Home office

The system is based on a single, repeating building block, which is prefabricated using CNC technology and robotic assembly by two industrial robots

Architecture

Pop-up office, studio or cafe built with blocks fabricated by robots

A team of post-graduate students from London's Bartlett School of Architecture’s Design Computation Lab has created a modular home office to promote its automated architecture project, which involves the use of robotic fabrication.

British architect Richard John Andrews has recently completed a self-build micro-office in the backyard of his East London home

Architecture

UK architect builds backyard studio for under $15,500

British architect Richard John Andrews has recently completed a self-build micro-office in the backyard of his East London home, dubbed Light Shed.

Mission Control is covered in a total of 546 wooden broom heads

Architecture

Hairy micro-office provides a distraction-free workspace

Here's an unusual little project from 2hd Architecture Workshop. Named Mission Control, the home office is described as "an experimental hairy micro-office" by the firm and is covered in broom heads, lending it a quirky appearance that offers no obvious clue as to the building's purpose.

Pricing for the Escape Pod varies depending on the configuration and style options selected

Architecture

Podmakers offers an Escape to adaptable garden getaway

Imagined as a garden retreat for workers, visitors or anyone in need of a little timeout, the Escape Pod from UK-based design firm Podmakers is a versatile backyard dwelling that can be adapted to the user's requirements, which might even include changing orientation to catch the afternoon sun.

The size and shape of a Modulos Desk can be determined by the user

Around The Home

Interchangeable desk modules meet the changing needs of home/office workers

The Modulos Desk has been designed to cope with the changing demands of the modern workforce, with modules that bolt together to form a custom desk made up of rotating tablet docks, wireless charging zones, USB hubs and groovy pencil holders. And when the job changes, so can the desk configuration.

Dwell says that the Live/Work units "offer an alternative to traditional mixed-use spaces and the opportunity to live more sustainably"

Architecture

Dwell's new Seattle houses let you Live/Work the dream

Lots of people have a home office, but few homes are designed to be literally part office. Dwell Developments' new Live/Work homes in Seattle, however, are exactly that home-office hybrid. They're aimed at improving the lifestyles and environmental footprints of their residents.

When pressed, the Saent controller launches a distraction-free work session via an accompanying app on the user's computer

Computers

Saent halts productivity distractions at the push of a button

Staying productive at work can be tricky, with emails, social networks and news websites among the distractions vying for your attention. Saent is aimed at helping users to remain focused by minimizing minimizes the potential for distraction and encourage a better working rhythm.

Ikea is looking to tap into the standing desk craze with Bekant

Around The Home

Ikea's adjustable Bekant desk looks to bring you to your feet

The world's largest furniture retailer is joining the standing desk party, with Ikea launching its Bekant desk that adjusts mechanically from sitting to standing position and features the company's characteristically sleek design.