# Zen Office Interiors This Office Space Was inspired by Japanese Architecture and Buddhist Values By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-11-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-office References: [officesnapshots](https://officesnapshots.com/2016/11/11/indeed-offices-tokyo/) & [officesnapshots](https://officesnapshots.com/company/indeed/) This [Zen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-zen-garden) office space was split into two distinct themes for its comfort areas – one inspired by a resort hotel and the other a garden. Designed for the job search company 'Indeed' in Tokyo by the design firm 'Cosmos More,' the office space focuses more on comfort and relaxation than anything else. The open-plan working areas are in the middle of the office and surrounding them are areas in which employees are able to relax. The Zen office has floor sitting areas, video-game consoles, sunken work stations and an [indoor garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-the-soul) complete with comfortable couches. This office space is able to effectively apply the Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism 'Zen' to its design in order to promote the mental health and wellness of its employees. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Zen Office Spaces:** There is an opportunity to develop more office spaces that prioritize the mental health and wellness of employees through Zen-inspired designs. - **Open-plan Work Areas:** Open-plan working areas in the middle of the office allow for better collaboration and communication between employees in designed Zen spaces. - **Comfort and Relaxation:** Offices that design spaces in which employees are able to relax and engage in restorative activities can increase employee satisfaction. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Design:** The office design industry can take inspiration from the Indeed offices and design comfortable and Zen-inspired office spaces for other clients. - **Mental Health and Wellness:** Industries focused on employee mental health and wellness can incorporate Zen-inspired office designs when creating programs for clients. - **Job Search Platforms:** Job search companies can improve their brand value and attract experienced candidates by investing in comfortable office spaces that prioritize employee mental health and wellness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Contemporary Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-contemporary-office.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Simplistic Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lives-post-beam.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Valley-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitaoka-group-office.md) - [Plant-Centric Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-edyn.md) - [Self-Designed Tranquil Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-saransh.md) - [Workstation Zen Garden Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-zen-garden.md) - [Nature Integrated Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bochum-office.md) - [Comfort-Enhancing Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relaxound.md)