# Lofty Modern Office Spaces goCstudio Transformed a Century-Old Building for Substantial Digital By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/substantial-digital References: [dexigner](https://www.dexigner.com/news/30871) & [gocstudio](https://gocstudio.com/) Substantial Digital product studio hired goCstudio to transform a [century-old building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloisters-interiors) into a casual yet modern office space. The 1,400 square-foot upper floor features an open floor plan that will accommodate the growing needs of the up and coming company. Located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, the office has a new [open-office work space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deveron-office) that celebrate collaboration. With concrete floors, exposed brick walls, wooden beams, large windows and exposed vents, the space has a [loft feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gowanus-loft) that allows natural light to flood into every room. The center of the new office space for Substantial Digital is a large kitchen area for co-workers to come together, share ideas and work together on projects. Image Credit: [Kevin Scott](https://www.kevinscott.us/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modern Office Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and flexible design elements for enhanced productivity and collaboration. - **Open-office Work Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement creative spatial design and ergonomic solutions to address the needs of the modern workforce. - **Collaborative Work Environments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop digital platforms and tools that facilitate seamless collaboration and idea-sharing among employees. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable materials and unique spatial configurations to create modern and functional office spaces. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design adaptable and modular office furniture that promotes flexibility and supports various work styles. - **Software Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative collaboration software that integrates with physical office spaces to enhance communication and productivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Californian Modern Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-job.md) - [Modern Heritage Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norton-folgate-offices.md) - [Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler.md) - [Bright Creative Office Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauvage-tv.md) - [Moody-Themed Office Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sella-concept-1.md) - [Creative Floor Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banda-agency.md) - [Colorful Creative Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office.md) - [Exposed Wooden Beam Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gowanus-loft.md) - [Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-plow.md)