Ideas to start a better conversation.
Explore four visual directions for office design & fit-out. Use the spaces, details and materials to describe what matters in your own brief.
Original design concepts exploring layouts, materials and details. Use them as references for your own project brief.
A connected workplace
Forma starts with the work itself: conversations, individual focus, collaboration, learning and the tasks that need privacy. Headcount matters, but it does not describe how a workplace should support a team throughout the day.
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The planning conversation
Describe the work that happens, who needs to be together and where concentration or confidentiality matters. Test the brief against normal and busy days rather than relying only on a desk total.
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A room for focused conversation
A useful workplace brief also considers occupancy patterns, meeting behaviour, equipment and future change. The layout, acoustics, furniture, lighting and technology should develop together so that a visually open office can still provide choice and practical support.
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A closer look at materials
Confirm power, data, video meetings, display positions and cable management before furniture and partitions are finalised. Keep a clear owner for each interface.
Explore the thinkingTell us what draws you in.
Share the image and describe the particular quality you like: the layout, the light, a material relationship or a place to spend time. Add photographs of your own property so the next discussion can connect the idea to the real setting.
Three questions to take forward
- Which part of this idea supports the way you want to use the space?
- What needs to be retained, changed or investigated at your property?
- What level of care and maintenance fits your routine?
A clearer next step.
Practical answers for your office design & fit-out brief.
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