Re-entry & Re-imagining a fundamentally different workplace Do you remember when our biggest fear in April was “Tax Day”? We are one month into the Coronavirus pandemic, and collectively, we have embarked on a new way of being. We now work remotely and have very little physical interaction with one another. We eat our meals…
DetailsWhat is biophilia? biophilia – noun; bio·phil·ia: “love of life;” our innate need to connect with nature. Immersing ourselves in nature has proven biological and emotional benefits. Biophilic design is an emerging and extremely effective trend in school design. In a nutshell, learning environments are inspired by nature, but the benefits they derive are broader…
DetailsThe year is 2020…wow, that sounds big and important. Honestly, to me, it sounds like the era of The Jetsons that I used to watch when I was a child. The age of hand-held devices and instant information is not that old, but technology is advancing as fast as we blink, and we are forgetting how to interact and work without it.
DetailsMobility in the classroom is critical to the success of the four C’s of learning: Communication Collaboration Critical Thinking Creativity All students do not learn the same, so collaborative learning spaces that are flexible and adaptive put students in a position to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Classroom design is a powerful tool for improving…
DetailsOn October 11, 2019, members of TeamPAR and Wilsonart teamed up for IIDA of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Chapter’s 6th Annual Fashion Meets Finish show at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ. This year’s theme was “The Art of the In-Between” and “PAR:art” worked their tails off to create the most majestic garment to walk…
DetailsWe are proud of the work our team has accomplished at Ferring Pharmaceuticals in Parsippany, NJ. As is the case in many corporate offices, we were tasked with solving an acoustical issue – this one in the CEO’s private dining room. How did we accomplish this? We used Merino Wool Felt “tree top” pendants (from…
DetailsOur PARsolutions team was tasked with designing a gym from scratch within a window-less warehouse at a pharmaceutical company in Chestnut Ridge, NY. We specified all the finishes, including designing the wall murals, choosing color palettes, and supplying and installing the wall murals, mirrors and flooring. How do you think prospective hires and employees are…
DetailsThe office environment is forever evolving. Some trends are fleeting, and some are here to stay. One size does not fit all, and here is why…. Four generations are co-existing in the workplace and the size of a typical office environment is shrinking. Generation X and the Boomers are in charge and value different things…
DetailsThe saying goes, “put your money where your mouth is.” Well, Alexa, Karen and Tina did just that! We design and sell renovation projects all day long but wanted to better understand the process from start to finish. Therefore, Wayne and Vinny supervised this female dynamic trio as we scraped and prepared the sub-floors and…
DetailsSpring is upon us. Leaves will return to the trees and flowers will bloom and in preparation we engage in “spring cleaning” from washing windows to opening pool houses and readying our properties after a long, hard winter. Sunlight occupies more hours of the day and Earth Day reappears on our calendars. What have you…
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