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Fresh Air, Fresh Ideas: Why Your Business Should Invest in Outdoor Workspaces Imagine stepping out of a bustling office into a serene, inviting outdoor space. Your team gathers under the shade of a pergola, enjoying the natural light, fresh air, and a reprieve from screens. The conversation flows freely, new ideas spark, and energy levels rise. Creating comfortable outdoor workspaces isn’t just a luxury; it’s a strategic move that can significantly impact your employees’ well-being and productivity, ultimately driving business success. With spring and summer just around the corner, now

The Power of Resimercial Furnishings and Homey Accessories A workplace where people *want* to come into the office-is that possible? As the landscape evolves, businesses are seeking innovative ways to entice employees back to the office while creating environments that promote well-being, productivity, and collaboration. We’re seeing two successful trends in modern office design: ‘Resimercial Furnishings’— spaces that are flexible, collaborative, and home-like —and ‘Homey Accessories,’ like cushions, throws, and decorative items, which add cozy, personal touches. Both combine reasons people might want to come into the office:  to work

Are You Warm or Bold? Trends in Office Design and How the Workspace Can Reflect People and Culture The design of your workspace is more than just aesthetics; it is a powerful tool to communicate your brand’s personality and values. Two key trends in modern office design — embracing warmer color schemes and using bold colors and patterns — offer businesses an opportunity to reflect their unique culture while enhancing employee engagement and productivity. A vibrant lobby design that makes a memorable first impression. Warm Color Schemes: Embracing Richer, Warmer

Cocre8-ers In Action: 1st Phorm Explosive growth meant the 1st Phorm headquarters was bursting at the seams and they needed to expand —a challenge that called for seamlessly blending familiarity with collaborative spaces. 1st Phorm worked with Cocre8 to redefine the workspace experience. “It’s not easy to make our vision as a company come to life, and Cocre8 did it with ease.” ​ Drawing inspiration from their original headquarters, the new building keeps the iconic 1st Phorm branding. Sleek lines, bold typography, and a color palette synonymous with vitality—these elements

Cocre8-ers In Action: White Flag Church When asked about White Flag’s vision and requirements for the space, Executive Director Brian Gardner said: We wanted a space that would first and foremost honor God. Beyond that, we wanted it to be a timeless building that our members would be proud of and would be a perfect venue for the Good News to be shared for generations to come – long after any of us who built it or paid for it are alive! To help fulfill this vision, Brian and the

Fortune: Work From Home Rates Dropping, Some Employees Loath To Return To Office Remote employees have been blamed for dwindling profits and costing cities billions, and nearly three out of four organizations see “Returning to the Office” as the topic most likely to drive conflict in boardrooms per a recent Fortune Magazine article. The push by employers to get American workers back into the office appears to be working, according to Census Bureau pulse surveys.  Rates of remote work have declined to a pandemic-era low of 26%.  Some companies, like

Returning to the Workplace: One CEO on a Right and Wrong Way “There’s real energy that transfers when you’re together.” https://vimeo.com/823500212 A CEO who specializes in making workplaces work to best suit companies, employees, and the form and function of teams speaks on whether or not he think the modern person will be working in a shared company workspace soon or in the future. Click above to see the video. The short version? Humans have a desire to be together and form bonds, and within the right construct and circumstances

Breathe Life Into the Workplace Amazon’s downtown Seattle campus features three glass domes filled with more than 400,000 plants from 30 different companies. At Apple’s Silicon Valley headquarters, Steve Jobs insisted on a tree covered campus, planting more than 9,000 trees.   While most business owners can’t afford to install a tropical forest indoors or plant an orchard onsite, taking a few steps to incorporate “biophilic design” means employees and leaders can immediately reap measurable wellness AND business benefits.  What is Biophilic Design?  Simply put, it means bringing the outdoors

Create The Right Workspace for Each Personality: Collaborative Office Design Maximize Employee Productivity, Satisfaction, and Retention There’s a reason that workplace comedies like the Office are so popular. Viewers can relate to the setting and the many personalities represented in one place. There’s determined Liz Lemen from 30 Rock, know-it-all Dwight from the Office and grumpy Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation.   While these personalities may be exaggerated for comedic effect, there is some truth behind them. In every office you can find different personality types who each approach their

Cocre8-ers In Action: USA Mortgage USA Mortgage is an employee-owned mortgage bank based in St. Louis, recognized as a top place to work by local and national media including the St. Louis Business Journal and National Mortgage News. Every employee at USA Mortgage has an ownership stake in the company, so every employee has a vested interest in the company’s growth and success. Reflecting that commitment in the look and feel of a new workspace seemed overwhelming and daunting, so leadership turned to Nathan Maurer and his team at COCRE8