People

We talk to the newly appointed BCO President on wellbeing in the workplace

We interviewed Devinder Bhogal on her role, her experience and some valuable lessons learned.

Wellbeing is a personal choice. It is not something that we are given, but a choice that we can make. No matter what conditions we are in, it is a choice that is available if one is conscious of it. Designer Elina Grigoriou, who knows what’s what when it comes to the subject, having recently published a book – ‘Wellbeing in Interiors – Philosophy, Design and Value in Practice’ – presents us with a perfect introduction to our wellbeing spotlight.

Sarah Foster-Smith, Senior Designer, Forbo Flooring

BIM. There’s that buzzword again! It might sound harsh, uninviting and miles away from the creative vision of an interior designer, however, BIM can be an umbrella to an inspiring world of technology that supports and influences design – let’s call it ‘digitalisation’! Diane Butterworth, Design Director for Diane Butterworth Ltd, guides us through the model.

Atul Bansal, the Co-founder of the Sheila Bird Group, epitomises his motto, ‘Love what you do’, and breathes life and love into every one of his projects.

Claire is an Associate at Basha-Franklin, a forward thinking commercial interior design practice that is passionate about bringing the best out of every design opportunity for its clients.

In the first of a new series of conversations with office property’s top people, Hines‘ Managing Director, Raj Rajput, tells it straight: office refurbishment is all about keeping rents up, especially if the competition is getting serious. David Thame reports.

June Koh heads up the workplace strategy team across Europe and Asia at WeWork. Prior to her role at WeWork, she was the UK Studio Leader for AECOM’s workplace strategy practice. WeWork provides its members around the world with space, community and services through both physical and virtual offerings. From startups and freelancers to small businesses and Fortune 500 companies, its community is united by a desire for its members to create meaningful work and lead meaningful lives. Co-founded by Adam Neumann and Miguel McKelvey in New York City in 2010, WeWork is a privately held company with over 10,000 employees.