Growing up in Denmark, I learned early on that design isn't a luxury or a 'perk'—it is a fundamental human right. In my culture, we have a word, Arbejdsglæde, which literally translates to 'work-joy.' It is the belief that the spaces where we spend our lives should not only function but should actively contribute to our well-being, our trust in one another, and our collective success.
For twenty years, I have brought this philosophy to North America, but I’ve realized that most organizations are only looking at the 'tip of the iceberg.' They invest in trendy furniture and open-concept layouts—the visible 10%—and wonder why their culture still feels fragmented and their people feel drained.
At MetteSpace, we dive deeper.
The iThrive® framework was born from the realization that a workspace is a hidden resource. Beneath the surface of every floor plan lies a complex ecosystem of neuroscience, psychological safety, and human behavior. If those submerged elements aren't aligned with your mission, the most beautiful office in the world will remain an uninspired detriment to your growth.
My mission is to help leaders in both North America and Europe to stop viewing real estate as a facilities expense and start seeing it as their most powerful cultural asset. Whether in a home/office, a high-growth startup, or a global institution, we don't just design rooms. We design the foundation for greatness."
— Mette Johansen Keating Founder & CEO, MetteSpace
Some "before photos" in places we're working on currently... they'll look very much different when we create the portfolio gallery soon!
