There's a certain irony latent in Sella Concept's design for East London community workspace De Beauvoir Block. Co-working spaces are primarily used by freelance workers — people who can work wherever they please, choosing to leave their homes in favor of a space more amenable to focus. Yet Sella Concept strove to make De Beauvoir Block warm, cozy, and soft: in a word, homey.
To be sure, this isn't to say that the design is backward. Co-working spaces separate themselves from traditional offices thanks to their contemporary designs, which makes Sella Concept's work appropriate given the parameters of the project.
De Beavoir Block's interior features things like a light pink coating over the exposed brick walls, ample use of varnished wood, and large greenery wherever possible.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Co-working Space Design
- Opportunity to design co-working spaces that prioritize comfort and coziness, creating a more home-like atmosphere for freelance workers.
- Contemporary Office Design
- Opportunity to create modern office spaces that incorporate unique and innovative design elements, setting them apart from traditional work environments.
- Biophilic Design
- Opportunity to integrate natural elements, such as large greenery, into office spaces, promoting a connection with nature and improving well-being.
Where This Applies
- Interior Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity in the interior design industry to create innovative and inviting co-working spaces.
- Office Furniture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity in the office furniture industry to develop ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing furniture for co-working spaces.
- Greenery and Plant Services
- Disruptive innovation opportunity in the greenery and plant services industry to provide unique and customizable plant installations for office spaces.
