Airbnb’s particular brand of home-inspired style - which takes cues from actual Airbnb listings - has become a signature feature of its offices worldwide. Airbnb’s in-house Environments team, led by Aaron Taylor Harvey and Rachael Yu, have collaborated with local architects and designers for the company's new offices in London, Sao Paolo and Singapore.
A research project by Bates Smart has examined the tech industry, which culminated in a white paper: ‘The Technology Workplace’. The paper shows how tech companies are flipping the traditional office model due to their unique way of working. Kellie Payne, Bates Smart associate director, discusses the findings of the paper with inside co-editor Gillian Serisier.
Drawing on their diverse experience in building workplace culture, Gavin Harris (senior associate and design director at futurespace), Bradford Gorman (director of Gorman/Birrell), and Keti Malkoski (principle of people and consulting at Schiavello) give their insights on the many factors shaping our offices, the increasing integration of work and life, and how this will affect us in years to come.
Payne Designs' fitout of the Caporn Young Fremantle office has created a low-cost workplace that exudes a sense of fun and complements its portside location.