Skip to main content

Open-plan offices have revolutionised the way businesses function

Having an open-plan office has helped one company boost productivity and communication.

Adam Hill, chief executive officer of LGM Financial Services, made sure the re-design of the Vancouver’s MNP Tower headquarters encouraged more interaction between employees and management by getting rid of offices, even for senior managers like Mr Hill himself. 

Speaking with the Vancouver Sun, he said: “Because of the very thoughtful layout we embarked on it’s actually enabled people to be even more effective, more collaborative and I would dare say the cultural impact has been very positive.”

Mr Hill noted that more employees have been coming up to him for a quick conversation than would have if he had been separated in an office. 

He stated that the open-plan design helped to “break down that perception” of senior managers being ominous and unapproachable. 

The modern design has had such a positive response that it won Best Tenant Improvement Award at the Commercial Real Estate Awards of Excellence in Vancouver. 

As well as having an open-plan design, its staircases are painted in a bright yellow to draw people to them, which is meant to motivate staff to move between the floors. There are also patio areas to enable employees to book spaces outside and for all staff to gather together when necessary. 

If this has inspired you to consider an office refurbishment to break down barriers between departments and management, APSS can help create an interior design that will completely change your office space and increase productivity within your workforce. 

For more information, get in touch by clicking here.

Stand out from the competition in 3 simple steps

Benefit from a fresh and amazing new look for your workplace in just three steps:

  1. Arrange an appointment
  2. We create a unique design for you
  3. We install your fresh, new look

APSS Customer Promise

We understand how important your business is which is why we promise quality and customer satisfaction

APSS Customer Promise

Consultation

We listen to your needs and suggest ways to improve your workspace so you stand out from the competition

Consultation

Commercial Office Design and Space Planning Services

Our expert team specialise in quality and affordable office design services from start to finish.

Commercial Office Design and Space Planning Services