Office Envy: The Best Office Spaces of 2022

Google, Zurich, Switzerland

Google’s offices are known for their extravagance, and their Switzerland location is no exception. With exciting rooms and convenient amenities, this work of office art allows employees to be productive and comfortable while having fun.

The four-story building contains numerous themed rooms like a James Bond room with a hidden door and a jungle lounge filled with 100 different kinds of plants. The jungle lounge also has individual egg-shaped domes where employees can take a break, relax, or make a call. You can even take a slide or a fire pole to make your trip downstairs more entertaining. Google’s Zurich office additionally provides free food and massages, all in the effort to make employees feel as comfortable as possible in their workplace.

Etsy Offices, New York City

As a company with a reputation for promoting handmade goods, it’s only natural that Etsy would be crafty with its office spaces. Their office in Brooklyn embraces both creativity and sustainability.

Etsy has managed to make their office into a self-sustaining habitat. The building is flourishing with greenery that’s watered using a special rainwater irrigation system. The company has also taken efforts to use nontoxic paint, solar power, and reclaimed wood.

Office art is a key feature of the building as well, much of which comes from local artists and Etsy sellers. Not only do the offices contain plenty of artwork, but they also encourage artmaking among their employees, with features like a 3D printing lab and a screenprinting studio!

Tom Stringer Design Partners, Chicago

You might not have to travel to other countries or even other cities to find incredible office design. In fact, one of the best office spaces is located right here in Chicago. Tom Stringer Design Partners’ opulent yet residential design allows employees to feel at home in their offices.

The office features an ever-changing collection of art available to clients. The library, which also serves as a conference room, is decorated with a wall of artwork. At lunch, employees gather in the dining room. The homey design of the building both creates a sense of comfortability and community among employees and displays their craft to visitors and potential clients.

As thrilling as it might be, an office doesn’t need to have slides or exotic plants to be a great workplace. The best office spaces are those that capture the character of the organization and value the well-being of their employees. One of the simplest ways to enhance any space is through the power of art! 

Murals are a great way to make a statement, but incorporating smaller pieces can also help promote creativity in the workplace. If you’re unsure of where to start, you may want to consider renting art or taking advantage of IPMM’s art consulting services to find out what’s right for you!