The way we work shapes our economies, our businesses, and our lives—and it’s shifting every day. We believe in design’s capacity to drive organizational change, jump start innovation, strengthen cultural values, and grow smarter businesses. In the face of rapid global change, we are continually rethinking how the workplace can embrace deeper levels of authenticity, agility, and humanity. Welcome to our (open) office.
Tech companies have long been pioneers in workplace design, pushing boundaries of the high-performance office with forward-thinking features. Beyond the bells and whistles lie compelling lessons about using space to reinforce stories, support rapid growth and cater to individual needs. Read More +
As educational spaces have adopted workplace’s growing focus on mobility and activity-based spaces, the workplace can learn a lot from schools about the value of play as well as a culture that supports learning so it’s celebrated, not stifled. The continuum of learning is real. Read More +
The flexible and mobile nature of work today has brought rise to third-place settings for meeting, working independently, socializing and relaxing. Our Capella Tower project re-thinks the office lobby, transforming it into a workplace in its own right. Read More +
How far have we come when dealing with working remotely? Three incidents in New York City over the last decade have shown us how incredibly things have changed, and a recent Twitter chat revealed what we like and miss the most about going remote. Read More +
What inspires a leading designer? The Ideas + Buildings team sat down with Linzi Cassels to explore what propels her work to be some of the most remarkable out there. Read More +
There is nuance in mobility types. Learn the importance of defining terms upfront when considering the mobile workplace. Read More +
A meeting of the (real estate) minds in London reveals some key trends to look out for in the occupier market for 2015. Read More +
What are the top ten lessons about the mobile workplace? Janice Barnes shares what’s she’s learned, from the importance of congruence to the need for multiple pilots. Read More +
The physical design of a workplace may not be solely to blame for the recent cries to do away with the open office. Rather, there are other forces at play like the current nature of work itself. Read More +
To get an accurate read on a project’s outcome, it’s important to prioritize both pre- and post-occupancy evaluations. Here are four guidelines to getting comprehensive results for all project types. Read More +
