The workplace has become a key part of the work experience. It’s no longer enough to have a pretty space; companies have been forced to think about elements such as wellness and community in order to attract and retain the best talent, and also to have a more productive workforce.
Just as the eco-friendly movement a few years back gave rise to sustainable building certifications, the wellness trend surrounding various aspects of life today has given rise to certifications that promote the creation of spaces that are human-focused and improve health and overall wellbeing.
Boston-based Analogue Studios has specialized in delivering a holistic approach to design. Founded in 2011 by Vince Pan, Analogue has worked with various coworking operators to design spaces that are sophisticated, inspiring, and community driven.
Allwork.Space spoke with Pan about workplace design and one of its latest projects, the design and build out of Workbar’s Back Bay location, which is the first ever coworking space designed to meet WELL building standards.
Allwork.Space: Your website states that Analogue is an interdisciplinary studio. What does this mean and what advantages does this give you?
Vince Pan: We are an interdisciplinary studio because we practice architecture, interior design, graphic design, branding, exhibit design, industrial design, and website design. Our team is made up of individuals with experience in various areas.
Having a combination of experts means we have more tools at our disposal and it gives us the ability to approach design challenges and problems differently. Usually, the clients we take on are clients that need more than just traditional architecture and interior design services. Our projects include working on architecture and design, but also graphic design, branding, and signage. For example, we’ve worked with various companies that need help creating their identity, picking out a name, and picking out the right location.
It leads to a much richer design process.