Although many companies have ditched closed-door offices and even open cubicles in favor of communal, desk-to-desk workspaces in an effort to encourage unplanned interactions (and to save money), fewer go so far as to routinely shake up seating assignments.
Newmark Knight Frank Evolves the Process Behind Workplace Design
Nestled into cozy nooks of Newmark Knight Frank in its Los Angeles and Orange County offices resides the dream team of real estate workplace strategists.
Can Good Office Design Really Boost Business?
People are spending more and more time at work with Britons on average using 35% of their waking hours in the office, so it is crucial to keep employees motivated whilst incorporating the latest design trends to any work space.
Flexibility is the new trend in office spaces
More an evolution than a revolution, technological and social change has kickstarted the transformation of traditional office spaces.
For a Better Workplace, Put People First
When employees are frustrated by a workplace that doesn’t support their work, productivity decreases; in the worst case, they stop using some spaces all together.
CBRE Research: Flexible workspace is Fastest Growing Industry in Manhattan
A new report by CBRE reveals that over 900,000 sq ft of flexible workspace was leased during Q1 2018 in Manhattan.
Boardrooms Are Beginning To Morph Into 'Client Collaboration Spaces'
One of the last bastions of old-style office space, the boardroom, is finally giving way to new design.
The Mamava Mini - A Design Solution inspired by Millennial Moms
Simple fact: less complex workplaces increase levels of employee engagement
Organizations that invest in simplifying their workplace benefit from greater trust, advocacy, innovation and retention among employees.
Five Questions You Need To Ask When Choosing A Workspace Solution
The world is witnessing the birth of a workspace revolution that is disrupting the way entire industries are operating.
Could ditching rectangular desks improve oppressive open-plan offices?
Open-plan offices are zapping our productivity. In the quest to improve them, designers have fiddled with various solutions ranging from privacy booths to high-back chairs and sound-muffling partitions. But design industry veteran Karen John thinks that we’ve been neglecting one fundamental element: the desk.
Unilever transformed its old office park into an ultra-sustainable HQ
The building comes with a unique arrangement: If its energy savings–from things like smart cooling and heating systems–don’t live up to the promises, the developer will cover the bills.
Pre- and Post-Occupancy Evaluations Go Digital
Architects now have an array of customizable, market-ready technologies with which to assess their designs—if they chose to do so.
This is the first look at Nvidia’s wild new 750,000 sq ft building
Nvidia is using Gensler to design the building and it will be constructed by Devcon, the same companies tapped for the first building.
Workspace Needs A Place To Chill, Millennials Say
What is one thing millennials want in an office that their parents probably never thought of? A place to relax.
Why Millennials and Technology are Changing the Future Workplace
While the nature of the workplace has changed dramatically within the past decade, the advancement in technology is moving faster than ever.
Workplace IoT: Smart Office Applications for Better Productivity
Remote working preferred, with just one in ten workers happiest in an office environment
Coworking trends are influencing design and layout of central London offices
The rise of coworking and flexible working are affecting the design and layout of central London offices, with many traditional offices being given makeovers to reflect current trends in wellness and connectivity.
Top perks wanted by workers revealed – including free gyms and day off on their birthday
However more than half of those polled don’t think there really is such a thing as the perfect employer.