Christ & Gantenbein, the Swiss-based architecture studio, designed a new office for Roche Pharmaceuticals. The project is called Multifunctional Workspace Building and was designed for mixed-use - seminars, individual work, and meetings. The space harmoniously balances privacy and openness - some areas encourage interaction and collaboration, while others are meant to promote personal work. The office is defined by large windows, natural light, and comfortable seating areas - thus creating a pleasant and relaxed work environment.
After a year of remote work, the pharmaceutical giant sought to create an environment to encourage its employees to return to the office. The architect studio's co-founder, Emanuel Christ, explains, " we want to equip a workspace with personality, diversity, freedom, and flexibility to provide a positive experience for Roche's employees and invite the local community to participate."
Relaxed Office Atmospheres
Christ & Gantenbein's Design Encourages the Return to the Office
Trend Themes
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Flexible Workspaces — Office designs that balance privacy and openness facilitate a comfortable and productive work environment while encouraging social interactions and collaboration.
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Homely Offices — Designers are incorporating comfortable seating areas, natural light, and large windows to create relaxed work environments that foster employee well-being, engagement, and productivity.
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New Normal of Workspaces — Office designs that prioritize connectivity, functionality, and comfort are becoming the new norm, enabling businesses to attract and retain the best talent while fostering competitiveness in the market.
Industry Implications
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