As Toronto offices and workplaces prepare to re-open in the wake of Covid-19, Stephenson Design Associates can assist companies with their Covid-19 office design changes. We understand that the coronavirus will change the way corporate offices are structured, setup, and operate. Rapid change within the workplace creates a lot of unanswered questions, and we are here to help during the transition period.
Covid-19 has been a challenging and frankly scary time for business owners, and company office managers. We all sense that the office environment will be changing as the result of the novel coronavirus. This means, social distancing, hand sanitizing, education on sneezing / coughing etiquette, strict protocols on cold and flu like symptoms, etc. But perhaps one of the bigger challenges that offices are facing is this: What does Covid-19 mean from an office layout and design perspective?
It has been our goal at SDA to stay on the leading cusp of the Covid-19 research, with how it relates to re-designing and re-structuring of the corporate office environment. Here are some of the new workplace considerations that we are consulting our clients about. These key points will apply to most GTA offices as the city of Toronto opens back up for business:
- Covid-19 office layout, planning and design changes to incorporate social distancing.
- Flow of traffic protocol within the workplace.
- Anti-Microbial materials such as carpet, upholsteries, paints, wall coverings, etc.
- Air filtration systems. Improving indoor air quality and flow of fresh air.
- Audio / visual conferencing technology – Replacing touch with voice / gesture.
- Signage and graphics to illustrate protocols.
Covid-19 is something that we are all struggling to adjust to, both personally and professionally. Safety is top of mind for all families, businesses, and employee’s in the workplace. We thoroughly understand the task of re-designing the office with safety in mind. Our consulting services are available to help in making this transition less stressful, and professionally implemented. The #1 goal is to make the workplace safer, and to put office workers at ease with new office protocols and design models.
From all of us at Stephenson Design Associates, we wish you safety and good health above all else, as we all transition through Covid-19. We hope you found this helpful. Click here to get pictures and more information about our past projects. If you would like assistance in managing your office design changes and new office protocols re: Covid-19 in Toronto, feel free to speak with us at (416) 877-0007. All the best during this time. Thank you for reading.
