JDDK Millmount News Winter Edition 2023 DIGITAL S8 (SINGLE PAGES) - Flipbook - Page 23
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The nation-wide trend of transforming of昀椀ces into
spaces that put people’s wellbeing and productivity front
and centre is an opportunity for businesses to stand out.
By Nicky Hodgson,
JDDK Associate Director and Architect
Flexible spaces in the NHS Northumbria of昀椀ce
A hub of collaboration and community
The value of coming together in an of昀椀ce space to foster creativity
and innovation is being noted by business leaders globally.
Architects have a big role to play in reimagining these of昀椀ces where
昀氀exibility, wellbeing, productivity, and decision making informed by
sustainability is key.
The nation-wide trend of transforming of昀椀ces into spaces that
put people’s wellbeing and productivity front and centre is an
opportunity for businesses to stand out.
To reimagine of昀椀ces in a way that truly makes a lasting change on
culture, businesses need to have a deep understanding of what
makes their teams tick, then work with us as architects so we can
create designs that accommodate all those differences.
NHS Northumbria
NHS Northumbria of昀椀ce, Seaton Delaval
One of our recent projects was the re昀椀t for NHS
Northumbria’s of昀椀ce in Seaton Delaval, which caters
for a hybrid workforce. The project aimed to attract
and retain talent from the competitive IT sector and
encourage employees back to the of昀椀ce so it becomes
a hub of collaboration, innovation and creativity.
We designed for many different eventualities in this
project. The plan had a space for desks as well as
lots of smaller spaces suitable for Teams meetings
and phone calls. We also included break out spaces
with soft seating and coffee tables where ideas
can be shared in a relaxed environment. The bright,
airy kitchenette maximises the potential for social
interactions, which is an important part of rebuilding a
workplace community.
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