With ever-evolving changes in architecture and design trends, here are some new additions to modern architecture that are taking the design world by storm and have become a popular choice for many Beverlee Holdings property and design clients.

When designing commercial buildings, you’re often limited by budget, deadlines, or even raw material shortages, especially given the current times we face with new government regulations in import materials. However, despite these many challenges, here are some of Beverlee Holdings top innovative suggestions for staying on trend with commercial architecture and interior design.

1. Shapes in design
   Modern architecture has begun to utilise shapes and protruding design faces that emulate or evoke a sense of the natural world. Through the infusion of clean lines and geometric shapes through open spaces, design takes it upon itself to create perspective-bending shapes, transforming spaces to inspire and rejuvenate.
2. Natural Light and sustainability
   Natural light has become a common design asset for many interior designers and architects who create spaces that utilise both to inspire, creating brighter spaces and more artistically functional outlets for workers. I.e making windows and panels part of the design and lighting of your commercial building, rather than just them being there for traditionally functional use.
3. Art and foreign materials
   New architecture trends have seen a significant increase in the addition of art installations using less than conventional materials – such as papers, plastic, metal, straw and even recycled or upcycled materials. Whilst this may seem similar to the addition of shapes in design – this can also be art installations that promote positive brand beliefs in sustainability.
4. Open-office concept
   Gone are the days where office cubicles, closed board-rooms and separation of hierarchy were appreciated. Now it’s all about the open-office plans that promote flattened company structures, better communication and collaboration – promoting more creativity and innovation. Modern interior architecture is about blending separate spaces and open-spaces in a way that seems natural and effortless, whilst also giving individuals the needed safe distance and privacy to thrive in an office environment. This is often accomplished via artistic wall partitions, art installations and even glass separators.
   As architects and interior designers now begin to navigate the new norm where office hours are far less rigid, allowing for agile working – they still do need to provide a space that is safe for co-workers, as well as inspiring innovation and growth.

Beverlee Holdings believes that the future is now, and commercial architecture is proving that – whether through design, function or in adapting to the changes required to keep staff members safe.