Design
What does sudden halt to Amazon’s HQ2 showpiece signify?
It was lauded as an exemplar of sustainable and community-oriented office design. But now construction of Amazon’s Helix tower near Washington DC has been put on temporary hold
Future life-science workplace under scrutiny over sustainability
A report by JLL examines the pathway for life-science company offices to reach net zero, setting out the roles and responsibilities of developers and landlords as well as occupiers to achieve this goal
Berlin film studio campus transformation wins top green award
A spectacular and sustainable site on the edge of Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport has won a major accolade for urban regeneration at this year’s MIPIM Awards, held in Cannes
Gallic chic: is this the most beautiful office in the world?
As more companies mandate their people back to the office, a French creative agency shows how to make a more compelling offer to employees with a stunning restoration of a 19th century ballroom
The Great Refurb: why office remodelling is on the agenda
As more organisations set about redesigning their workplaces for the hybrid era, what are the key themes that are driving attention and investment?
Reduce, reuse, recycle – at skyscraper scale
2022’s World Building of the Year takes recycling to the next level, wrapping a 1970s office core in new fit-for-the-future floors
Water at work: is more blue space the answer to the blues?
We’ve all heard of green space but what about blue space? Research shows that environments with a water feature may be even better for you than traditional plant-based biophilic design
Beyond accessibility: what’s next for the inclusive Danish workplace?
A new report from Design Denmark takes a deep dive into the future of work and outlines key themes which will become crucial to developing a more sensory and sustainable workplace
