The Evolution of an Office Program

Top performing offices have become increasingly focused on providing alternative work areas and team gathering spaces. These collaboration areas are aesthetically and functionally distinct from the traditional formal conference room which made up the bulk of what we consider to be collaborative space. The bottom line: not only is collaboration space increasing, but the nature of that space is changing, becoming less formal and more productive.

TRENDS IN WORKPLACE DESIGN 2010-2024

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The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact

As designers we always talk about the experiences we’re creating. A vibrant workplace experience, or the experience of entering a space. But is that an experience one that people will remember? Will it have an impact on anyone’s life?

This book explores why certain brief experiences can jolt us, elevate us and change us—and how we can learn to create such extraordinary moments in our life and work.

The trick is to find ways to break the routine and embed a memorable moment. Breaking the script of the everyday, making a human connection, and organizing around shared meaning are all key elements of memorable moments.