innovation
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
Pioneering a culture of radical change: a new approach for the legal workplace
The latest episode of the Unworking podcast shines a light on how DLA Piper is building a culture of radical change in a profession that isn’t known for its rapid evolution
Culture playbook: people-centred practices driving an office return
As the pendulum swings back to in-office working, what are the people-centred policies and incentives that are achieving success? A new report from MRI sets out some key strategies
Lessons from the BMW factory design that said all workers are equal
Two decades after Zaha Hadid unveiled her plans for BMW’s plant in Leipzig, which elevated the car production line over the heads of office workers, we’re still studying the message that it sent
Space for thought: why corporate labs could be back on business agenda
A new study by five economists suggests that global productivity has suffered amid a swing from company-led to university-led innovation. Is it time to bring back the corporate R&D lab?
Workspace design leader Adrianse becomes Global Partner
How will our places and spaces develop as the dynamics of work evolve at pace? Adrianse has become a Global Partner of WORKTECH Academy to share its wealth of ideas and insights
How creativity feeds into the innovation process
What is the difference between creativity and innovation? Haworth looks at the complex process of creativity to help organisations innovate successfully