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.
With thoughtful design and an emphasis on balance, coworking spaces are setting the standard for how workspaces can help employees unplug and achieve a healthier work-life rhythm.
Most workplaces still fail to accommodate neurodivergent employees—HOK's Kay Sargent shares how neuroinclusive design can transform offices into spaces that support focus, well-being, and productivity for all.
