New Work

Digitalization and two years of pandemic have changed the design of training rooms, educational institutions and offices in a very short time. «New Work», according to the German Future Institute, which deals with social developments and tendencies, one of the twelve megatrends, is the result of global developments such as home office, Individualization and a strong upheaval in the culture of knowledge and its communication.

Changed knowledge culture
In decentralized structures, a huge amount of knowledge is generated globally day by day, which is made accessible to the masses, not only to elites, but also to the masses. Thanks to Google, Twitter, Instagram & Co., information can now be spread in no time. In addition, thanks to digital tools, it is possible for students and employees to (further) train from anywhere or prepare for face-to-face events. If there are seminars, meetings or training courses on site, exchange is the top priority. Frontal instruction is now considered a didactic one-way street, agility and flexibility are the watchwords of the hour. Those who do not remain mentally mobile are left behind.

Change as an opportunity: «Flipped Classroom»
These changes are not only noticeable in didactics, but in all areas of knowledge transfer. One of the phenomena, the so-called «flipped classroom», is one of the most exciting developments in the field of education, as it literally turns the familiar upside down. With this concept, students prepare for face-to-face courses using traditional or digital learning materials in self-study. These are then largely freed from pure knowledge transfer, knowledge transfer is made possible in the form of practice-oriented interaction between the participants. This form of exchange promotes the practical acquisition of knowledge and at the same time expresses global developments that go far beyond training rooms and educational institutions.

New requirements for interior design and furniture
The changes in the area of education ensure that even interior designers and product manufacturers have to rethink the process at the beginning. Lightweight, durable and multifunctional furniture, characterised by stackability, castors or hybrid functions, are the concepts of the hour; without built-in electronic options for charging laptops, tablets and mobile phones, nothing works anymore. Folding tables that can be turned into whiteboards, round tables for balanced discussions, flexible seating areas with floor cushions to change perspective or light, stackable chairs with row connections for events - the possibilities are now as diverse as the needs. 

Zingg-Lamprecht as a reliable partner for spatial planning
Due to the wide range of requirements, it is even more important for contractors to work with partners who have a broad knowledge of development trends in the various market segments. On the one hand, it is important to meet all wishes and to take the right direction with regard to trends and developments. On the other hand, it is of great importance to stand out from competitors and to make statements with successful room design. For the team at Zingg-Lamprecht, being able to draw on the experience of various projects means that we can offer you - depending on the wishes and size of your project - comprehensive consulting, procurement and implementation. We can already count Education First, the Kantonsschule Bülach and other Swiss schools and companies among our satisfied customers.