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How to Repurpose Dead Space in Public / Office Areas

  • Posted on: 2 February 2024
  • By: admin
Author: 
Harvey Banner
Category: 
news

In the world of interior design, there's an issue that often goes unnoticed – the presence of dead space. Although these underutilised nooks and crannies might seem inconspicuous, they hold untapped potential, but perhaps more of an incentive to repurpose them is the impact of not doing so.

Every square foot of commercial space matters — those that go unused still cost money, and neither businesses nor their employees get anything in return! 

Recognising the...Read more

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The Development Of Morph

  • Posted on: 11 June 2021
  • By: harvey
Author: 
Harvey Banner
Category: 
news

Morph Logo

Watching with frustration the devastating impact of the furniture industry on our environment led WE to develop a new sustainable construction system, Morph®.

A report commissioned by European Environmental Bureau (EEB) states that 10 million tonnes of furniture are discarded by...Read more

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Working Environments Furniture Wins R&D Grant

  • Posted on: 10 November 2020
  • By: harvey
Author: 
Harvey Banner
Category: 
news

WE are proud to announce that Working Environments Furniture have won a grant via the Sustainable Innovation Fund with Innovate UK for the continued development of Morph, our modular furniture construction system.

As a company WE have always championed flexible furniture to increase the longevity of...Read more

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The Working Environments Guide to Buying Furniture Sustainably

  • Posted on: 7 March 2019
  • By: ben
Author: 
Rachel Woodger
Category: 
news

At Working Environments we have always worked closely with our clients to meet their budget constraints and project deadlines whilst providing some of the most iconic and beautifully designed furniture from across the world. Over the last decade our clients are increasingly more and more aware of their environmental impact and have made huge efforts to reduce their carbon foot-prints throughout their businesses, with their offices and public spaces being no exception.

However, with a...Read more

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20th Anniversary

  • Posted on: 5 October 2016
  • By: harvey-old
Author: 
Harvey Banner
Category: 
news

WE are proud to be able to say that it was 20 years ago this week that our company first started trading.

Originally named Banner Interiors until a name change a few years back, Working Environments Furniture Ltd has weathered a few commercial slow downs, as many of us have, but we have enjoyed the busier times too.

WE are now a long way from the "Man in a...Read more

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Fun Agency design for JKR

  • Posted on: 23 March 2016
  • By: harvey-old
Author: 
Harvey Banner
Category: 
news

JKR office

A great article in the Guardian recently about the importance of fun office design in recruiting quality graduates. JKR's inspiring office is discussed, which was one of our favourite projects working alongside Redjacket design and the JKR team.

".....It was a similar story for Luke Thompson, a designer at brand agency Jones Knowles Ritchie (...Read more

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Clever storage for efficient spaces

  • Posted on: 7 March 2016
  • By: harvey-old
Author: 
Harvey Banner
Category: 
news

Although many companies are aiming for paperless offices there are still some that need ample filing space in their work environment, as well as storage space for other items such as product samples. With space as ever at a premium it makes sense to look at clever storage options so that you are using the available space for your staff!

Two storage solutions that can make the biggest space savings by providing efficient storage are...Read more

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Outdoor Furniture

  • Posted on: 3 March 2016
  • By: harvey-old
Author: 
Harvey Banner
Category: 
news

It's that time of year when you need to be considering furniture for your outdoor projects. It may even be getting a little late for that for some of the manufacturers with longer lead times!

Hard to believe yesterday with the sleet and snow but with the sun out today, its a touch easier to believe that Spring is round the corner. To try and help with your outdoor furniture WE have added an outdoor furniture section to our...Read more

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New Version of the Working Environments Furniture website

  • Posted on: 25 January 2015
  • By: harvey-old
Author: 
Harvey Banner
Category: 
news

WE have brought you a new version of our wesbite for 2015. It brings a number of technical improvements as well as:

  • Improved search functionality
  • Improved Brands page and associated links
  • Greater flexibility with adding products and images to allow us to keep the portfolio updated more regularly
  • Improved social media links
  • Improved and more intuitive enquiries forms

Whilst we have listened to our clients requirements and made the...Read more

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6 things to consider when creating well designed conference space

  • Posted on: 6 August 2014
  • By: admin
Author: 
Harvey Banner
Category: 
news

WE are often asked for assistance in creating a good looking and functional conference space. To try and help with this we have presented a quick shortlist on how to achieve this goal.

Shown below are some very real concerns that should be addressed when specifying seating for conference centres and auditoriums and some of our examples of where the advice has been followed.

1. Comfort

When the people watching a presentation are squirming in their seat...Read more

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