Oct 29, 2024

ORGATEC | Resimercial design and new trends in the workspace design

Discover the key office design trends for the future workspace as seen at the ORGATEC fair in Cologne

The future of office design is transforming rapidly, shaped by the changes in our daily lives and cultures. Work culture in fact has undergone a major transformation in recent years. Starting with the Great Resignation during the pandemic—when employees left their jobs en masse—employers have recognized the importance of offering true work-life balance. This shift has extended into the design of office spaces, now evolving to prioritize flexibility, well-being, sustainability, and inclusion. With the help of technological advancements, the future of the office looks really promising.

Let’s dive into what’s driving these changes, showcased at the ORGATEC fair in Cologne, Germany.

 

Courtesy of ORGATEC

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Focus on Employee Well-being | OFFICE DESIGN TRENDS 2025

Modern offices are increasingly prioritizing employee well-being, recognizing the impact of physical and mental health on productivity. From investing in ergonomically designed chairs to prioritizing lighting with the same care as furniture selection, companies are enhancing office spaces to support employee well-being. Efforts also include improving air quality, often by integrating natural plants throughout the workspace. Biophilic elements improve air quality and at same time foster a calming atmosphere, enhancing workers mood and productivity. Lastly, color design is also becoming increasingly important in the office design, embracing color solutions that range from nature and soft inspired colors to dopaminic and bold ones. 

New stool design by Humanscale
Desk dividers which become plant holders by Kinnarps
New desk lamp by LeKlint inspired by coffee machines

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The hybrid office | OFFICE DESIGN TRENDS 2025

Hybrid work has shown that employees give their best when given the freedom to choose how and where they work best. Most companies are adopting hybrid solutions where smart working from home is alternated with days in the office, when workers can meet and work together. For this reason, offices are moving away from static desk assignments toward flexible spaces that can transform depending on needs, with an activity-based working space design

 

Soft walls by Molo are sustainable, leightweighted and foldable

Objects for smart workers by GustavConcept

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The rising of resimercial design trend | OFFICE DESIGN TRENDS 2025

The shift toward hybrid work has inspired the new “resimercial” trend, which is about blending residential and commercial design elements to create more comfortable office environments. Cozy lounges, café-inspired break areas, and open-plan kitchens incorporate home-like touches into workspaces. On the other side, office chairs are becoming more and more similar to residential chairs, to blend better into our home designs. 

New coffee station design by Sedus
Se:cafe collection by Sedus is designed to bring the home feeling into workspaces

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Post-consumer and recyclable materials | OFFICE DESIGN TRENDS 2025

Like many sectors in the design industry, office design is undergoing a significant transformation in color, material, and finish (CMF) choices to prioritize sustainability. Companies are now launching furniture collections crafted from recycled materials and favoring options that can be recycled again in the future. Metal furniture is also on the rise in office spaces, valued for its durability and 100% recyclability, making it an eco-friendly staple in modern workplaces.

 

CoMeet Recyclate chair by Klober is 100% made of recycled PP post-consumer material, shredded and processed into fine granulate
Gustav office tools are made of local wood and felt parts from recycled single use plastic bottles
Wood and metal prototype chair by Wilkhahn

The new Typo chair by Mara Srl is made in bent steel
Courtesy of ORGATEC

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