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Workplace Design 22/04/2026

The Work Café as a Dual Modality: Social Exchange and Individual Focus – How Productive Environments for Concentration Emerge

It often begins inconspicuously: with a cup of coffee, a brief exchange, a spontaneous thought. Yet it is precisely in these moments that the potential of a space becomes clear - one that offers far more than a mere pause. The work café is no longer a peripheral feature; it is evolving into a central component of contemporary work environments. A place where interaction and concentration are not in opposition, but actively reinforce one another.

Open-plan office with people working at desks and standing, featuring ergonomic chairs, stools, and plants

Wellbeing 20/04/2026

More movement in the workplace: Why active breaks and dynamic sitting are so important in the office

For many people, sitting for long periods is part of their daily working routine – yet this is precisely what can lead to health problems and reduced performance in the long run. More movement in the workplace is therefore not a trend, but a necessity. Dynamic sitting and targeted active breaks in the office can not only reduce discomfort, but also boost concentration and productivity.

Workplace Design 17/04/2026

One System, Multiple Uses: se:hive for Focus Work, Informal Meetings and Breaks

Modern workplaces operate in a constant tension between concentration, collaboration and regeneration. While open layouts encourage interaction, they often make it difficult to retreat when focus is needed. What is required are systems that create zones without building barriers – flexible, scalable and driven by use.

se:hive addresses this challenge with a modular room-in-room concept that brings balance to open environments. Freely positioned, acoustically effective, and highly configurable, it enables a range of work modes to coexist within a cohesive design language.

Open-plan office space with high tables and stools, whiteboards, plants, and natural light from large windows

News 15/04/2026

Office Trends 2026: This is what the future of work looks like in the New Work era

Office trends for 2026 clearly show that the office has long been more than just a place to work. It is becoming a strategic tool for businesses – a space that combines culture, innovation and well-being. At the heart of this are New Work trends that combine flexibility, sustainability and new spatial concepts, thereby redefining the future of work.

Low-rise brick building with large windows and a sloped metal roof surrounded by greenery under a clear sky

News 13/04/2026

bluebird.space – A Place Evolving with the Times

When bluebird.space opened its doors in 2020, the vision was clear: this would be more than just a place to work – it would be a place to live, connect, and grow. The name says it all – in many cultures, the bluebird is considered a symbol of happiness, joy, and fulfilment. And just as the bird seeks out a branch in the morning and enjoys the open space, residents here should also discover their own personal bluebird: a feeling of belonging and inspiration.

colleagues are sitting in an informal meeting

Workplace Design 10/04/2026

Soft Seating for Meaningful Conversations: How se:cove Redefines Informal Meetings

Long conversations need space. Not only in a metaphorical sense, but quite literally within the physical environment. While traditional meeting rooms are often designed for efficiency and structure, the most valuable dialogues tend to emerge in settings where atmosphere, comfort, and a sense of retreat come together.

This is precisely where soft seating comes into play - introducing a new quality of interaction in the workplace.

Workplace Design 08/04/2026

Cognitive Zoning Instead of Uniform Space

The office is currently undergoing a fundamental transformation. For a long time, openness was considered the guiding principle of modern workplaces: communication, interaction and transparency defined spatial design. Yet with the growing density of digital stimuli and the rise of hybrid working, a different priority is coming into focus – the ability to concentrate.

In an environment shaped by constant connectivity, the office is becoming one of the few places where focused work can be deliberately supported. However, this challenge can no longer be addressed with standardised layouts. Instead, it requires a more nuanced and differentiated approach to space.

Open-plan office with large windows, multiple desks, and sound-absorbing booths where people are working or sitting

Wellbeing 06/04/2026

Reducing noise in the office: How to improve room acoustics with effective noise control

It’s hard to concentrate when phone calls, conversations and the constant tapping of keyboards dominate the working day. Reducing noise in the office not only creates a quieter environment, but also boosts productivity, well-being and overall employee satisfaction. But how can you achieve effective acoustic control in the workplace – and which measures genuinely make a difference to improve room acoustics?

Open-plan office space with circular seating areas, large round ceiling lights, plants, and a man working on a laptop inside a transparent cylindrical booth

Workplace Design 03/04/2026

Shaping focus: Multisensory design for concentrated work

As part of a comprehensive cultural and organisational transformation, Ford Otosan commissioned the design of its new headquarters in Izmit, Turkey, as a forward-looking working environment. The aim was to meet the requirements of hybrid working models while creating spaces that optimally support both collaboration and individual concentration.

Open-plan office with multiple people working and interacting at desks and standing in a bright space with large windows and plants

Workplace Design 01/04/2026

Collaboration in the office: collaborative spaces as the key to modern teams

Collaboration in the office has undergone a fundamental transformation in recent years. Rigid workplace structures are increasingly giving way to flexible concepts that promote communication, creativity and productivity. At the heart of this development are collaborative spaces, which are specifically designed to foster teamwork and facilitate interaction between employees.

Person sitting at a desk in a modern office with exposed brick walls, large window, plants, and lounge seating area

News 30/03/2026

Hybrid working: the advantages of working from home vs. working in the office

Hybrid working has long since evolved from a trend to an integral part of modern working environments. The combination of home office and office brings together the best of both worlds – greater flexibility, higher productivity and stronger employee loyalty. But how exactly does a home office and an office differ? And what advantages does hybrid working offer companies and employees?

Open modern lounge area with large windows, wooden floor, plants, a curved wooden counter with baristas, and two people sitting on a white sofa talking

News 27/03/2026

Creating Spaces where all Minds can Thrive – An interview with Kay Sargent

Every brain processes information and emotions differently. People with cognitive differences such as autism or ADHD often have a unique emotional world. They may process information differently and have distinct needs when it comes to their work environment. Although around 20 % of people are considered neurodivergent, many work spaces are still not designed to be neuroinclusive. Far too many employees are affected by workplace conditions that do not suit their needs.

Wellbeing 25/03/2026

Sit Generously, Focus Better: Comfort as a Driver of Productivity

Contemporary workplaces are defined by openness, interaction and fluid collaboration. Yet wherever communication thrives, so too does the need for retreat, concentration and mental clarity. Productivity today no longer resides solely at the traditional desk. It emerges from a thoughtful interplay between focused work, informal exchange and restorative pauses.

This is precisely where se:hive comes into its own: a modular retreat that unites spatial generosity, comfort and acoustic performance in one coherent design concept.

Wellbeing 23/03/2026

Pathways, Transitions, Freedom of Choice

Hybrid work models have redefined the office. For years, openness, interaction and collaboration dominated spatial design. Yet alongside this evolution, another equally decisive dimension has moved into focus: the ability to concentrate. The latest edition of Sedus INSIGHTS No. 20/2025 “Focus in the Office” makes it clear that attention is not a given resource — it is fragile, cyclical and profoundly shaped by its environment . Anyone designing workplaces today is, inevitably, designing attention. And this is precisely where neuroinclusion begins.

Open-plan office space with white and yellow sofas, large potted plants, circular ceiling lights, and a digital information display

Workplace Design 20/03/2026

A working ecosystem for focus, exchange and autonomy

What does an office that truly meets the requirements of hybrid working look like? The new headquarters of Gruppo CAP in Milan provides a convincing answer across an area of 3,020 m². The project, by Alterstudio Partners, shows how working environments are evolving from classic offices with fixed desks to flexible, user-centred ecosystems.

Workplace Design 18/03/2026

Sedus Hub Berlin: Urban Work Café Spirit – With Space for Focus, Calm and Connection

Berlin is energy, culture, movement. At the same time, it is a city where the transformation of the working world has become especially visible: co-working spaces, cafés, creative meeting points – “third places” are part of everyday life here.

It is precisely within this environment that the Sedus Hub Berlin was created: as a showroom, as an inspiring meeting place, and as a vibrant space where modern work culture is not only presented, but truly lived.

The Sedus Hub Berlin is not a traditional exhibition space. It is a place that makes the spirit of Sedus tangible – inviting visitors to experience, explore and rethink contemporary work environments.

Close-up of green fern leaves with the white logos of Sedus and Wilderness International overlaid

Sustainability 17/03/2026

Climate targets at Sedus: a new milestone on the road to climate responsibility

For Sedus, sustainability is not a short-term goal, but a long-term commitment. With clearly defined climate targets and a consistent implementation strategy, the company is continuously pursuing this path – and has achieved another significant milestone with climate compensation.

Modern office space with groups of people working and conversing near large windows and minimalist furniture

News 16/03/2026

New Work Trends 2026: How new working models are changing the office world

New Work has long been more than just a buzzword – it has become the strategic model for modern companies. In 2026, the New Work trends are clearer than ever: flexible working models, a stronger focus on well-being, new forms of collaboration, innovative space concepts and sustainable solutions are having a lasting impact on the office world.

Modern office space with a high-backed brown booth containing a laptop on a small black table, a coat rack with hanging items, and light-colored armchairs around a low table with two cups

Workplace Design 13/03/2026

Designing for Concentration: What supports our ability to focus – and what stands in its way

Concentration has become a defining capability of contemporary working life. In hybrid environments shaped by digital communication channels and open spatial concepts, it is increasingly under pressure. The latest edition of Sedus INISGHTS N° 20 “Focus in the Office” therefore addresses a fundamental question: how can workplaces be designed to reliably support focused work?

Modern lounge area with a white sofa, two black armchairs, a low coffee table on a patterned rug, a wooden shelving unit with books and plants, and large windows separating an adjacent seating area with pink chairs

Workplace Design 11/03/2026

Lounge furniture in the office: How New Work Lounges are changing modern working environments

The world of work is changing. Hybrid working, agile teams and project-based collaboration are shaping everyday office life. Traditional rows of desks are increasingly being replaced by flexible room concepts. Lounge furniture plays a central role in this, not only offering comfort but also enabling new forms of communication, creativity and relaxation.