Lighting isn’t just about seeing where you’re going — it’s a secret weapon for boosting mood, energy, and productivity in the workplace. Whether you’re in a sleek high-rise, a cozy coworking space, or a buzzy amenity lounge, getting the right lighting can turn an average workday into an awesome one. 1. Light: Your Brain’s Best … Continue reading Let There Be Light! Bright Ideas for Better Office Spaces
The world of work is undergoing a major transformation, and one of the most prominent shifts is the rise of co-working spaces. Once considered a niche offering, shared workspaces are now a mainstream solution for businesses and individuals seeking flexibility, community, and collaboration. Whether it’s freelancers, startups, or established companies looking to scale without the … Continue reading Designing Shared Workspaces: Trends and Best Practices for Co-working Spaces
Upgrading older office buildings can present a unique set of challenges, especially when balancing budget constraints with the desire to modernize and meet the demands of today’s tenants. Whether you’re a property manager, building owner, or broker, the key to success is knowing how to approach renovations strategically. With the right design solutions, it’s possible … Continue reading Cost-Effective Design Solutions for Upgrading Older Office Buildings
Neocon is the Grammys for the Interior Design industry. After a small hiatus due to the pandemic, Chicago is bustling again. Neocon is an opportunity for manufacturers to present new products to the industry. One theme was clear with the offerings presented this year; manufacturers are embracing the mix of “cozy” with the balance of … Continue reading Hotelification of Office Space Post Pandemic
ESTABLISHING BUILDING STANDARDS NOW FOR STREAMLINED REMODEL PROJECTS LATER Building Standards may not be a high priority of an existing building but establishing them now and keeping them up to date is key in facilitating smooth and timely construction projects down the line. Building Standards include more than just paint and carpet selections. A property … Continue reading ESTABLISHING BUILDING STANDARDS NOW FOR STREAMLINED REMODEL PROJECTS LATER
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of our founder, Warren E. Kieding, on August 23, 2021. We will remember Warren as the founding member of W. E. Kieding Interior Architects, and as one of the leading office designers in the metro Denver area since 1974. Warren was a tremendously gifted artist, … Continue reading The passing of our founder, Warren E. Kieding, on August 23, 2021.
Cost and timing drive hot speculative market Landlords are in love with spec suites. So are tenants. And why wouldn’t they be? Spec suite love has never been more enduring than it is right now in metro Denver’s turbo-charged office market. In fact, spec suites, once known as a stop-gap for landlords seeking to dispose … Continue reading Cost and timing drive hot speculative market
OFFICE MARKET SNAPSHOT Today’s national employment numbers for June reported a gain of 222,000 non-farm jobs, significantly better than predicted, according to Goldman Sachs Research. The unemployment rate held at 4.4 percent, although wage growth continues to stagnate. DENVER MARKET STILL ROBUST Metro Denver’s unemployment rate at 3.1 percent is lowest among large metro markets … Continue reading OFFICE MARKET SNAPSHOT
FLORENCE KNOLL: MAVEN OF MODERN OFFICE DESIGN If you don’t know who Florence Knoll is, shame on you. (And shame on some of us, frankly). Florence Knoll would have turned 100 years old this year. Obviously, the Knoll name in our industry is synonymous not only with the very beginnings of modernist commercial furniture, but … Continue reading FLORENCE KNOLL: MAVEN OF MODERN OFFICE DESIGN