Figure 4.6.3.11: Tray International logo with the company colours (Tray International (Pty) Ltd., 2008).
The social wellness factor from Dr. Hettler is presented through the introduction of recycling bins and occupational sensors within the bathrooms, this enriches staffs awareness towards the environment and adds value to Tray International’s image.
The admin staff, which consist of the director, the director’s assistant, the office manager and HR all have their private offices, which have industrial sliding doors fixed to exposed lintels. These details enhance …show more content…
The modern work space, is constantly being reinvented and aims to cater for the employees needs. The information gathered consisted of interviewing knowledgeable experienced designers based in the interior design industry. Further research entailed a detailed case study of an immense office campus in Vienna/Austria, which gave real insight into how an open and healthy environment should be designed.
The challenges faced during the research and design process included:
• Unwilling employees to answer the questionnaire during the data collection phase;
• The roof structure in the space was challenging to understand and reduced the design of the mezzanine;
• The fact that Tray International is a very paper bound company and still uses large file cabinets;
• Not being able to find out the absenteeism rate from Tray International, due to company confidentiality.
The research aspect began with exploratory measures, trying to understand and find existing theories which would relate to and support the project. Interesting topics were identified that were entirely applicable to the context. Combining the theories and primary data helped form a suitable concept model for such a context framework which can be applicable for not only corporate design, but also residential and hospitality