office landscape

interior design

Also known as: Bürolandschaft

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Office landscape, also known as Bürolandschaft, is an interior design concept developed in the 1960s by German consultants. It utilizes large, open spaces with free-standing screens and plants to divide areas, rather than traditional walls. This approach aims to accommodate the high cost of building and the need for flexibility in large corporations. While supporters claim it requires less space and fosters better working relationships, skeptics question these benefits. This design style is used in various installations, following its popularity in Europe.1

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…office design is known as office landscape (from the German word Bürolandschaft). Above, in Modes of composition, it was noted that the appearance of a “landscaped” space might seem chaotic. Actually, however, the system was developed in the 1960s by a German team of planning and management consultants who made…
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…office design is known as office landscape (from the German word Bürolandschaft). Above, in Modes of composition, it was noted that the appearance of a “landscaped” space might seem chaotic. Actually, however, the system was developed in the 1960s by a German team of planning and management consultants who made…
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