Remember the days of the COVID-19 pandemic when our houses turned into our personal offices and the lines between work and personal life became pretty blurred. Working from home full-time had many benefits including a much shorter commute, more time to focus without the usual distractions in the workplace,...
Read moreWe’re all pretty familiar with the trials and tribulations of moving home. The packing, the administration, the moving fees, and making sure that everyone is aligned. The notion of an office move is a similar one with a mix of emotions and stress, with the added complications of multiple...
Read moreWithin the interior design and refurbishment industry there are a number of keywords and phrases used by professional companies. It’s ideal to get to grips with what they mean so that you’re on the same page as each other when investing in a new office space or refreshing your...
Read moreMental health is just as important as physical health. Although it may not be as visible as a broken arm or leg, healthy mental health is vital in the workplace. We all have moments of stress, and some have experiences with anxiety and depression which can result from several...
Read moreDesigning any interior workspace comes with a list of essentials to satisfy the users’ needs and also utilise the space fully. When looking to fit out a lab space, however, whether that’s for medical research or educational purposes, there are even more considerations to take into account. A laboratory...
Read moreIt’s important to look at the bigger picture and brainstorm your hopes and aspirations for the transformation. So you’ve decided that it’s time to give your business a new lease of life by updating your office space. Whether you plan on staying in the same location or relocating altogether,...
Read moreCoronavirus has brought about a huge shift in the way we typically work, although some believe that this shift is long overdue. Where it was commonplace to see a desk-to-staff ratio of around 1:1 in many organisations before the pandemic, the question now asks itself, is this...
Read moreWith many organisations working on their short to medium-term plan to get people back into the office safely, Cobus have been researching and brainstorming the effects of COVID on workplace design. There are many unknowns when researching what the ‘new normal’ will be, although we know that workplace design...
Read moreTop tips for working productively at home Working from home is a big change that can be difficult to adjust to. We have a few simple steps to help ensure maximum productivity and good mental health. Get up and get dressed It may sound like the simplest thing....
Read moreWhether you’re looking to redesign a corporate or personal space, it’s a good idea to know the kind of style that you’d like to re-create, as this will result in an interior design that’s coherent in both functionality and aesthetics. If you’re planning a corporate renovation, it’s best to...
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