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.
Perkins+Will's Amber Wernick and Courtney Johnston reimagine the office as a micro-city: where coffee shops spark connections, parks promote well-being, and hallways become hubs for creativity.
Learn how to make the physical workplace a compelling destination by addressing key barriers like connection, flexibility, and convenience—while leveraging design-driven magnets that boost collaboration, culture, and retention.
Arcadis' Yarden Harari and Jodi Williams explore how circular design helps architects and designers reduce waste, cut costs, and creatively reuse materials for more sustainable workplaces.
