What Cats on Concrete Teach Us About Sensory Workspace Design
Have you ever noticed how a cat can look perfectly content snoozing on a seemingly hard, plain concrete slab? It’s a common sight, one I’d never given much thought to until reading a fascinating article in Popular Science titled, “Why do cats love concrete slabs? A vet explains.” The answer is a masterclass in the […]
Embracing Nature in Workspaces: The Japanese Way of Journeying through Space
At Mirai Workspace, we believe that the design and atmosphere of workspaces significantly impact people’s well-being and productivity. Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of presenting at the Japan Club of Yale School of Management, where I discussed an intriguing concept: “Embodying Nature: The Japanese Way of Journeying through Space.” This presentation was an enriching […]
Human-Centric Work Environment: Design and Technology- Upcoming Article Series!
Mirai Work Space is proud to announce that we will publish a series of articles “Human-centric Work Environment: Design and Technology” on this website in early 2021! The series introduces ways for us to stay healthy while working in the New Normal by taking advantage of both spatial design and technology. It is our honor […]
Mindful Ways to Work from Home Webinar
Yoko Kawai will talk at the webinar “Mindful Ways to Work from Home: A Blueprint for Your Space and Soul for Focus Amidst COVID-19” hosted by Japan America Society of Southern California and Women’s Leadership Counts. It is on Wednesday, June 24, at 10-11AM (PT) / 1-2PM (ET). This event will open their “Activating Your […]
Workspace under the New Normal – Interview
Yoko Kawai was interviewed for the report “Workspace and Work under the New Normal amid Covid-19 Pandemic” written by Miki Motegi-Hall of Whitebox CRE Solution for JETRO, Japanese External Trade Organization. Link to the report in Japanese here:「Covid-19 パンデミック下での新たな日常でのワークスペースと働き方」） In the interview, Yoko discusses how to normalize and soften the “new” office environment that is […]
Creative & Healthy Ways to Use Your Home to Work at Home
Do you work at home and feel stressed and enprisoned? Your home should help you. I’d like to share some tips on how you could use it in creative ways to stay well while working at home. I learned these tips over the years from two resources. One is my research on teleworkers and their […]
Noguchi’s Body-Space Devices & Our Environment in this Crisis
If you are forced to stay at home in this COVID-19 crisis, the architecture of your home might seem like the enclosure that stops you from moving. The “Body-Space Devices” exhibition at the Noguchi Museum is a good reminder that it should not be.
Healthy and Creative: Recent Design for Daikin U.S. New York Office
As a founding member of Mirai Work Space Alliance, we have recently designed a new office space for Daikin U.S. Corporation in New York. This renovation project aimed to enhance the company’s brand image and provide a healthy and creative environment to its employees by applying the idea of “Space for Well-being“. Brand image and […]