This clever retrofit showcases the work of the London-based practice in a highly animated, richly detailed new workplace
Watch: Squire and Partners’ new studio is a retrofit of a department store in Brixton
The Benefits of Ancillary Spaces in the Modern Workplace
One of the key factors driving the shift toward ancillary spaces is a desire for comfort in the office. Rather than the rigidity of more formal workstations, ancillary settings often have a residential sensibility with a more relaxing atmosphere.
Melinda Gates says the modern workplace isn’t suitable for America’s modern workforce
Gates writes about how the American workplace was essentially set up around the notion that employees had partners who would stay home and do the (unpaid) work of caring for children and the household, etc.
How to design a behaviourally effective office
Open plan offices seem to have become the default design for workplaces. This is due largely to pragmatic advantages like cost savings and utilisation of floor space. However, just because they are popular doesn’t mean they are best.
Iconic Chicago Post Office gets a long-awaited renovation by Gensler
Officially dubbed “The Post Office,” the project features a spiffy new logo that evokes wings in flight, a motif that appears throughout the initial renderings as light fixtures and design elements.
Why People Feel More Productive Working Remotely
According to an annual public survey of more than 5,500 people who work remotely or are interested in doing so – compiled by a flexible job search and info platform called FlexJobs – the top factor many professionals use to determine which job to choose is whether the prospective employer can help them achieve the ever-desirable work/life balance.
European businesses could save $243 billion by reducing wasted space in office buildings
Research published to mark the beginning of World Green Building Week suggests that businesses in Europe could realise savings of up to $243 billion in reduced rental costs alone if their office buildings were refurbished to the most efficient standards.
Insight Briefing: the business case for design and build
Simplicity is all. And it is this that is the underlying principle behind ‘Design and Build’; often the best, fastest and least expensive method of developing and implementing an office design project, yet also one of the least understood, especially with regard to its ability to deliver exceptional design.
Play to work: leisure in office design
Business is, by definition, geared towards profit. So how then to justify spending money on employee’s leisure zones?
Outdoor Space? Yes, please!
Programming for outdoor space presents a unique set of considerations as compared to programming for an indoor environment.
Office Makeovers may be Needed; Millennials want Flexible Spaces
Professionals, and especially millennials, increasingly prefer flexible office spaces that enable social interactions and accommodate all kinds of work styles.
After 162 Years Savills Breaks The Traditional Workplace Mould With Workthere
Although Workthere is independent and acts with the flexibility of a standalone brand, it certainly benefits from its affiliation with a real estate company of considerable reputation.
Wellbeing in the Workplace Means More Cake for Everyone
Investing in the wellbeing of your people improves the bottom line and boosts employee retention and attraction. There is a reason that workplace wellness is a $6 billion industry in the United States.
Facebook is dropping $35 million to lease a beautiful, earthquake-resistant skyscraper in San Francisco — take a look inside
The 436,000-square-foot office space will be Facebook's first outpost in San Francisco. The company currently shuttles thousands of employees from the city to its headquarters in Menlo Park, which is located about 35 miles south.
Listen: Destination Workplaces
IA Senior Workplace Strategist Jim Truhan and Design Director Shane Katsoolis discuss the qualities that make workplaces a destination for employees, including the outlook of the future of the workplace .
Designer Spotlight: Poppin's 'Work Happy' Office Furnishings Create Dynamic Workspaces
Poppin has worked with over 20,000 business customers, including LinkedIn, Squarespace, Kate Spade, and Shutterfly, to help them create work environments that appeal to the type of employees they wish to attract.
September 20, 2017 Shocking level of dissatisfaction amongst workplace occupants, finds Leesman
There is a shocking level of dissatisfaction among the workforce according to a new global report from Leesman, which looks at how a poorly planned workplace can have a negative impact on employees, and inhibit their ability to perform. The findings show that while employers continue to face economic uncertainty, many of their employees are having to endure workplaces that fail to support their basic working day, obstructing their ability to positively contribute to business success.
The new office: How work spaces are evolving
How an office space is designed and used has become an important brand differentiator and tool for attracting—and retaining—quality staff.
Coca-Cola’s Headquarters Have A Refreshing New Look
Coca-Cola’s campus approach mimics what a lot of tech giants are doing: ensuring employees never have to leave the campus for their day-to-day needs.
Brands should empower their employees as much as their customers
Designers are always striving to put customer experience at the heart of their projects – and rightly so. But all-too-often, the teams that deliver these experiences are sidelined. What’s missing is a true love for employees.