We bring together the finest industry minds in Manchester to discuss the hottest of topics right now: the home vs office debate – are our homes set to the the new office for the foreseeable future?
A new poll from MoreySmith has revealed that half of British employees want specially designed areas in the office for socialising if they are to stop working from home.
Neil Usher tells us that, while we can’t be surrounded by our colleagues, we’re all missing out – and not just the young’uns.
The pandemic changed the hospitality industry for good, says Ed Plumb, Founder and Design Director at Studio Found. This presents exciting new opportunities as well as challenges for everyone, including designers.
Developers and landlords expect the technology sector to be the first to bounce back after ‘unlockdown’. The office market’s future depends on them.
Whilst a full return to the physical office may not be imminent, the extended downtime brings the opportunity to plan for the eventual return to the workplace - whether phased or in full - in a way that cares for employees and safeguards their health and wellbeing.
MCM has launched the second mission from its Innovation Lab and Thinktank, #MCMSkunkworks. The firm’s series of big ideas for a better future for cities will focus on five unique themes: work, living, infrastructure, culture and entertainment, and the environment.
What is the true impact of 12 months of remote working on office staff? A YouGov poll by Geberit shows a workforce missing colleagues and longing for a return to face-to-face meetings. It has also found very little resistance from staff on the prospect of a return to the office...
Herman Miller’s workplace specialist, Bertie van Wyk, sheds some light on some common myths dragging down your workplace strategies.
Niall Alcock, Director at Deloitte Real Estate, gives us some of his predictions and expected trends in the UK commercial property markets for the year ahead.
Can intelligent lighting improve our mental and physical health now we are spending more time at home than ever? Discover the benefits of LUCTRA - and how to beat those winter lockdown blues.
The pandemic has made it very clear that agility and rapid adaption to new situations and new needs are key if you want to be part of the future, says Christian Grosen Rasmussen, Chief Design Officer at Vitra.
