collaborating digitally, people are spending less time together. Social spaces which allow individuals to connect on a personal level help create a sense of community, and the spaces that they interact help to set the tone of a company culture.

Social cohesion is a powerful tool for organisations, and it’s what workers of all generations are looking for. It is the foundations of a good company culture – it makes people feel valued and gives them another reason to come into the office.

Designing for better connections

Environments that cater for these interactions are the often-overlooked icing on the cake when it comes to workplace design. It is important to thinking beyond meeting rooms, to touchdown spaces, communal dining, places for colleagues to catch up and reconnect.

Placing these social environments in central positions helps to create natural collision zones, stimulating cross team communication whilst also acting as a natural buffer between different teams or departments, so as not to disturb those focusing.

"84% of employees would be motivated to spend time in the office by the promise of socializing with co-workers, while 85% would be motivated by rebuilding team bonds."
Work Trend Index, Sept 2022
Microsoft

Why Seating Matters

Providing the right seating is essential when designing spaces to connect. How comfortable people feel is directly related by the chair they are sitting on, which in turn can influence intimacy and engagement.

Comfortable seating options such as sofas, lounge chairs, and bean bags can create a relaxed and inviting atmosphere that encourages casual conversation and socializing. Providing a variety of seating options can cater to different preferences and needs, helping to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

Modular designs & complete customisation

We manufacture our furniture made to order, tailored to your needs. Modular soft seating allows for complete customisation, from one piece to a dozen, designed to work together no matter what sized space. Customised fabric choices and personalised stitching available on many of our products.
Modern colour palettes, materials and textures

Our curated standard & extended range of fabrics feature a depth of warm and welcoming colours and textures. Only a fraction of the materials we work with, if you can’t find anything online our team are happy to find the right materials for your spaces – matching any corporate needs.
Industry leading flexibility, service and expertise

Our products are built to last, with many guaranteed up to five years. And when they do need some love we have an extensive network of authorised dealers with a range of service options, spare parts and repairs – covered under warranty. Our Q&A page is also a wealth of knowledge for our customers.