That is the myth of the open office, a workplace layout so pervasive that its presence is taken for granted, and its promises–of collaboration and innovation–are sacrosanct.
Everyone hates open offices. Here’s why they still exist
Open offices are bad!
How did the vision of the user-centered Action Office become sentenced to a sea of cubicles in Dilbert’s dungeon and then released into haphazardly packed benching desks?
Sound and vision: why the distracted workplace is about far more than noise
The idea of a cocktail party might be a bit dated, but it is the perfect metaphor for describing one aspect of the most common complaints about modern office design.
Overwhelming majority of workers have changing workplace expectations
New research from Aon claims that 97 percent of employers agree that employees’ expectations of their experience in the workplace are changing.
Digital transformation and an uncharted future for workplace design in 2019
As we look ahead to 2019, we are both working with teams in the US, Europe and Asia to understand how global shifts are influencing workplace design.
How to redesign your workspace to be your most productive in 2019
Productivity is always a hot topic, and you can find a plethora of tips and tools to help you get more done. If your workspace is running interference with your intentions, however, you could be derailing yourself without even knowing it.
The Open Office is Dead. Now What?
After years of experimenting with open office layouts, the search for places where developers can work both uniquely and collaboratively continues.
Landing Tenants, Evading Costly Construction Is Driving U.S. Speculative Office Development To New Heights
The 130M SF of total U.S. office product under construction at the end of 2018 is down from a cyclical high of 136M SF at the end of 2016.
A Family-Friendly Work Environment Is a Powerful Recruiting and Retention Tool
Law Firms Slow to Evolve Office Structure
Law firms have been slow to adopt modern workplace solutions, like updating back office systems and incorporating employees in work configuration needs.
Top 10 Space Fusion Trends Influencing HOK’s Workplace Designers in 2019
When space collides: New hybrid workplaces are poised to take a giant leap forward in the upcoming year.
From nudge tech to listening tools, Gartner makes some workplace predictions for 2019
BIG shows off its new full-block office in DUMBO
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has completed its move to Brooklyn, setting up shop in a new 50,000-square-foot office space only a stone’s throw from the Brooklyn Bridge.
The Value Of An Enterprise Workplace Strategy And Responsible Design
Approached strategically, the workplace has the potential to inspire people to be at their best and do their best work.
The “50 Feet” Design Concept: Productivity Within Arm’s Reach
While the pendulum continues to swing, how design stands to leverage what matters most in the workplace is much more complex than the partitioning of space.
Here’s what 2009-era Microsoft thought life would be like in 2019
How to Prepare for the New Office Space Trends
Open plan 2.0: Tips for a successful transition to a new open-office design
When it’s time to make the move, designers can support clients in introducing a new workplace environment.
Uncharted Futures: Design Influences for 2019
The Era of the Internet of Things
Most of the tools we and other organizations use to make workplace design decisions today are based on static, point-in time data.