We live in an ever changing economy. Students and employees joining the work force today, think, work and act differently than past generations. It is our responsibility as designers to create spaces that respond to this younger generation. They are, in fact, future leaders of our nation.
As a firm, DLR Group is fortunate to practice across multiple sectors, including both education and workplace. Our design teams regularly share valuable information on trends and benchmarks that will shape the future of facilities for both user groups. A common theme we see in both settings is the high degree of flexibility day to day and adaptability year to year. And three kinds of specific spaces are emerging as the appropriate support for the day to day activities of the creative economy: gathering spaces that support synergies among many; pods that encourage small group interactions; and huddle spaces that foster one on one dialogue.