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Workplaces as centres for life: where work meets community

As communities rethink place in response to the global polycrisis, could the workplace evolve into a regenerative anchor for cultural, ecological and economic renewal?

From castle to condominium: new book charts office history

Offices have received less critical attention than other types of building The author of a new book on office work explains why such attention is overdue and takes us through five stages of evolution

Workplace experience tech pioneer joins WORKTECH Academy as Global Partner

How will mobile-first systems shape the future of work? Modo Labs has joined WORKTECH Academy as a Global Partner to share its expertise with our professional network

Where next for diversity and inclusion as companies reverse policies?

The recent rollback of DEI policies inside large US multinationals has been jaw-dropping to observe. But an underlying commitment to inclusive principles can still shape how we view the world

Will we switch from activity-based to relationship-based working?

As organisations seek connection, collaboration and culture, a new concept in office planning places the emphasis on who people relate to at work rather than what they actually do

Call to demolish Canary Wharf towers signals dilemma of the CBD

UK developer Sir Stuart Lipton says that only drastic measures can safeguard the future of London’s troubled financial district, but transitioning to mixed use is not an easy challenge

From Desk to District: evolving spaces for collaborative innovation

As open innovation recovers after the global pandemic, what are the real estate models that will drive future momentum? A new report from Lendlease/Stratford Cross suggests routes forward

Research suggests having a ‘home base’ at work is good for us

Do we really need a territory in the office that we can call our own? A new study reinforces the well-established idea that individuals and teams both benefit from having a home base