KnollĀ recently hosted members of ONE Global Design, a consortium of owner-led interior design firms in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, to discuss trends they are observing, the design needs of their corporate clients and the changing nature of work across the globe. This new paper offers insights from the roundtable, including five key drivers in workplace design:
1. Shape organization culture
Workspaces are instrumental in articulating and expressing company culture.
2. Attract and retain talent
Spaces are not only where clients and consultants come together, they also function as event space for on-site job fairs and presentations.
3. Foster innovation
From the top down, every organization is under pressure to continually innovate to gain or maintain competitive advantage.
4. Right-size real estate
Virtually all companies are seeking to optimize their real estate.
5. Reduce silos
Despite widespread adoption of open, collaborative office environments and a growing effort to flatten organizations, many firms still struggle with getting employees.