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Beyond Office

Sustainable and innovative approaches in areas such as hospitality, health, food and mobility are crucial today for improving quality of life and tackling environmental challenges. By focusing specifically on cross-office issues, companies can provide important impetus and retain their employees in the long term.

A look beyond the immediate working enviroment

In a constantly changing world, the concept of ‘Beyond Office’ is becoming increasingly important. It is about looking beyond the traditional working environment and promoting sustainable approaches in various areas of life. Topics such as wellbeing, health, mobility, nutrition and quality of life are key aspects that will have a significant impact on our future.

Beyond Office focuses on developing solutions that are environmentally friendly and promote people’s well-being. The aim is to shape a sustainable and healthy future in which responsibility and consideration play an important role in everyday life, in cities and in society.

Be inspired.

In our newsroom

How we want to work tomorrow and what we need to achieve this

In our newsroom, we present topics that are becoming increasingly important for retaining employees in the long term. What else plays a role besides the immediate office environment? How are health and creativity evolving in the world of work?

Here you will always find new content on the Beyond Office concept. We also show how innovative approaches to employee wellbeing can increase employee motivation. We highlight trends that promote a modern and healthy work culture. In addition, we provide practical tips on how companies can create an inspiring and supportive environment that goes beyond the traditional workplace.

From the showrooms

Rooms that can do more

Modern working environments are about more than just functionality: comfort, atmosphere and flexibility are key. The furniture and interior design solutions presented in the showrooms combine aesthetics with ergonomics to create spaces that promote collaboration, offer a place to retreat and exude hospitality – whether in the office, lounge or work café.

- Bridges for communication
  
  New bridges for standing communication. In contemporary hospitality areas, standing tables promote informal exchanges and encourage spontaneous meetings or short breaks. They create an open, communicative atmosphere and support flexible usage concepts in the office. Example: KIT by Palmberg
- Hybrid, clear and inviting
  
  New office concepts rely on flexible design elements that enable both open communication areas and protected retreats. Spacious seating niches create a pleasant balance between privacy and community. They promote concentrated work and at the same time offer integrative spaces for encounters. Example M1 from Vario.
- Innovative solutions for comfort and functionality
  
  Innovative concepts that seamlessly combine comfort and functionality are becoming increasingly important. Intelligent design, ergonomic features and high-quality materials create both well-being and efficiency in the office. Modern interior solutions rely on modular systems, smart functions and carefully thought-out details. Example: Profim by Flokk
- Well-being as a concept
  
  Well thought-out design, high-quality materials and features that adapt to the needs of users create concepts of well-being – with furniture that creates atmosphere and offers freedom of design at the same time. Example: Consento soft seating series by Assmann
- More togetherness and comfortable working
  
  The focus is on the transition from traditional offices to open, inviting spaces where interaction, exchange and flexibility are paramount. The aim is to promote new forms of collaboration and communication. More togetherness, informal meetings and a comfortable working environment. Example: CoMeet by Klöber
- More space and comfort thanks to flexible side tables
  
  Side tables offer a flexible way to expand workstations and create additional space for work materials or technical equipment. In training rooms and lounge areas, they also contribute to functional and aesthetic design by making communication and exchange areas comfortable and practical. Example: Trailo® One by REISS
- From work sofa to retreat Soft seating
  
  Attractive working environments are always living spaces where professional functionality and quality are combined with appreciation and comfort. That is why upholstered furniture is used not only in lounges, but also in central areas and even in kitchenettes and company restaurants, where its primary purpose is to convey a sense of hospitality. Example: Yonda Lounge Wilkhahn
- Classic furniture – timeless, versatile, functional
  
  Classic furniture reinterpreted impresses with its exceptional versatility and blends harmoniously into a wide variety of interior styles. Whether in uncompromisingly modern arrangements or in a versatile mix of different eras. Example: S32 and S64 by Thonet
- More comfort, more creativity
  
  The world of work and the use of space are undergoing fundamental changes. Lively, flexible environments adapt dynamically to teams and tasks. Innovative furniture concepts create comfort and promote creativity by seamlessly switching between concentrated work, collaboration and relaxation. The result is a new office environment that combines technology, design and humanity. Example: QOMFORT by Interstuhl
- The modern office is becoming a living space
  
  Furniture plays a crucial role in the design of hospitality areas such as canteens and meeting rooms. These rooms are not only places where employees can eat or hold meetings, but should also be inviting and comfortable. Example: Calesita Lounge by fm Büromöbel
- Design that adapts: Focus on flexibility
  
  Versatility makes furniture reliable companions that offer comfort while making optimal use of space. Modern furniture is more than just seating – it adapts flexibly to the needs of the user. Multifunctional elements create spaces that allow for both retreat and communication. Example: Nestor by Kinnarps
- Creating rooms with character
  
  The hospitality sector is no longer just about functionality – it’s all about experiences. In this context, furniture that stands out thanks to its timeless design and high adaptability – without losing any of its character – is becoming increasingly important. It needs to be both representative and functional, inspiring and calming at the same time. Example: Alya Lounge Chairs by Andreu World
- Flexible lounge solutions for variable concepts
  
  Flexibility is the order of the day – interior solutions for modern communication and lounge areas with room for change. Modular base elements can be combined in a variety of ways and connected without tools. Intelligent design that adapts to the needs of users creates rooms with atmosphere and maximum design freedom. Example: Reefs flex by Dauphin
- Comfortable offices for working together
  
  Comfortable offices promote teamwork and create spaces for social interaction, collaboration and individual work requirements. Modern working environments rely on concepts with timeless elegance and high functionality. Minimalist design combines comfort and cosiness with professional standards. Example: se:café bench by Sedus

In the media center

Appreciation, cohesion and leadership

In the new work culture, the place, time and content of work is enhanced by the new facets of health, food, music, creativity and culture, as well as sustainability, energy, new technologies and the dialogue between the generations. In the past there have rarely been so many starting points for shaping work anew.

In the newsroom of the IBA Forum as well as the media library, we will make available, step by step, expert presentations on the multifaceted topic of “Work Culture”.

Beyond Office

A look beyond the immediate working enviroment

In our newsroom

How we want to work tomorrow and what we need to achieve this

Positively changing mental health in companies

How art is driving organisational change

How Can Offices Promote Health, Creativity and Team Spirit?

Having the Courage to Strike Out in New Directions

Why art and work belong together

Mental Health and Hybrid Work – Part 1

Creating a healthy working environment? – Part 1

Creating a healthy working environment? – Part 2

When Work Begins to Empower People

From the showrooms

Rooms that can do more

Bridges for communication

Hybrid, clear and inviting

Innovative solutions for comfort and functionality

Well-being as a concept

More togetherness and comfortable working

More space and comfort thanks to flexible side tables

From work sofa to retreat Soft seating

Classic furniture – timeless, versatile, functional

More comfort, more creativity

The modern office is becoming a living space

Design that adapts: Focus on flexibility

Creating rooms with character

Flexible lounge solutions for variable concepts

Comfortable offices for working together

In the media center

Appreciation, cohesion and leadership

The importance of good nutrition in the office

Creating moments of wonder