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Too much tech? How to combat digital overload in your workday

Inside Retail

In contrast, research revealed that having perceived job flexibility enhances employee’s work-life balance because it provides more control over their work schedule. Research shows that using technology emitting blue light stimulates the brain, making it harder to fall asleep.

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Alex Cochrane Architects designs shops to "embrace the elegant proportions" of National Portrait Gallery

Dezeen

"We repeated the shape of these soaring arches around the room creating a rhythm so all the arches, both old and new, became of a singular and familiar language," Cochrane said. Similarly, an original lantern light in the roof, which had been boarded up for many years, now takes centre stage, amplifying the impressiveness of the space.

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Inviting Nature Into The Workplace

All Work

Let there be light. Artificial lighting has been shown to interrupt the body’s circadian rhythm, making it difficult to fall asleep after a long workday. Luckily, contemporary offices are often flooded with natural light thanks to the expansive glazing used in commercial buildings. Photography credit – Tom Arban.

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Inviting Nature Into The Workplace

All Work

Let there be light. Artificial lighting has been shown to interrupt the body’s circadian rhythm, making it difficult to fall asleep after a long workday. Luckily, contemporary offices are often flooded with natural light thanks to the expansive glazing used in commercial buildings. Photography credit – Tom Arban.

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Forte Forte's first US store features golden changing rooms and balancing stones

Dezeen

Light fixtures inspired by James Turrell artworks, balancing stones, and a circular golden changing room feature in the interiors of fashion brand Forte Forte 's Los Angeles boutique. Back-lit, circular openings throw light on the boutique, which, according to the designer, also take cues from an existing artist.

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