In the latest turn of events around Ford’s return to Detroit, the motor giant has tapped Snøhetta to lead the design of its new Corktown campus, along with the renovation of its headquarters in Dearborn.
IA Analytics: Now and Looking Ahead
Over two years ago, IA began an initiative focused on the in-depth potential of data in workplace design to deliver new insights and enhance the design process.
Ichiro Iwasaki: 'Work and home environments are getting mixed nowadays'
One of the most enduring trends in design is certainly the blurring of the boundaries between work and living spaces.
How Do We Design Workplaces That Support Mental Health And Well-Being
A bug-eyed view of workplace design
This is not just a law for dogs and churches. It is something we should consider when we look at workplace design and is yet one more reason to question the idea that there is one ideal form of office towards which all must evolve.
The Five Pillars of Effective Space Management
Rapid advances in workplace mobility over the past 20 years have forced organizations to rethink how they manage their space and equip their people with the right tools at the right time.
The role of workplace design in employee engagement
A great deal of current research and anecdotal evidence suggests that engaged employees are much less likely to leave their current organization.
Finding Balance
Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer writes in his book “Dying for a Paycheck” that workplace stress is taking a physical and psychological toll on employees and costing employers billions.
Juno Therapeutics in Seattle by Tangram Interiors
Juno Therapeutics in Seattle engaged Tangram Interiors for a flagship project showcasing the expertise of the companys Tangram Studio and Tangram Technology divisions.
We should not be quite so quick to demonise the open plan office
There is a witch hunt on in the workplace. “Open plan” has become a dirty word and the national press are leading the mob in vilifying this so-called scourge.
Behavior by Design: Market Forces Demand New Workplace Behaviors
This is the third in a continuing series of articles exploring the link between the built environment and the human behaviors that unfold therein.
How Designer Grace Eun Creates Workplaces for Google, Valve, and Microsoft
Modern Fit-Outs Demand New Tech and Human Intellect
By leveraging space utilization and fit-out technology tools, workplace strategists can gain a deeper understanding of where things are now and where they need to go next.
Noise pollution in offices is worsening and people are leaving jobs as a result
According to the report, conditions are much worse now than three years ago when Oxford Economics conducted its first study.
A fantastic workplace does not necessarily have to be innovative, just fantastic
Everyone deserves a fantastic place to work. Sometimes that’s an agile workplace. Sometimes it’s something else entirely, that works. The only right answer is the one that’s right.
Four key points to consider when creating a digital workplace
As the use of digital technologies and data to create new value propositions and operating models becomes more commonplace, workplaces across the world are being affected across sectors, from manufacturing to local government.
To improve open-plan offices, look at the evolution of elementary school classrooms
In the search for answers to fix the tyranny of open-plan offices, researching the history of elementary classrooms yields a surprising catalog of ideas.
Whitepaper: Evolving Landscape requires Agile Approaches
The evolving landscape of work has very real implications for real estate, creating a new wave of expectations and opportunities.
Nearly half of employees still assigned to same place as the traditional office clings on
The worry over a loss in productivity when people are able to work anywhere is entirely unfounded, and what we once called “alternative”, we have come to call current and future workplace strategies.
Why Designing Workspaces Should Be a Walk in the Park
Bringing the outside in, today’s workspaces are increasingly mirroring the lush green landscapes of the great outdoors.