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The focus of office planning and design has shifted from the needs of the organisation to those of the individual workers.
THE FUTURE “The workplace” used to refer to closedoff offices in poorly lit rooms. Nowadays, economics and communication have shifted corporate environments not only to create open-plan spaces, but also move towards creating areas where people can relax, engage, communicate, be creative and, above all, work as efficiently and effectively as possible. Interior designers, lighting consultants, furniture suppliers and decorators have continued to innovate in order to provide the latest trends that incorporate flexibility, ergonomics and practicality. Walls & Roofs takes a look at the latest products, the newest designs and some thought leadership in the field of interior spaces. Shifting needs According to Robert A. Brown and Lois Goodell from the International Interior Design Association, the focus of office planning and design has shifted from the needs of the organisation to those of the individual workers. “This was largely because companies in many sectors began to compete for top talent within a smaller, highly selective demographic of young
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