1、WORKSPACE DESIGN AND EXPERIENCE IN A HYBRID WORLDNew ways of working are radically transforming the traditional concept of the office.“The world is changing,and the way that we design workspaces needs to change,too.Above all,we need to design spaces that are inviting and flexible,where people can wo
2、rk in the ways that suit them best.”Mark Dixon,Founder&CEO,International Workplace GroupWorkspace Design and Experience in a Hybrid WorldIWG2The boom in hybrid working.A heightened focus on sustainability and the environment.Advances in technology.An increased preoccupation with wellness and diversi
3、ty.These are the powerful trends that are radically reshaping the design of the modern workspace.New flexible working practices have transformed the traditional concept of the office.Once a single location reached via a lengthy daily commute,it has become something much more fluid,a distributed work
4、 ecosystem that allows people to work when and where they feel most fulfilled and productive.Todays workspaces are increasingly being designed to reflect this,offering a mix of environments for a wide range of different Introductionwork styles,from collaborating with colleagues,to networking and soc
5、ialising with like-minded individuals,to doing quiet,focused work.In this new world of work,sustainability is a major influence on workspace design.Driven by a collective mindset that seeks greener solutions,innovative eco-friendly practices are being embedded at the heart of both the design and con
6、struction of new office buildings.The provision of local flex spaces can also significantly reduce emissions,while new technologies,in particular AI,are being employed to make workspaces more efficient and more sustainable.Increasingly,the wellbeing of those who use workspaces is an additional facto