The Office as a Clubhouse
byHow the modern office has transformed from a siloed environment to an amenity space, acting as an enticing venue for employee activities, benefits, and interactions.
Tips & Trends
Artificial Intelligence Humanizing the Places Where We Will Work
byThe use of algorithms in design, from fashion to buildings, is not a new concept. However, Artificial Intelligence (AI) might influence design outcomes in a more profound way: by shaping what it means to be human.
Designing the Awe-Factor: How to Create Workplaces that Evoke Emotions
byHow to create an aesthetic “wow” factor that inspires creativity, attracts new employees, and supports retention.
PLASTARC’s top picks from ANFA 2018
byMissed this year’s this conference of the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA)? Our friends at PLASTARC have got you covered with a recap of the September 20-22 event.
Wake Forest Innovation Quarter: A Transformation from Industrial Area to Vibrant Community
byA team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina has been successfully redeveloping a former tobacco manufacturing district in the city to create the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter.
Why Co-Working Needs to Change to Co-Creation for Survival
byParthajeet Sarma argues that the future of co-working lies in a co-creation model where startup focused co-working centers begin to adopt best practices from collaborative working and incubation centers.
Customer-First Design: Learning from Hospitality, Education, and Retail
byWhile modern workplace environments have become highly specialized, should designers be looking for inspiration from successful organizations in other parts of the economy?
Why Branded Spaces Grow Business and Deliver Remarkable Experiences
byKatherine Long of Illustria explains how to create authentic branded spaces that engage by taking some pointers from the retail world.
Orgatec 2018 Shows Us Welcoming, Creative, and Informal Offices
byMissed out on ORGATEC 2018? We’ve got you covered with an in-depth photo recap of the show which was held in Cologne, Germany.
Ayse Birsel on Her Design Philosophy, Work With Herman Miller, & More
byWDM’s Elise Shapiro recently interviewed Ayse Birsel to learn more about the development of Herman Miller’s Overlay and her overall design philosophy.
Workplace Week New York City: Design that Never Sleeps
byThe June 2018 Workplace Week New York (WWNY) questioned the art and the science behind creating work environments that facilitate employee happiness, wellbeing, and productivity.
Working From Home is now ‘Homing From Work’
byA new question is being asked, which challenges assumptions on the role of corporations in public life. Why have a home when you can live at work?
