Explore the "remote work paradox"—why 31% of remote workers feel engaged, yet 64% report suffering well-being, and how AI, hybrid models, and workplace design play into these challenges.
Explore the "remote work paradox"—why 31% of remote workers feel engaged, yet 64% report suffering well-being, and how AI, hybrid models, and workplace design play into these challenges.
Architect and workplace thought leader Hana Kassem and renowned cultural anthropologist Melissa Fisher explore how using ethnographic insights can inform workplace design and enable the integration of ‘third places’ into the workplace to foster social cohesion and community.
Baker Barrios Architect's Marilyn Russell shares how to design a multigenerational workplace that blends the best of Baby Boomer experience, Gen X pragmatism, Millennial collaboration, and Gen Z digital fluency—creating an office where every generation thrives.
SmithGroup's Alex Leadon explores the evolving concept of 'first, second, and third places' in the context of work and community, highlighting how beauty, purpose, and meaning shape our emotional connection to physical spaces."
Perkins+Will's Stephen Lenz and Joyce Lai demonstrate how today’s top workplace design strategies create agile, inclusive offices that support every generation and drive employee engagement.
Kerr's Sarah Layne shares how inclusive workplace design boosts productivity, supports neurodiverse employees, and enhances ROI by creating spaces that cater to diverse needs and foster collaboration.
At Coverings 2025, authenticity emerged as a central theme, with manufacturers prioritizing tactile surfaces and sustainable practices alongside technological innovation.
From intentional arrivals to curated connections, Cora Visnick shares how elements from luxury resorts—think The White Lotus—can transform your office into a hub for collaboration, productivity, and the whole self.
It’s no longer unthinkable to consider a robotic receptionist or AI-powered assistant welcoming members, managing bookings, or even offering local lunch recommendations with a smile (or at least a programmed one).
SmithGroup's Madeline Dunsmore points out that if you are in the business of providing office space today, you are also in the business of gathering, whether you know it or not.
As glass towers rise and green cover shrinks, architects and developers are turning to a powerful design philosophy that reconnects people with nature: biophilic design.
Struggling to revitalize empty commercial real estate, companies are repurposing spaces for vertical farming - creating fresh opportunities for both food security and corporate sustainability in the future of work.
JLL's Ram Srinivasan explore how Apple TV+’s 'Severance' mirrors real-world AI, leadership, and workplace change—revealing the urgent need for intentional work design.