Not every office alteration needs to go through a full Building Consent process. Many commercial interior projects involve relatively simple changes such as new non structural partitions, alterations to doors, minor plumbing work, access control or changes to an existing office layout. At Workspace Interior Design, we always look at the scope of the work first and consider whether a discretionary exemption from Building Consent may be appropriate. A discretionary exemption allows Council to...

The way people work has changed dramatically over the past few years, and many workplaces are still trying to catch up. For a long time, office design focused heavily on efficiency: more desks, tighter layouts, maximum density and reducing unused space. But the modern workplace is now being judged very differently. People compare the office against the comfort, flexibility and control they experience at home. That means businesses can no longer rely on simply providing desks and expecting...

If you’re struggling to get your team back into the office, you’re not alone. Across Auckland and New Zealand, businesses are facing the same challenge. People have proven they can work from home, be productive, and in many cases be happier. So the question is no longer whether remote work works. The real question is why would people choose to come back to the office? Many businesses are getting this wrong. They are trying to enforce attendance instead of improving the workplace. The reality...