Readers may well know that wellness and wellbeing are huge trends in work place design; work space providers and designers have been quick to understand that following 12 months of almost universal working from home, offices will never be quite the same again. Now, employees demand more from an office and corporates will be expected to up their game in the work place design and amenities arenas to attract employees back to office life.
Northern Gas & Power has been quick to understand this trend, having used periods of lockdown to move its HQ into an impressive four-storey (30,000 sq ft) space in the Riga building, a new development on Gateshead’s waterfront. Designed by long-time Agua collaborator, AMH Workspace, Northern Gas & Power’s new office is modern, bright and understated – filled with calming breakout areas, airy kitchens and informal spaces for collaborative working.