Nancy Ruddy of CetraRuddy Architecture on reimagining office properties.
As offices begin to reopen around the country, leaders in the commercial real estate community recognize that employee expectations have fundamentally shifted, and that the workplace of the future needs to evolve to embrace and celebrate the value of coming to the office.
But recognizing the need for change is one thing; figuring out what this shift looks like is another task entirely. The starting point is already clear: The office building is no longer just a place to work. It can also encourage wellbeing and it can provide a balance in the live/work ratio of our lives. In fact, the new office must be an environment that is even better than working from home, providing opportunities for collaboration, creativity and community while also offering services and amenities that generate valuable opportunities and experiences...
But recognizing the need for change is one thing; figuring out what this shift looks like is another task entirely. The starting point is already clear: The office building is no longer just a place to work. It can also encourage wellbeing and it can provide a balance in the live/work ratio of our lives. In fact, the new office must be an environment that is even better than working from home, providing opportunities for collaboration, creativity and community while also offering services and amenities that generate valuable opportunities and experiences...
RSK: A lot of wishful thinking here but typical of dreamers for solutions...the often times forget the money aspect of their dreams. Beyond that, I do not think the office is a city within a city but more of a neighborhood within the city. They are all great ideas but some are unrealistic money wise.
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