# Communal Open Workspace Designs Actincommon Creates a Greenery-Infused & Sociable Space for adidas By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-07-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-workspace-design References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/adidas-valleys-colorful-and-casual-workspace-by-actincommon/) & [actincommon](http://actincommon.com/en/) Open workspace designs, digitized nomad culture and collaborative communities are decentralizing the conventional arrangement of the office. This creates a more sociable environment, where ideas are more productively shared and connections between employers and employees are enhanced. A good example of this rupture in practice is the adidas Valley — an open workspace design for the sports company's headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. The arrangement is developed by Berlin-based studio Actincommon who undertakes a layered approach to design. The space is strategically broken up to create platforms that are intended for different levels of privacy. While the [inserted natural elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-saransh) create an enjoyable calming environment, the [colorful elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office) that are spread out throughout the open workspace design really engage with playful connotations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Decentralized Office Design:** New office designs are breaking down traditional hierarchies and creating sociable, collaborative communities. - **Layered Approach to Design:** Designers are strategically breaking up spaces to create different levels of privacy and engagement. - **Greenery-infused Design:** Natural elements are being incorporated in new office designs to create a calming environment and enhance employee well-being. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Interior Design:** There is an opportunity for designers and architects to create innovative and unconventional office spaces that promote creativity and collaboration. - **Technology:** New technologies and digital tools can be developed to facilitate communication and collaboration in decentralized office environments. - **Furniture and Design Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can produce office furniture and design elements that incorporate natural elements and encourage engagement and creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Centric Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-edyn.md) - [Bright Creative Office Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauvage-tv.md) - [Community-Centric Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communitycentric-design.md) - [Community-Centric Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricon-residential.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Nature Integrated Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bochum-office.md) - [Playful Futuristic Work Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-zone.md) - [Adaptive Workspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq.md) - [Contemporary interactive workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-workspace.md)