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• 04.22.08
  Ups and Downs of the Gallery Life
  Architecture & design (0)

  “Irina, it is always so nice here and I liked your gallery so much that I decided to buy my wife a gallery. Unfortunately, things didn’t go so well,” a visitor once told the owner of the Vakhtanov Doll Gallery. Perhaps it seems that if an art gallery is nice (and they almost always are) and the proprietor is a charming lady (as is often so), then running a gallery shouldn’t be much of a problem. But that’s not the case. One of the first problems on the long list facing wouldbe gallery owners is finding ...
  
  
• 04.22.08
  Corporate Style in Office Interiors
  Architecture & design (0)

  As the competition on the market intensifies, companies are concerned with how they will distinguish themselves from facilities similar to their own. Accordingly, one of the means for distinguishing oneself is to adopt a bright corporate style, which resolves the issue of identity, while also assisting in positioning – so, it is likely that one could see corporate image on souvenirs, business wares and in advertisements. Today it is even penetrating into office interiors. How does one create an original office design, using corporate symbols and colors, so, on the one hand, the interior would not be obtrusive, while on ...
  
  
• 04.22.08
  RetroIndustrial or Imperial Refinement?
  Architecture & design (0)

  When it comes to office interior design, we can let our fantasies run wild and implement the most unusual and bizarre concepts thanks to the huge range of finishing materials, furniture and accessories currently on offer. Mischievous creativity is refreshing, and it’s a great pity only a few companies can go down this route. For the majority, the interior design of the office is neutral and based on the sober embodiment of a company’s corporate ideals tradition copying tradition. Continue Reading...
  
  
• 04.22.08
  Planning Office Space
  Architecture & design (0)

  The productivity of office employees depends to a great extent on the planning and layout of the office. Some employees need a closed area for better concentration and very detailed work while others prefer teamwork in open space. A short time ago it became fashionable to think that open planning is the one-fits-all solution for the modern business office. Today however it is becoming clear that there is no universal standard solution and offices have to be designed to match the requirements of employees. Continue Reading...
  
  
• 04.22.08
  The Corporate Green Thumb
  Architecture & design (0)

  The trend for including plants in office interior designs first appeared on the Russian market several years ago, when Western firms, who traditionally use plants to create a cordial work environment, entered the Russian market. Considering the average office worker spends almost half their life in the office, it is understandable that Russian firms were eager to keep up with the botanical fashions of their Western colleagues. Continue Reading...
  
  
• 04.22.08
  The Office Aquatic
  Architecture & design (1)

  In ancient times, physicians noticed that watching fish swimming in pools of water has a calming effect on the human body and levels blood pressure. According to Feng Shui principles, moving water can also increase prosperity. As such, the appearance of aquariums in offices could be regarded as yet another step forward in the creation of better working environments. Continue Reading...
  
  
• 04.22.08
  Color, Style & Taste
  Architecture & design (0)

  There are many theories about how colors influence people’s state of mind. Indeed, color acts on the subconscious and can provoke different emotional reactions, from aggression to appeasement, from ecstasy to depression. Considering the fact that people spend more than half the day in the office, it is obvious how important choosing the right color can be. Continue Reading...
  
  

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