The design concept and aesthetics of the office have changed over the last two years. The return to work in the offices made reconsider the entire interior design of this space, thus the need to design an environment that favors safety and comfort, as well as functionality, color, sustainability, and productivity.

Jota Barbosa Interiors with all the know-how of production and manufacturing began its path in Contracts Projects. The corporate sector is an area that our company acts with mastery, counting in its portfolio with projects of various scales, from the creation of the concept to the delivery, assembly, and installation. Farfetch and Ascendi are companies that trust us.

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Comfort

Comfort and safety will be a priority in office design in 2022. The pandemic has made us rethink the importance of comfort in work environments, and especially the need for employees to feel as if they were at home.

In order to encourage this comfortable feeling in the office, interior designers should incorporate residential elements, such as chairs and armchairs, as well as soft lighting throughout the office.

Wood flooring brings a greater sense of warmth to the space and is one of the big bets for this year. These elements provide a cozy atmosphere, without taking away the necessary spirit of productivity.

Flexibility in the work area

An incredible trend in office design for 2022 is the flexibility and adaptation of the workspace to the employee. The compulsion to stay locked indoors because of the pandemic has made us feel suffocated within our own homes. The need to be in touch with the outside, and to have more space around us, made it essential for offices to offer that quality on a daily basis.

When it comes to the workspace, employees want to feel that they are free to determine in which environment they feel most productive and able to accomplish their tasks. Implementing unassigned workstations, coffee areas, informal areas with couches, formal conference rooms, or other meeting spaces are the perfect solution for a prolific office environment.

The point of this work flexibility is the options that are available to the employee. One employee may perform better at a desk, while another may thrive in a cafeteria-style environment. Flexible workspaces produce more dedicated, efficient, and productive employees. In the Farfetch project, workers have a minigolf course at their disposal in the center of the office, which provides the best moments of relaxation.

Color

One of the office interior design trends for 2022 is a more neutral and calm color palette, in order to contemplate a more relaxed and light atmosphere. Light wood surrounds itself with the strokes of color on the floor and walls, and is an admired option in this more serious type of space.

Color helps companies stay connected to their brand identity, and many find ways to incorporate their logo or brand colors into the design of the space. Adding boldly colored minimalist details all over the work area is an ideal choice to give employees different sensations and moods throughout the day.

Warmer colors convey a sense of relaxation and socialization, while cooler hues are conducive to a focus and work environment. The use of chairs, colorful desks, bold furniture, or artwork allows you to dream without limits.

Biophilic Design

Much has been said about the importance of biophilic design in office design. Essentially, this style focuses on incorporating elements of nature into the entire space.

The integration of natural materials into the work environment can be done from the application of raw materials such as wood, bamboo or stone, waterfalls, or vertical gardens and plants scattered throughout the office.

The serenity of nature should be transported into this environment, which is often one of stress and chaos. This peace can be found in simple details that will make you feel renovated.

Open Spaces and Natural Lighting

Over the years, many companies have adopted open space office designs. Now more than ever, versatile and functional workspaces are extremely important.

When employees are in the office they often look for places that are private or where they can work safely. These spacious office environments include smaller, private, “pod areas” such as workspaces and exit accesses, so employees can make calls and participate in video conferences quietly and peacefully.

Open spans will be present in office design in 2022. Large windows allow a greater amount of natural light to flow through the lines of the space. Natural light sparks positivity and efficiency in employees.

Artificial lighting has often been pointed out as being detrimental to the ability and health of those who work. The glare from screens creates eye strain and reduces the ability to concentrate, and it is important to create points of natural light to soften this.