Designing office spaces today is no easy task. Companies are becoming increasingly complex in terms of their functions and operations. Those on the front lines of workplace design are working to anticipate the ever-evolving needs of businesses while creating a cohesive brand environment that embraces innovation and a company’s corporate culture and vision.
Innovation, in particular, is a key focus area for many companies. With rapidly evolving technologies and demand for wellness-based design, businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of investing in properties that are both flexible and progressive; properties that improve employee’s performance while enhancing their well-being and happiness in the workplace. This means designing dynamic spaces that are human-centric, feel authentic to the brand, and leave room for growth and new technologies as they arrive.
The challenges facing businesses today have led to exciting transformations in the way that employees perform, interact with, and operate within built environments. No longer are employees and prospective employees simply working in one-size-fits-all spaces, but rather, workspaces are designed for extraordinary business needs, with the goal to improve performance and productivity, attract talented new recruits, enhance wellness and well-being, and inspire new ideas.
As is the nature of trends, they change with the times. Although some have more staying power, even the most popular trends evolve over time while others fizzle out entirely. What remains consistent about the trends of 2020 is that they are a reflection of our modern-day business culture. By looking at the trends of tomorrow, you can understand where the businesses are now and where they want to be when the future finally arrives.
In this article, you will discover the office design trends of tomorrow as defined by our team of expert design consultants. By working with thousands of major employers throughout North America, Ambius design consultants see first hand what concepts are emerging, trending, and appear to be here to stay. Ambius has identified four groupings of macro and micro trends that are driving office design trends today. As businesses continue to define their future plans, these dynamic trends offer opportunities in workplace improvements and design.
As we plan for 2020 and beyond, these trends stand to make the most immediate and significant impacts on the future of our workspaces.
MACRO TRENDS:
1. Dynamic Flexibility
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