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Bare Communal Workspaces

SimplyWork 3.0 Features Unique Designs from Raw Materials

— December 29, 2016 — Art & Design
SimplyWork 3.0 is a communal workspace in Shenzen, China, that reflects its philosophy in both its name and its design. The co-working space is committed to provide freelancers and startups with a no frills working environment (a space simply for work,) and it uses a creative design trait as a metaphor for this.

The various materials used in SimplyWork 3.0 are all pared down to their simplest forms. For example, one of the walls in the space is made entirely from bare cinder blocks without anything else to adorn them. Another railing is covered in bare netting, and still another hallway is made from bare fiberboard. The implication is that these bare design features allow people in the space to focus on work as much as possible.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Design - Exploring the use of simple, stripped-down materials and designs in workspaces for increased focus and productivity.
2. No Frills Work Environments - Creating communal workspaces that prioritize function over unnecessary embellishments, providing freelancers and startups with a dedicated space for work.
3. Raw Materials - Utilizing raw materials such as cinder blocks, netting, and fiberboard as design elements in communal workspaces to create a unique and aesthetically minimalistic environment.
Industry Implications
1. Co-working Spaces - Innovating co-working spaces by adopting minimalist design principles and incorporating raw materials to provide an environment conducive to productivity and collaboration.
2. Interior Design - Exploring the use of raw materials and minimalistic design concepts in interior design to create functional and visually appealing workspaces.
3. Freelance and Startup Support - Investing in the development of no-frills work environments specifically tailored for freelancers and startups, offering a collaborative and distraction-free space for increased productivity and innovation.
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