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Swedish Architecture and Interior Design
Designing for growth Remember when the office was just a place to work? A generally soulless space with desks and chairs, with little room for inspiring environments? That is now part of the past, and at the forefront of change is Rumrum – the interior design agency transforming offices and public spaces to promote wellbeing and boost efficiency.
nership offers thorough expertise, and an unwavering commitment to projects from concept to grand opening that sets the agency apart from competitors.
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Traditionally, an interior architect would draw up the plans for a space then hand them over to the next party. At Rumrum however, the team works closely with builders and craftsmen to oversee every step of the process and to stay close to its development.
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Celebrating Rumrum’s 25th anniversary this year, co-founders Magnus Andersson and Nicklas Jansson describe the experience so far as a challenging learning curve – in the best way possible.
helped us fully believe in our knowledge and abilities, plus gave us the confidence to really go for it – and good thing we did,” recalls Andersson.
The duo started their journey together back in the late ‘90s, selling premium-brand furniture in Malmö, Sweden. However, as the years went on, they noticed a demand for conceptual interiors and began focusing on delivering bespoke interior packages for restaurants, shops and later offices. This organic shift included the creation and incorporation of their own furniture within the offering itself.
To say that customers get the full package is no exaggeration. A Rumrum part-
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October 2022
The Rumrum difference
“By keeping things close, we can minimise any unexpected changes and make sure that customers get exactly what they asked for. It also helps us from a learning point of view as we can see what does and doesn’t work when translated from sketch to reality,” explains Jansson. Flexible workspaces In recent years, the Rumrum team has focused their efforts on office design, in response to a growing demand strengthened by the post-pandemic return to offices.