Workspace revolution

Office decoration has become a real issue in recent years. Various studies have confirmed the importance of colour and art to productivity and, more generally, to a company's attractiveness. Decoration and furnishings are increasingly an integral part of the image that a company projects to its various employees. Muzéo contributes to the well-being of the various employees within a company by proposing decorative concepts through the prism of art, in particular by involving employees in the decision-making process and in the final decoration of their offices. 

Muzéo offers companies a fully integrated decorating solution, starting with a consultancy phase within the agency. During this phase, Muzéo identifies the specific challenges and needs of each client and office, from objectives such as : 

Increasing occupancy rates by encouraging employees to return to the office

Federating and retaining existing teams

Enhancing the employer brand to attract tomorrow's talent

Reinforcing social links by creating meeting places and opportunities for exchange.

Based on this information, Muzéo designs a personalised artistic concept, accompanied by an appropriate storytelling. The Muzéo creative team then takes charge of deploying all the artistic elements for the overall decoration. This includes a selection of works of art (paintings, sculptures, etc.) or objects, as well as frescoes, glazing, signage and acoustics. Every utilitarian element of an office can thus become a means of decoration and expression serving the company and its spaces. 

At the same time as the design phase, the sales team works out a budget with the customer. Muzéo then calls on the Atelier to produce and install the products on site. Each project is handled by a dedicated project manager, guaranteeing customers personalised follow-up and a dedicated contact at every stage of the process.

According to data from the Observatoire de l'Immobilier Durable, employee well-being plays an essential role in preserving human capital and optimising a company's productivity. This importance has recently been underlined by the emergence of WELL certification, a new international standard for the workplace. This accreditation identifies the fundamental criteria for improving the well-being of employees within companies, such as air, water and light quality, physical activity, nutrition, psychological well-being and comfort. It also highlights the promotion of beauty and art, as well as aesthetic interior fittings in workspaces, such as wall decoration, signage and glazing.

Companies often forget that art, culture and, more generally, corporate decoration have a positive influence on the value, productivity and well-being of their employees.

In fact, the quality and aesthetics of interior design have a direct influence on how employees perceive their premises, which has a significant impact on their well-being and, by extension, their productivity. Individuals working in offices that value art and design are around 15% more productive and make fewer mistakes. Studies in psychology also confirm that the presence of art within a company has a positive effect on work, reducing stress and the number of sick days for employees. Finally, employees who have the opportunity to choose the art and decoration in their company are 30% more productive and experience fewer health problems. 

In today's environment, employees are looking for innovative experiences that match their personality, interests and fulfilment in the workplace. Indeed, 9 out of 10 employees aspire to offices that encourage regeneration and inspiration. JLL's advice is to move the company into the realm of emotion, where boldness and wonder can flourish. We need to surprise the occupants of the space, vary the atmosphere according to the work environment, introduce the ephemeral and renew spaces to allow minds to regenerate and employees' creativity to express itself. 60.8% of employees think that artistic content stimulates their creativity in the office.

In 2020, Altarea Cogedim's head office has established itself as an outstanding example. The group has made a point of creating a working environment imbued with a captivating narrative, focused on the city and the human aspect. Muzéo was integrated into the architectural project drawn up by the Wilmotte agency, contributing to a harmonious decor throughout all the spaces. The most striking memory remains in the dressing of the 150 meeting rooms, each adorned with customised cultural content, carefully selected for the occupants. 

Another project, although more confidential, proved just as demanding: the creation, in 2023, of the portrait gallery of the Presidents of the 5th Republic for the Palais de l'Alma. At the request of the Presidency, we designed bespoke frames for each of the French Presidents, from General De Gaulle to Emmanuel Macron. This astonishing and prestigious gallery reflects all the skills of our Atelier.

The professional landscape has undergone a significant transformation with the advent of the COVID, profoundly altering the uses and expectations associated with workspaces. This evolution, which is already underway, will continue to shape working environments in the years to come. Teleworking has become the unavoidable norm, raising a host of questions about the relevance of being in the office, building team loyalty and forging social links within the company. 

Decision-makers will continue to ask themselves what answers they can come up with, and what the best levers are for getting the most out of their buildings and spaces. We will undoubtedly be moving towards smaller, hybrid spaces that can adapt to the ever-changing needs of employees. To attract and retain employees, the notion of occupier services will become essential. The influence of the hotel industry will be increasingly pronounced, and a new world will emerge, combining work, living and experience.

Occupants will not just be ‘customers’, they will also be the actors in their workspace. The collaborative aspect will become increasingly important, and employees will have to be involved in the design and life of their ecosystem. Office design will play a major role in this development, combining the decorative codes of the hotel industry with team involvement and corporate values.