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DESIGNING FOR WELLBEING

Commercial Design

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October 2025

How light, space, and material choices impact creativity and mental health in workplaces

- By Venkat Neelakantan, a global leader in Corporate Real Estate

DESIGNING FOR WELLBEING

Workplace well-being and mental health, once viewed primarily through the lens of productivity, have now become central to organisational success.

This evolution has shifted the focus of office design from purely functional to more human-centric, emphasizing how the physical environment can foster creativity, support mental health, and enhance productivity. Key design elements such as lighting, spatial layout, and material choices serve as powerful tools in crafting a workplace that truly supports its people.

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