Designing the Office of the Future: Fostering Collaboration and Productivity in the New Workplace

The pandemic has transformed the way we work. For many, following more than a year of working remotely, a hybrid model is now the norm. Employees are becoming more intentional about why and when they visit the office, seeking in-person collaboration, quiet areas for focused work, or even just a change of scenery. To meet this evolving demand, companies must re-envision the office to foster collaboration, inspiration, and productivity — aspects of work that may have become increasingly difficult during sustained periods of working at home. This is where design comes in: through comfortable, well-appointed spaces that cater to varying workplace needs, where companies can encourage employees to gather, share new ideas, and innovate in ways that support their business. Designing a Destination The hybrid workplace model has led to the growing distribution of teams across multiple locations — whether at home, or in workspaces across a city, country, or …