Rapidly advancing technology, the hybrid working model and a greater focus on health and wellbeing – these are but a few of the driving forces behind the changing face of workplace design in recent years. While many are quick to cite a global pandemic as the root of change, the leading designer’s say change was already happening. “The pandemic simply accelerated a future that was already coming our way,” says Kristi Simpson, Principal and Global Workplace Leader for Woods Bagot. Gone are the days of segmented and hierarchal layouts with pin-board dividers among a sea of grey, as we usher in a new era of multipurpose hubs designed to foster collaborations, spark creativity and prioritise employee wellbeing.
“The value of the workspace has transformed dramatically in recent years,” says Chris Morley, Head of Design, Millerknoll. “Today it goes beyond layout to become a hub for human connections and collaborative innovation. More than ever, design must create spaces where all employees actively want to be - not just for tasks, but to build rapport that sparks creativity.”
“What the last couple of years has taught us is that rapid and radical change can be readily accepted. We’ve seen transformations across how we work, huge progression in digital practice, and a rise in the recognition of the power of workplace culture and important changes in our understanding of leadership,” says Kirsti Simpson, Woods Bagot Principal, Global Workplace Leader.Raising the bar
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