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From smart ergonomics to modular seating and a fresh take on the resimercial aesthetic, Buro’s 2025 Workplace Design Trends Report explores the ideas shaping tomorrow’s offices. Discover how flexibility, inclusivity, and sustainability are redefining the workplace, and how Buro’s seating can help you bring these trends to life.

Meet the Buro Maverick 24/7 Controller Chair, New Zealand’s new heavy-duty office chair designed for endurance, comfort, and style. With ergonomic features that support natural movement, a build tough enough for round-the-clock shifts, and finishes that will elevate your workspace, the Maverick is purpose-built for the way Kiwis work and play.

Brisbane physiotherapist Jarryd Croxford wants to challenge the “perfect posture” myth. In this Q&A, he shares why regular movement matters more than sitting upright all day, how office ergonomics can reduce workplace injuries, and what to look for in an adjustable ergonomic chair, especially one endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).

NeoCon 2025 spotlighted six key trends shaping the future of workplace design. From soft curves and earthy tones to smart layouts and acoustic features, designers are rethinking what office spaces should feel like. Explore our Product Development team’s highlights, and how Buro’s ergonomic chairs support the shift toward comfort, flexibility, and home-inspired design.

Nature-inspired colour palettes are everywhere right now: tech, fashion, and in the workplace, too. In this Q&A, we speak to Lily Ng from premium New Zealand wool carpet company, Bremworth, about commercial colour trends of 2025, and how concepts like resimercial workspaces, biophilic design, and colour psychology are leading to smarter, more inclusive work environments.

The workplace is changing. In this follow-up to our hybrid work series, we ask workplace design experts Gillian Brookes and Harry Healy what’s coming next. Here’s their take on how smarter strategies, flexible design, and thoughtful furniture choices can help workplaces stay connected, productive, and future-ready.