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Visit to NeoCon 2018 Food for thoughtUncategorized

Visit to NeoCon 2018

It was such a privilege and hugely inspiring to attend NeoCon 2018 in Chicago. The showrooms in The Mart show us what every office could and should look like in the future. Spaces are engaging, connecting and interacting with the furniture and technology is effortless and fun. The material enhancements and R&D is incredible, think light-weight semi-transparent curtain that acts as a sound absorber, or film that can be put…
Nushke
July 12, 2018
Entrawood at Design Joburg 2018 Food for thoughtLayout

Entrawood at Design Joburg 2018

Design Joburg 2018 took place from 25 - 27 May at the Sandton convention centre. Featuring Rooms-On-View, a range of concept stands curated by different designers, each with a theme, colour and room focus, bringing together the very latest in décor and design from the African continent, in a cohesive and considered layout. There were also many branded stands putting their best foot forward in very impressive displays. Entrawood is proud…
Nushke
May 29, 2018
Explore the meaning of an Agile office Food for thoughtUncategorized

Explore the meaning of an Agile office

There is much discussion around the concept of “the Agile office” and it is still a definition in the making, but in layman’s terms it helps to facilitate flexibility and team work. In order to demonstrate the meaning or functionality of an Agile Office, I'm going to compare a restaurant choice for dinner.In a restaurant that can seat 200 people, the seating area is rectangular with tables and chairs spaced evenly and…
Nushke
April 4, 2018
The 48hour brief with INSCAPE Education Group Food for thoughtLayout

The 48hour brief with INSCAPE Education Group

We are often faced with tight deadlines and pressure to do a layout, render, get approval to place an order within in a day or two, so that we can make, deliver, install office furniture 2 weeks later. In collaboration with Leigh Krueger, the Undergraduate Academic Manager and Carsten Walton, the Faculty Dean for Built Environment we created a challenging but fun brief  for the 2nd year students at all…
Nushke
November 2, 2017
BHC School of Design 2nd year Projects Food for thoughtLayout

BHC School of Design 2nd year Projects

We were Blown-A-way by the presentation from the BHC School of Design 2nd years 2017! Students were asked to choose one of 3 businesses for whom they needed to conceptualise, design and lay out an office space, using Entrawood’s Evolution, Elevate, Salon and Cocoon ranges. They had to consider the flow of information and people through the space catering for different activities and making the most of the available space.…
Nushke
October 9, 2017
100% Design SA at Decorex Joburg 2017 – Exhibitor review Food for thoughtOffice Layout Solutions

100% Design SA at Decorex Joburg 2017 – Exhibitor review

100% Design SA at Decorex Joburg 2017 - Exhibitor review This year Inspire Trade Expo merged with 100% Design SA that ran alongside Decorex Joburg 2017, and Entrawood was there to showcase and launch our new product ranges. The 100% Design South Africa Hall dedicated a section to office furniture as a category and Entrawood’s stand was bigger and better than ever before. Entrawood’s concept around THE MODERN WORKSPACE was…
Nushke
August 17, 2017
Natasha’s joined the team Food for thought

Natasha’s joined the team

Natasha Crafford has joined our team from July 2017. She has been a force to be reckoned with in the South African, office furniture industry. Natasha began her career in office furniture with Cecil Nurse in 2009 and quickly moved up the ranks.  She has always been a fan of Entrawood and we have even quoted her on our website, expressing gratitude. This lady is outgoing, very knowledgeable and we…
Nushke
July 7, 2017
Design Joburg 2017 Food for thoughtOffice Furniture

Design Joburg 2017

"JOHANNESBURG’S PREMIER EVENT SHOWCASING THE LEADERS IN DECOR AND DESIGN" "Design Joburg, featuring Rooms on View is Johannesburg’s new premier event showcasing the leaders in décor and design. This new show brings together the long-established Rooms on View exhibition with the bold new Design Joburg brand. Showcasing the very best of both international and local design, the show will run from 12 to 14 May 2017, transforming the Sandton Convention…
Nushke
May 15, 2017
Exploring the “Third place” in the office Food for thoughtUncategorized

Exploring the “Third place” in the office

"The first place is your home, the second is your work and your third place is a space for community." Ray Oldenburg "A major trend from 2016 we expect to continue into 2017 is embracing the third place. The third place is an area of the workplace designed more similarly to a café or lounge than a traditional office. Separate from permanent workstations, the third place offers a relaxed, informal environment…
Nushke
March 31, 2017