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Office design trends in Sydney and the world over are constantly evolving. New styles, ways of working, and research ensure that there is always a fresh take on the commercial workspace. But it can be challenging to predict coming trends… what will next year be like? The bottom line is that it will be 2023, and people want to place the pandemic and lockdowns firmly in the past. However, no one can deny the ongoing impact this turbulent period has Read more

Imagine an office that excites your people. They balance a couple of days each week at home with a few in the office… and those days, when they’re commuting into work, they’re actually excited to do so. This could be your workplace. Designing an office that your people want to work is more than possible. And with the help of a professional Sydney office design and fit-out company, it’s likely. Here’s how you can design a Sydney office that your Read more

Is your office space feeling a little tired? Employees uninspired, and clients unimpressed? There’s a good chance that your business and your people will benefit greatly from a makeover or a refurbishment. But that doesn’t mean you’ll have to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a completely new fit-out. In fact, there are a number of actions you can take to refresh your office space, that won’t cost much at all. At Niche Projects, we’ve helped plenty of businesses Read more

Most offices these days retain an open plan layout. The open-plan design has been the go-to option for office-based businesses across the world for almost one hundred years, since the style first appeared in the 1940’s. When you hear noise, you’re not only hearing the original noise, but the sound of that noise bouncing around the office. There are many surfaces in the office that will accentuate noise… including floors, ceilings, walls and windows. In fact, almost everything in your Read more

The office design industry experiences an ebb and flow of trends over time, thanks to changes in style, practicalities, and technologies. Sometimes trends change for no discernible reason! However, we’ve seen great shifts in office design over the past decade, as technology has exploded in recent years. It’s essential that office-based businesses keep up with trends, so that they can ensure their workplace is as effective as possible. Organisations also need to keep up with appearances, as this can impact Read more

Employees have more choice than ever before, about where they work. Most companies and organisations have adopted a flexible policy, whereby people can elect to work at home or in the office… or a combination of the two. And while your people are working in the office, they deserve a well designed workplace, conducive to wellness and wellbeing. As a Sydney office design and fit-out company, we understand how important it is to design with the wellbeing of your people Read more

Thinking about meeting rooms often conjures up images of droll meetings, powerpoint presentations and laggy conference calls. It may also bring up memories of empty rooms with little to no use. However, a quality meeting room does matter. What kind of meeting room do you need? The term ‘meeting room’ can refer to a range of spaces utilised for meetings, discussions, conferences and much more. That might be a traditional conference room with a long table and high-backed chairs, a Read more

One of the most essential components of an office fit-out is the flooring.  Your employees will be spending the work day traversing these floors, and it’s critical that they are durable, stylish, and easy to maintain. It’s likely that your office has an existing aesthetic, or if you’re beginning a new office fit-out, you’ll probably be working with an office design company. Selecting the best floor finishes for your office comes down to a number of factors, such as what Read more

The way we approach work and workplaces, is ever-changing. Technology, pandemics, and new ways of thinking all contribute to progress, and it’s important for businesses and people to keep up with these changes. One new trend in office work and design is the personalised approach, and we believe that is here to stay. Essentially, this means prioritising and learning as much as possible about how each of your people works best, so that their experience in the workplace is as Read more

The layout of your office space is one of the most important considerations during a fresh fit-out. Thinking about where your working areas are to be, how many desks go where, placing teams in certain areas, and ensuring ease of movement for employees takes a lot of brain power. There are a number of aspects that can seriously impact the way your people work, both for the better… and the worse. Nailing the perfect layout for your office is critical, Read more