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Many companies these days are redesigning their offices to make them more comfortable and welcoming to boost their employees' creativity and productivity. They often take their lead from some of the biggest companies on the planet, and three of the companies that are leading the way are Skype, Google and Twitter. Here's a look at their unique offices to provide you with inspiration for your own office redesign.


Skype's office in Palo Alto was designed by Design Blitz, and it is colourful, creative and contemporary.

Skype wanted its office to reflect its innovation, and in its design it has incorporated a number of interesting features. These include mobile white boards throughout the office for informal meetings, freestanding pods, and even relaxing areas complete with rocks and fake grass.

The immediate impression is of a space that is creative and elegant but highly functional and productive, which is surely the intention behind the design.

2. Google

Google's London office is 160,000 square feet of fun. At least, that's the impression Google is hoping to give off to prospective employees.

Designed by Penson Group, it is a £1 billion, 11-storey space in King's Cross complete with climbing wall, indoor football pitch, rooftop pool, dance studio, Union Jack flags, allotments, gym, café and more.

Communal areas in various styles – such as the Granny Flat complete with old-fashioned furniture and wallpaper – provide fun and comfortable areas to share ideas. Recycled and reclaimed materials are used throughout, and laptops are always nearby to capture bursts of inspiration.

Through its office, Google is projecting itself as a dynamic company to work for, ensuring that its employees look forward to going to work and want to spend time there.

3. Twitter

Twitter's San Francisco office is different from Google's in that it has focused on something altogether simpler. It still boasts unique and fun features like a yoga studio and a rooftop garden complete with beautiful views, but the overall effect is one of elegance and sustainability.

One of the most interesting features of the office is its location. Twitter moved into Mid-Market in June 2012, heralding a change in fortune for the area. Whereas it used to be a run-down and undesirable area of San Francisco, Twitter's arrival in the Art Deco building– encouraged by a tax break – has seen other companies like Spotify and Yammer move into the area, which has now been renamed Central Market.

Twitter's arrival has therefore led to the redevelopment of an entire area. The influence of the office goes beyond its interior, highlighting Twitter's reputation as an influential company.

Get Inspired

If your office is in need of a makeover, why not get inspired by the above offices? These companies may have multi-million dollar budgets, but you could still stake inspiration from them. Find a company focusing on office space planning and furniture, such as http://www.rapidoffice.co.uk, and you too could improve the design of your office to inspire creativity in your workforce.

The office space is so important for any company, and many organisations are realising this now. No matter what your budget, invest in improving your office for your employees, and you will be investing in the future of your company.

Author Bio
Scott McGrane has an eye for the innovative and functional. He enjoys blogging about creative inspirations for designing usable, fun, and productive spaces in which to live and work.