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Technological innovation has sparked big changes for workplace design. Telecommuting grows year by year, but even businesses that have employees in the office full-time are realizing the old models don't make sense any more. Gone are the days when bulky computers and clunky phones necessitated cubicle-filled rooms of workers tethered to desks. Add to that … [Read more...]
At Leslie Saul & Associates, we have designed many office and work spaces for corporations, financial institutions, law firms, non-profits, bio-tech companies, and much more. We really believe in the power of architecture to shape the attitude and productivity of a workforce, so we were very interested in what Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer had to say … [Read more...]
What makes a space memorable? As in many other areas of life, it's the little things that make a big difference. Lighting, material choices, architectural details that you may not notice at first glance- all of these add up to create an environment that is engaging and interesting. At our Cambridge architecture and design firm, we imbue every project with … [Read more...]
At our Cambridge architecture firm we work on many corporate projects, creating work spaces that allow not only for productivity, but also for creativity and innovation. But what does space have to do with innovation? International office furniture company Steelcase is hosting an upcoming event called Innovation in the Workplace, and we love what they have … [Read more...]
LEED certification has been a hot topic in the architectural world for years, with passionate proponents as well as opponents. However, most architects agree that LEED is here to stay- and companies are jumping on board in ever greater numbers. Corporate sustainability is the word these days, with most major companies at least attempting to appear … [Read more...]
There was a day when buildings were designed a certain way, and that's the way they'd be configured until the end of time. No one ever thought of turning the Great Pyramids of Giza into condos, or setting aside some retail space in the Parthenon. But for better or worse, these days, flexibility and cost effective construction is the name of the game. … [Read more...]
We do a lot of work designing workspaces at Leslie Saul & Associates. This includes architecture and interior design for corporations, but also offices in the homes of some of our residential clients. It's interesting how workspaces so often provide clues not only to the industry or type of work that's done in the space, but also the personality of … [Read more...]
We’re so proud of the clients who have started businesses, and grown them into companies with real value. Over the next few weeks we will share with you some of our clents' stories of growth and show you some images of their spaces over time. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation: Founded in 1983 by 3 partners: Jim Stone, Jim Bailey and Keith … [Read more...]
At Leslie Saul & Associates, our architectural and interior design practice includes quite a lot of work with corporate spaces. We've been doing this for quite a while, now, and it's interesting to see the changes in the way working spaces have evolved over time. One of the big breakthroughs in creating a workplace that was not only efficient, but … [Read more...]
We've firmly established the healing, soothing, spiritual powers of plants. It turns out they're good for our brains, too. No less an authority than Scientific American says so. The journal reported recently on study in which subject were placed in an office setting with four plants placed around the desk. A similar group was in an office without the … [Read more...]
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