Design@work

Richly illustrated book that will provide ideas on how to design a contemporary workspace or office environment that aims to be conducive to success in business. Engaging and richly illustrated, this book showcases high-calibre international projects that reveal compelling, contemporary and unconventional workspaces, particularly spaces that redefine where we work and how we work together, and which promote new forms of work, flexibility, creativity and collaboration. Combining rich photography with in-depth descriptions and detailed floor plans, this book helps to illustrate architectural innovation and interior design and how these considerations impact on work culture, be it in unique studio locations to modern office skyscrapers, from work nests and industrious modern activity hives, to warehouse lofts and factory refits, or anything in-between. AUTHOR: Gina Tsarouhas has more than 20 years' experience in publishing, most recently working with Lonely Planet before joining The Images Publishing Group as a senior editor and project coordinator. She's coordinated and authored a number of titles, including writing on architecture and history.
As senior editor and project coordinator at IMAGES in Melbourne, she is commissioning titles on architecture and interior design - two of her passions - and her wealth of experience is demonstrated in the beautifully designed books being produced. SELLING POINTS: - Outlines the practical environmental considerations in the workplace, through architecture and interior design - Talks of how design impacts work culture and creativity of staff within the work environment - Includes floor plans, full-colour photography and accompanying text that describes the work environment - Will be of particular interest to architects, interior designers, creative professionals, designers, workplace human resources departments 200 col.