Putting Experience in the Driver’s Seat
At Gensler’s Miami office, a panel of experts weighed in on bringing hospitality spaces to life.
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Our Expectations of Public Space Need to Be Raised
A recent panel at HMC Architects' Los Angeles office highlighted efforts to improve public-sector design.
When It Comes to Hospitality, Tech Doesn't Always Best Word of Mouth
Call it old school, but the strategy that doesn’t seem to be going out of style anytime soon.
Trends in Hospitality Are Moving Away From Easy Luxury
In a time when people are getting by with less, generations of travelers are looking for authentic experiences.
In This New Hospitality Age, Hotels Aren’t Just Hotels Anymore
A recent Think Tank discussion at Marvel Architects’ Manhattan office explored how hoteliers and designers are rethinking the relationship between hospitality and cities.
Employees Are Looking for Choice; Their Workplace Should Give It to Them
A recent Think Tank panel dwelled on aspects of flexibility and choice, two key factors in keeping employees happy.
Experiencing Burnout? Your Workplace Might Be Making Things Worse
Experts are increasingly identifying "burnout" as a cause for concern. Can design fight it back?
How Conventional Offices Can Compete With Shared Workspace Providers
A Metropolis Think Tank panel at SmithGroup's Washington, D.C. office explored the new amenities that property managers are deploying to retain tenants.
How to Bring Density to the Pacific Northwest’s Booming Cities
At Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, architects, planners, and developers looked into strategies to ensure a sustainable and equitable future for Seattle and its surrounding areas.
Designing for the Senses: New Perspectives in Hospitality
The art of balancing guests' different desires took center stage at the Seattle offices of Olson Kundig, where Metropolis editor-in-chief Avinash Rajagopal moderated a discussion with architects and experts.
For Designers, Sustainability Science Goes Deeper Than Ever
At a recent Think Tank event, architects and interior designers at NBBJ’s Seattle office discussed the challenges of sustainable specification and procurement with manufacturers.
On Chicago's South Side, a Bold Mixed-Use Healthcare Project Aims to Be a Community Anchor and Public Health Salve
The proposed design of the Focal Point Community Campus for the southwest side of Chicago puts health care at the center of a holistic approach to…
Designing with Empathy: What Inclusive Design Means for Education and Workplace Architecture
At a Chicago Think Tank held at Cannon Design, architects and experts explored power asymmetries, racial dynamics, mental health considerations, and other challenges often neglected by designers.
The Deep Value of Community Engagement in Urban Planning
At a recent Metropolis Think Tank in Chicago, architects and developers explored the immense benefits of crossing social and cultural boundaries when planning new neighborhoods.
Leveraging Data to Help Plan Better Cities
A recent Metropolis Think Tank panel with planning experts, city officials, and architects from KPF delved into data how data is shaping today's urban planning.
Designing the Modern Transit Hub
At a Metropolis Think Tank panel held at Grimshaw's New York office, a panel of architects and planners discussed the past, present, and future of transit hub design.
The Opportunities and Blind Spots of Data in Workplace Design
At a Metropolis Think Tank discussion hosted one of AECOM’s New York offices, a team of experts delved into the high-tech cutting edge of workplace design.
Scaling Up Performance: Integrating Resilient Thinking Across Campuses, Districts, and Cities
At a Think Tank panel discussion held at SmithGroup’s L.A. office, experts describes the challenges and rewards of integrating resiliency into projects.
Harnessing Company Culture and Wellness for Workplace Design
A Think Tank talk, hosted at HOK’s Los Angeles office, challenged the assumptions behind common workplace paradigms, like plunking a café or gym in an office.
Grappling with the Social Impact of Design
A recent Metropolis Think Tank panel, hosted at Perkins+Will's Atlanta office, fleshed out how architects might take better account of a project’s stakeholders, especially those who aren’t paying for it.
