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St Leonards – October 25, 2022

SB Projects has commenced creating a new collaboration space in St Leonards.

Watch this space for regular updates.

The Macquarie Chairs features in Weekend Australian, Public Works, Visual Arts on 22 May 2021.

SB Projects were originally contracted on a design and construct basis to relocate the Lachlan Macquarie room to a new site at Macquarie University in which the chairs in this article are placed. Lachlan Macquarie’s Study was catalogued, photographed and dismantled, then reconstructed as an exhibition space within a glass display barrier. The job involved the co ordination of heritage advisors and numerous stake holders to translocate the room, maintain its heritage aspects and make it relevant to the new space.

Client’s comments
“… The programme for the works was very tight to coincide with the official opening of the library and there were budget problems from the start. SB Projects were able to find significant costs savings while maintaining the integrity of the overall design and delivered the project within the time frame and on budget. I would have no hesitation in recommending SB Projects for works of this nature in the future…”
Allan Walker, Macquarie University

Find out more about this project at sbprojects.com.au/projects

Did you know it is recommend we get 150 minutes of moderate physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity per week?
Considering typically we spend 70-80% of our workday desk-bound, it wouldn't surprise you to know that almost half of us are NOT getting enough activity.

Switching to a height adjustable desk promotes activity that can make all the difference; some benefits include:
- Relieves back pain
- Increases Productivity & Concentration
- Reduces Stress
- Burns calories (yes, you can actually burn up to 50 calories per hour, just by standing!)

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Office design in the age of COVID: The desk

COVID-19 has meant seismic changes for modern offices. Zoom, flexible hours, time-shifting and work from home have had a huge effect on the way most companies function. But as vaccines roll out around the world and the “new normal” looms on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about how office life – and design – will change.
In this series, we’re going to take a look at some of philosophical, practical and design changes companies can deploy as more and more workers return to work in a world continuing to grapple with the pandemic.

First up, the basic building block of the office: the workstation.

Physical distancing at work
Some companies have already redesigned their spaces – or timeshifted their staff – to ensure there’s six feet of space between workers at their desks. In this, they’ve been helped by technological progress: fax machines are no longer an office mainstay, wireless printing is everywhere and computer equipment has shrunk. Rather than increasing density, that space can now be used to spread workers out.

The end of hot desking?
Given increased concerns about hygiene, firms may opt for designated individual workstations and personal computers, rather than shared “hot” desks or communal tables. Alternatively, they may need to invest more in office cleaning.

Physical solutions
There are also a number of inexpensive, easy-to-install office features available to cut down on transmission risk. Plexiglass screens can be installed between workstations or in settings where workers need to speak face-to-face, or directly with customers. Recyclable or washable placemats can make shared settings more sanitary. The solutions, as always, will depend on the business.