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From Amenity to Necessity: Five Elements that Enhance In-Person Workspaces
Slowly but surely, workers are making their way back to offices across the nation and the Triangle. As companies...
Designing Office Space to Combat Workplace Loneliness, Support Employee Community & Company Culture
Commercial real estate has gone through turbulent times in the recent years, and the implementation of remote and...
Color, Coordinated: Colors of the Year, Interior Design, and Brand Messaging in Commercial Workplaces
What’s in a shade? For companies and brands that want to impact consumers and employees, color is an undeniable...
From Amenity to Necessity: Five Elements that Enhance In-Person Workspaces
Slowly but surely, workers are making their way back to offices across the nation and the Triangle. As companies begin to implement “return to...
Designing Office Space to Combat Workplace Loneliness, Support Employee Community & Company Culture
Commercial real estate has gone through turbulent times in the recent years, and the implementation of remote and hybrid work has often left...
Color, Coordinated: Colors of the Year, Interior Design, and Brand Messaging in Commercial Workplaces
What’s in a shade? For companies and brands that want to impact consumers and employees, color is an undeniable element in their visual...
Designing Modern, Optimized Industrial Buildings with Longevity in Mind
The process of designing and constructing manufacturing facilities, warehouses and other industrial buildings can appear deceptively simple. To...
Solving Office Vacancy Issues with Interior Design Strategy
According to the Triangle Business Journal, Raleigh and Durham’s office vacancy rate reached 14% in the first quarter of 2023 as landlords and...
Designing for the Industrial Spec Building Boom
The Triangle was ranked as the fourth fastest-growing U.S. metropolitan area in 2022 by the Kenan Institute’s American Growth project, an...
The Surprising Impact of Overhead Lighting in the Workplace
When clients begin the process of designing new workspaces, aesthetic choices in flooring, wall coverings and furniture styles are all key...
Architectural Design Trends to Look Out for in 2021
In 2021, advancements in technology and architecture have led to many innovative, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing design trends that you...
The Rise of the Flex Building
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost all aspects of our lives. Many of us have grown accustomed to working from home, purchasing...
Commercial Interior Design: Industry Highlights
Interior Design is a field that creates a unique experience for every built environment. Whether you’re walking into a coffee shop or a law...
What is architectural design?
Architectural Design Explained What is architectural design? Architectural design is the art of planning structures with aestheticism and...
What’s Happening in 2020?
When we think about the 20s, we typically think of the “roaring twenties,” where people dressed up, partied, and enjoyed their time out. The 20s...
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