Cooperations

Sedus is working with the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO as part of the Office 21® innovation network because we are pursuing a common goal: to design working environments that focus on people and are future-proof, sustainable and effective. At a time when work is undergoing profound changes due to hybrid models, technological innovations and social transformation, there is a need for well-founded research and practical concepts. This is exactly where our cooperation comes in. 

The Office 21® network explores how offices will look and function in the future, and what they will be like. Working with scientists, planners and companies from a variety of industries, they develop scenarios and practical models that help organisations to design working environments effectively. Sedus has many years of expertise in ergonomics, furniture design and interior concepts to contribute to this process, while at the same time gaining exclusive insights into trends and findings long before they become visible on the market. 

The goal is to develop working environments that not only optimise use of space, but also encourage motivation, productivity and well-being. The cooperation with Fraunhofer IAO gives us the opportunity to test innovations at an early stage and translate them into market-driven, people-oriented solutions – through flexible space management strategies, data-driven planning or new usage concepts for office areas.

Sedus collaborates with the BDIA because we share the same conviction: spaces are more than just floor area – they influence our thinking, our health and the way we socialise. Interior design is becoming increasingly important, especially in the context of modern working environments. That's why we rely on dialogue with the people who design these spaces with vision, responsibility and competence. Working with the BDIA allows us access to the latest developments at an early stage, so that we can develop solutions that are right on point in terms of both function and culture. 

Our goal is to focus on spaces, transforming them and making them emotionally accessible. Because spaces have an effect – on well-being, our productivity and our attitude to life and work. The association actively promotes this vision by sharing expertise, encouraging young talent and networking on an international scale. Sedus puts this understanding into practice firstly by designing spaces to be functional, but also by creating an intentional aesthetic impact. Through concepts such as the Work Café, a place that serves as a link between communication and concentration. Materials, zoning and furniture are used here in a way that creates atmosphere, so that each space becomes an immersive experience. 

The Association of German Interior Architects (BDIA) has played a key role in shaping the development of interior design in Germany for more than 70 years. Originally set up as a professional association for interior designers, the BDIA has developed over the decades into a trailblazing platform for design, spatial thinking and architectural quality. This is evident in its active role in professional bodies, helping to shape university curricula and awarding prizes for innovative interior design projects. 

The BDIA approaches interior architecture not only as a design discipline, but as a life enhancement in cultural, social and functional terms.

Sedus is a member of the Interior Business Association (Industrieverband Büro und Arbeitswelt e. V). The association represents the office furniture sector and deals with the key aspects of office work, covering everything from questions about what makes a company attractive as an employer to holistic interior design.

Contact:
German Business Interior Association IBA
(Industrieverband Büro und Arbeitswelt e. V.)
Bierstadter Straße 39, 65189 Wiesbaden, Germany
Phone: +49 611 1736-0, info@iba.online
https://iba.online

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Sedus Stoll AG is a member of the German Working Committee for Environmentally Conscious Management (Bundesdeutscher Arbeitskreises für Umweltbewusstes Management e.V.).
As a member of this association, we are committed to sustainable management and the implementation of future-oriented environmental concepts and projects.
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