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We all need to relax – seriously. So is the office property business learning how to chill, or is it manic from too much coffee? David Thame investigates the scope for relaxed office floorspace. Stop. Calm down. Take a break. Above all, relax.

An inclusive workplace makes diverse employees feel valued, welcome, integrated and included in the workforce instead of isolated. However, it is nigh on impossible to design something that is a perfect fit for the entire population – isn’t it?

M Moser's Steve Gale says, when everything changes, people warm to a bit of stability

Following a complete refurbishment and extension from dMFK Architects, The Office Group’s York House is now open in King’s Cross.

This might sound a little confused – after all this issue’s Spotlight feature is all about coworking – but when we read that, ‘Origin is not a coworking office’, we knew we should not only take a look – but feature it alongside the best of the UK’s coworking facilities.

We recently took over a large portion of Aecom’s new HQ in Aldgate – complete with unbelievable panoramic views across the City and a pretty impressive sunset – to discuss the next generation workspace. Equally impressive was our panel for the evening, comprising HMRC’s Estates Director, Frazer Smith, Roxanne Quesnel, Director at Turner & Townsend, biophilic design expert, Oliver Heath, and Novartis Global Chief Architect, Marco Serra.

There are seemingly countless varieties of coworking spaces and flexible working options for both young and established businesses to embrace. But what exactly should those businesses have on their wish lists when they go looking to 'flex' their muscles? We've asked a selection of industry experts to present us with their own top trio…

It is all too easy to get carried away with the juggernaut that is coworking. Although coworking will continue to grab a lot of the headlines, we should forget these alt-multi-occupancy office providers at our peril. We’ve talked to John Williams, CMO of The Instant Group, a leading ‘MOOP’, about their flex offering.

It is all too easy to get carried away with the juggernaut that is coworking. Although coworking will continue to grab a lot of the headlines, we should forget these alt-multi-occupancy office providers at our peril. We’ve talked to Phil Nevin, Co-founder and CCO of x+why, a leading ‘MOOP’, about their flex offering.