SPACES
THINKING ABOUT THE OFFICE TODAY MEANS FIRST OF ALL PUTTING PEOPLE AT THE CENTRE OF A COMPLEX SYSTEM OF RELATIONSHIPS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTS.
Life inside a company involves a multitude of situations and scenarios that concern not only the work activities but also, for example, meetings, breaks, and relaxation. Each of these elements comes together to form a real mosaic of solutions where each component plays a leading role in fostering well-being and, consequently, performance.
Because of these observations, IVM has developed a series of furnishing SOLUTIONS that can serve as inspiration for a new approach to office design.
TEAM WORKING
A NEW APPROACH TO OFFICE WORKING THAT FOCUSES ON SHARING
We live in an era in which office life is increasingly shared in terms of contents, relationships, spaces, and above all, ideas and objectives. The operations multiply their performance through the relationships and continuous interaction between team members who need specific solutions to feel comfortable and to make the most of these conditions. But sharing also requires organization and refined production models where creativity is the engine that drives new opportunities supported by effective space-planning and furnishing solutions. Only in this way does the work environment become an ideal scenario, a place for meeting and discussion, and individual and collective productivity.
RELAX
RESTING AND FINDING THE RIGHT ENERGY IN SPACES DEDICATED TO RELAXATION IN THE HEART OF THE OFFICE
Today, more than ever, the concepts of work productivity and performance are closely linked to the well-being of people and their ability to experience the company in a new way. We all know that concentration and the right energy are essential for coping with the daily challenges in the office, but they cannot be sustained at full capacity. For this reason, the possibility of enjoying a space dedicated to “switching off” and finding new momentum is a great asset. An area in the office that is specifically designed for this purpose, and perfectly furnished to ensure maximum relaxation and comfort.
BREAK
WELL-BEING IN THE OFFICE PLACES PEOPLE AT THE CENTRE OF EVERY CHOICE, EVEN WHEN IT’S TIME TO TAKE A BREAK.
We spend a large part of our daily life and time in the office. But it’s not just about quantity, because it’s the quality of time that allows us to best express our value, leaving the right space for every moment of the day. The break is a time to unplug and unwind from work activities and can represent a turning point if it occurs in the ideal setting. Having a coffee, and eating your meal: these are some of the situations that create a typical office “break”. A company that invests in an ad hoc project and specific solutions to better manage the break of its employees can draw great benefits from it that will increase well-being and a sense of belonging.
MEETING
THE SPACE THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE CONCEPT OF BEING TOGETHER AND SHARING
It is the reference setting that focuses on the needs of people and the importance of being together. And “being together” in the dynamics of the contemporary office means coming together to share, understand, plan, and get to know each other more and better. A space where every detail must be carefully studied to develop a new approach to the meeting room, where solutions for acoustic comfort, aesthetic consistency, technological innovation, and design versatility are the cornerstones of an excellent design project.
CONFIDENTIAL MEETINGS
MEETING TO SHARE INFORMATION AND IDEAS THAT REQUIRE A HIGHER LEVEL OF CONFIDENTIALITY
There are situations in the office that require discussions and exchanges to be considered with greater confidentiality and privacy. These moments happen frequently and usually lack the right place that can accommodate participants in the correct way, while ensuring adequate “protection” of the information shared. This is why it is important to develop an office design layout that takes these needs into account, studying the best solutions in terms of functionality – and technology – as well as design and aesthetic coherence. A space that offers the opportunity for privacy combined with quality furnishings that harmonise perfectly with the surrounding environment.
PRIVACY
MANAGING PRIVACY IN THE ERA OF SPACE SHARING
In an increasingly interconnected and shared work environment, where spaces are designed to improve relationships between individuals, there are still contexts that require solutions to best manage situations of privacy and confidentiality.
Dealing with these moments in the best possible way means thinking about space in a new way, considering dynamics from new perspectives and, above all, taking advantage of furnishings and technologies capable of combining highly innovative materials and functions that meet aesthetic and corporate identity needs. Privacy concerns many aspects: sound, visual, cognitive, informative.
All these aspects must be considered when designing an office in order to find the ideal formula for everyday use.
ACOUSTIC COMFORT
ACOUSTICS MANAGEMENT IS CLOSELY LINKED TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE OFFICE
The maximum expression of well-being in a space for relationships is found in the acoustic experience An incorrect distribution of sounds and voices can seriously compromise the quality of life in the office and the productivity of the team itself.
Today it is possible to design a project that takes into account all the issues related to acoustic well-being, with a fully customised approach to sound absorption, identifying solutions also in terms of design, materials and technologies that contribute significantly to the final result.
ERGONOMICS
ERGONOMICS AS A DECISIVE FACTOR IN PERSONAL WELL-BEING
Design takes a further step in focusing on well-being. Style and beauty combine with harmony and, above all, the needs of people who are required to experience office life in ever-evolving ways. There are countless situations, forms of behaviour and characteristics that render one individual different from another. This is why furnishing solutions are becoming innovative and “reactive”; they adapt, modify and change layout in accordance with the relationship with the person, as well as with interpersonal relationships. It is a different perspective, which focuses not only on the fundamental concept of health, but also of comfort, practicality and efficiency. Ergonomics represent a commitment that needs to be maintained every day.
WELCOME
THE FIRST IMPRESSION IS WHAT COUNTS: THE VALUE OF WELCOMING
The reception space in an office environment represents the first point of contact and determines the first impression that the “outside world” receives. This is why it is important to design these areas as carefully as possible, as they need to combine functionality with the dynamics of relationships, bearing in mind operativity, movement and even logistics. The act of welcoming implies openness to others, the ability to manage differing situations, also thanks to flexible solutions that are open to modification and adaptation, and are truly “smart”. As a consequence, everything becomes less complicated, and all it takes is a smile to complete the perfect atmosphere.