Intersections in Workplace Design
There’s no doubt that collaboration is key in the workplace today, but is it possible to truly optimize offices for teamwork? When firm FCA designed their own Philadelphia headquarters, the architects were inspired by the concept of intersections at every level, from streets to interactions among colleagues. The architects began looking at spaces in the middle of the pandemic in 2021, working remotely yet already envisioning a more meaningful workplace. “When we started our search, we did everything remotely and all of the trappings of digital,” said Ann Hoffman, director of workplace strategies at FCA. “We kept thinking about building space that would give us a reason to come together again.” By reviewing where different crossings are found, from highways to geodesic domes, and even the roads in Spain, the team was able to expand on the idea of intersections in every facet of life. They applied it not only …
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