Design

Hybrid work and AI are raising expectations for offices to deliver more than a place to work.

A strong workplace brand is not applied after the design is finished; it is built into daily workspaces.

Companies need to measure what helps people perform, not just how much they produce.

We tested PrivacyPod’s M and L Pods inside an actual workplace, where employees have already decided how (and whether) they want to use them.

Some companies are choosing historic buildings over new construction to attract talent.

A truly sustainable workplace should be designed to adapt without requiring repeated demolition and waste.

Gen Z expects offices to deliver seamless tech, mentorship and purposeful collaboration.

Listed buildings could become valuable modern workplaces through thoughtful retrofits.

Workers are asking for quieter, brighter and more stable offices, but not every idea is practical.

The biggest 2026 workplace trends and why they matter for workplace leaders and designers.