Forever Beta's Green Offices: Elevating Workplace Well-being through Biophilic Design
In the fast-paced corporate world, creating an office environment that nurtures employee well-being and productivity is of utmost importance. Biophilic design, with its focus on integrating natural elements into the workplace, has emerged as a powerful approach. Forever Beta's Green Offices in East London exemplify the remarkable potential of office greening and biophilic design to transform workspaces into vibrant, sustainable, and employee-friendly environments.
Embracing Biophilia: The Essence of Office Greening
Biophilia, the innate human connection to nature, has been widely recognised as an essential component of well-being. Office greening, a manifestation of biophilic design, harnesses the benefits of indoor plants, nature-inspired design elements, and sustainable practices to create a green office that promotes a sense of calm, rejuvenation, and enhanced productivity. Forever Beta's Green Offices serve as a remarkable case study, highlighting the successful implementation of biophilic principles to create an exceptional workspace.
Starting with a Blank Canvas
Forever Beta's new office space provided the perfect canvas for the office greening project. Housed in an industrial warehouse with exposed services, the space offered a pared-back aesthetic, which served as an ideal foundation for incorporating natural elements. With a strategic approach, the design team curated a selection of planting elements that complemented the industrial style while infusing the space with a sense of liveliness.
Our design is made up by 4 key planting elements:
Key Elements of Forever Beta's Green Offices
1.Office Planting: A Symphony of Hanging Pots
One of the standout features of Forever Beta's Green Offices is the creative use of hanging pots. These versatile planters not only add visual appeal but also enable artistic arrangements. By linking them together, a pillar of greenery or a singular basket of beauty can be formed. We strategically positioned the hanging pots, adorned with Vinca minor, Hoya linearis, Tradescantia zebrine, Asplenium scolopendrium, and Philodendron scandens, to frame key spaces such as pillars and the tea point, immersing employees in a refreshing oasis. We love the versatility of these planters.
2.Nature Elevated: Trailing Trays as Statement Pieces
Adding planting to the ceiling area is a great way to achieve maximum greenery impact. Often office spaces are so fully occupied with furniture and people that a pot plant easily goes a miss. Raising the plants towards the ceiling helps them get noticed. We designed a series of trays to hang from the signature Forever Beta red rope from the ceiling. Trailing trays, suspended from the signature Forever Beta red rope, not only attract attention but also add an industrial touch that harmonizes with the exposed services. Cissus rhombifolia and Ellen danica thrive in these elevated planters, framing the workspace and infusing it with a burst of natural beauty.
3.Sustainable Creativity: Vintage Bottle Buckets
An ingenious discovery for the greening project came in the form of vintage bottle bins repurposed as planters. These mobile containers, strategically placed throughout the office space, create both visual and acoustic barriers. The substantial metal planters, filled with indoor-friendly tropical plants such as Epipemnum aureum, Phlebodium 'Blue Star,' Alocasia x amazonica, Tradescantia zebrine, Aspenium scolopend Crispa, Howea forsteriana, and Zamioculus zamiifolia, infuse the workspace with a sense of tranquillity and connection to nature.
4.Desert Vibes: Succu-Love in the Boardroom
In Forever Beta's new darkly painted boardroom, we chose terracotta planters and a mix of cacti and succulents to give the space a desert like feeling. We particularly love the giant cacti that stands proud and majestic central boardroom.
Using the window cill for lining up the mini cacti and succulents means the sun entering on these beauties will fuel their growth.
Creating a Sustainable and Productive Workplace
Forever Beta's Green Offices not only showcase the aesthetics of office greening but also embrace sustainability and wellness. The integration of biophilic design principles promotes a healthy work environment and enhances productivity. The strategic placement of indoor plants, the use of sustainable materials, and the thoughtful incorporation of natural elements create a workspace that fosters creativity, concentration, and employee satisfaction.
Benefits of Forever Beta's Green Offices:
Office Wellness: The presence of indoor plants has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, enhance mood, and improve air quality, leading to improved employee well-being and productivity.
Sustainable Workplace: By utilising repurposed materials and incorporating sustainable practices, Forever Beta's Green Offices exemplify a commitment to reducing the environmental impact of the workspace.
Biophilic Office Design: The deliberate integration of natural elements, such as living walls and greenery, fosters a deep connection to nature, promoting a sense of calm and restoring mental energy.
Enhanced Productivity: A green workspace, filled with natural light, fresh air, and greenery, has been shown to boost employee creativity, focus, and overall performance.
Forever Beta's Green Offices: A Testament to Biophilic Design
Forever Beta's Green Offices stand as an inspiring example of the transformative power of biophilic design and office greening. By embracing nature-inspired elements, sustainable practices, and a commitment to employee well-being, Forever Beta has created a workspace that resonates with the human need for connection to the natural world. The integration of indoor plants, hanging pots, trailing trays, vintage bottle buckets, and succulents has elevated the work environment, fostering a productive and harmonious atmosphere that benefits both employees and the planet.
