Open-plan offices have grown in popularity in recent years, but they’re also one of the most strongly debated office design trends around. Companies choose open-plan offices for a variety of reasons, including wanting to encourage collaboration and wanting to promote transparency, but they definitely aren’t
This winter has brought a lot of harsh weather here to Michigan and we’re still finding ways to see the beauty in it all. For our February 2019 Palette of the Month, we’re feeling inspired by ice and snow. Soft, natural tones are presented with
Food always has a way of uniting people. Everybody needs to take some time to eat during the day and a cafeteria helps bring people together who might not necessarily have a chance to work directly with each other. As people get into conversations during
When you have an office full of very talented, hard-working people, having them collaborate can result in great things for a company. Collaboration helps spark new ideas, improves productivity, and builds stronger relationships between employees. But for many companies, collaboration doesn’t happen as often as
When you start planning an office redesign, it’s easy to get caught up in focusing on the aesthetics of the project. Picking out things like paint colors or flooring options can be a lot of fun, but before you get too carried away, don’t forget
After being outside on a cold winter day, there’s nothing quite like being able to come inside to a nice, warm environment. But creating a warm environment doesn’t always mean turning up the thermostat, it’s also about creating an atmosphere that makes people feel right
Flooring plays a major role in the design of any office. It’s one of the most visible features of an office’s design and can help influence the overall atmosphere of a space. But as you plan an office redesign, it’s important to remember not to
When you work in a multi-floor building, elevator lobbies inevitably see a lot of activity as employees and visitors come and go throughout the day. And since elevator lobbies are natural extensions of main lobby areas and other areas of the building, even people who
Well-designed common areas can be a powerful way to encourage people to come together. In office parks that house many different companies, common areas give people from all companies a chance to interact with each other. While renovating the Arboretum Office Park, a design/build collaboration
2018 has been a very busy year for the team here at Premier Construction & Design. All year long, we’ve been hard at work on some very exciting projects and we’re extremely proud of the great work our team has done to see them through