The Importance of good workplace design cannot be understated. Picture it. You’ve entered your office. You’re greeted by bright, overhead lighting bouncing off plain white walls and glaring aggressively back into your eyes. The mechanical groans of printers and clattering of kitchens rattles your brain as you move through to your desk. You dodge between […]
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Perks of Sharing Private Office Space
For many small businesses and SMEs, the idea of owning a private office can often seem like a distant dream. While in a period of growth, just thinking about committing to extended lease agreements and the cost of office overheads can send any founder straight into overwhelm. However, managing dispersed teams, although it has become […]
9 Ways to Keep Creative
No matter what area you work in, no one is immune to a creative block. It can sneak up on you in the middle of a sentence, at the beginning of a project or just as you’re about to hit that send button. The more pressure and stress we put on ourselves, the bigger this […]
What Does the Future Hold for Digital Nomads?
Coined long ago right at the beginning of the internet in 1997, the digital nomad lifestyle is one yearned for and romanticised by many. And, to be fair, burying your feet into white sand on a hot beach while you’re sending emails kind of sounds like the dream. Prior to the pandemic, the movement was […]
A Beginners Guide to Safe Winter Sea-Swimming
For those on the coast, sea-swimming became a lifeline for many people throughout lockdown. It took Brighton and Hove by storm, with a sharp increase in the number of people joining local swimming groups and wandering around in DryRobes. The best part of sea-swimming regularly, they’ll tell you, is how much it helps their mental […]
Member Spotlight: HNW Architects
We caught up with our new Hove Town Hall residents HNW Architects, to find out more about them, their dream team of secret star-bakers and how they make work wonderful. Welcome to PLATF9RM! How are you settling in so far? It’s been a great start, we are loving the atmosphere and initial interactions. Lee (Director) […]
How to Know when You’re a True Brightonian
For a lot of people, lockdown brought around big changes and big moves. This has meant there’s been a big influx of people moving away from the big smoke and opting for more relaxed, seaside cities. As lockdown has eased, those new to Brighton can finally begin to get to know this city (with a […]
