Designer Insights: The Future of Offices
Vol.6 Finding the ‘Individual’ within the Office: The Role of Design Furniture
Currently, visitors can see SYNC in use within the open office at the Cassina ixc. headquarters. It is available to view by appointment.
The rattan weaving, crafted with artisanal skill, exudes a rich sense of craftsmanship, while the inclusion of power units makes the design well-suited for PC work. This offers a glimpse into a future where the world of crafts and the digital world seamlessly merge.
The partitions are adjusted to the eye level of a seated person, allowing some see-through to create a non-confining space. The frame combines elegance and softness, making it well-suited for public spaces.
Enabling concentration by not making spaces too open, hiding away to brainstorm freely, not needing to be concerned about others seeing you or hearing you… There are various psychological challenges that may arise in an office, and furniture can offer creative solutions to these by helping realise individual spaces. Such furniture will likely constitute an important category in future offices as well.
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Miki Homma／Lifestyle Journalist
After gaining experience in the editorial department of the interior design magazine Shitsunai, Miki Homma became an independent journalist. She has been involved in reporting, writing, seminars and various other activities related to furniture, interior design, architecture, kitchen design and more. Ms Homma has conducted numerous interviews overseas in Germany, Italy and other countries. Her published works include “Real Kitchen & Interior”, “Real Living & Interior”, and "Interior Kitchens That Change Your Life" (Shogakukan).