Build for Adaption
⦁ Businesses are faced with constant change and uncertainty, particularly in recent years. We’re seeing organisations evolve their work models and policies as they have to adapt to the working landscape. What suits a business now might not be the same in a year’s time and beyond as there is the chance of growth or a change in policies which can put a lot of pressure on their real estate.
⦁ The idea of building for adaption is something that needs to be considered at day-one or early stages of proposed changes so that you can think about establishing a discipline in the base build design that allows the key circulation areas to be maintained if or when you need to adapt your workplace. Businesses should be aiming to get to a place where they can change their environment without having to completely dismantle the design and the space. This relates to desk locations and the corresponding cable infrastructure; everything needs to be considered.
While landlords are offering more flexible terms, most deals will be looking at three or four years minimum until a break point and that’s a long way away. Organizations are changing so quickly now that you want to be thinking as far ahead as possible and putting as little restriction as possible on your space.
⦁ 2024 will see businesses invest in the quality of their spaces which will in turn affect the quality of the time spent in the office. As uptake for ‘super prime’ office space grows, it is clear that the workspace needs to provide that much needed elevated experience as organisations take into account the individual requirements of their people. We expect to see a continued demand for flexibility in the workplace, as some businesses solidify their strategies whilst others grapple with evolving conversations on working models.
⦁ Want to find out how the latest office design trends can benefit your workplace?
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