Designing Local Workplaces in Global Cities
Principals and CEO of Goettsch Partners consider how urban workplaces can be simultaneously global and culturally specific.
Think Tank
Lessons from the Original Creative Workplace
Susan S. Szenasy talks with creative leaders from advertising agency Wieden + Kennedy and Allied Works, the architects of W+K’s breakthrough Portland office.
Healthy Communities, Healthy People
Susan S. Szenasy talks with representatives from HKS, Inc., Kaiser Permanente, and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas about the shifts in the health-care industry.
The High-Performance Learning Environment
Susan S. Szenasy talks with industry leaders at Perkins Eastman about their design for Dunbar Senior High School.
Navigating the Health-Care Trends of the 21st Century
As part of the Metropolis Think Tank series, Susan S. Szenasy talks to HKS, Inc., Kaiser Permanente, and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas about the shifts occurring in the health-care industry.
The Workplace Campus: Today and Tomorrow
Susan S. Szenasy talks with the principals of Gensler Los Angeles, their clients Google, and L.A.’s Riot Games on the revolutionary shifts that have enabled workers to shape their time and space at work.
Designing Space, Cultivating Creative Communities
As part of the Metropolis Think Tank series, Susan S. Szenasy discussed designing space and communities that inspire innovation and creativity with CBT Architects.
How Collaborative Partnerships Bring About Lasting Change
Susan S. Szenasy talks with the Chicago office of SOM, research leaders from Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, and research collaborative UI Labs on the importance of interdisciplinary partnerships.
A Healthy Dialogue: Putting Interiors and Exteriors in Conversation in Healthcare
Susan S. Szenasy talked to members of the Miami office of Perkins+Will about the mutually supportive role interior and exterior spaces play in healthcare environments.
Q&A: Olson Kundig on Designing for Privacy and Collaboration in the Workplace
Susan S. Szenasy discussed designing for both privacy and collaboration in the workplace with the Seattle-based architecture firm Olson Kundig.
Q&A: Design Advocacy, Master Builders, and Material Sustainability
Susan S. Szenasy talked with the principals of Houston-based Kirksey Architecture about design advocates and how material sustainability and building codes reflect regional conditions.
What Is the Role of Technology and Sensory Experiences in the Office?
As part of the Metropolis Think Tank series, Susan S. Szenasy talked with Rapt Studio and representatives from Dropbox and GE Digital about the role of technology and sensory experiences in the office.
Designing Humane Educational Environments, Not Machines for Learning
Susan S. Szenasy talked with the partners at Ennead Architects about the challenges of place making, research, and mixed-use spaces in the current educational environment.
Working Smarter and Sleeping Better: Circadian Rhythm in Workplace and Healthcare Design
As part of the Metropolis Think Tank series, Susan S. Szenasy visits the Seattle office of ZGF Architects LLP.
Q&A: Empathy's Role in Designing Work and Campus Environments
As part of the Metropolis Think Tank series, Susan S. Szenasy visited the Boston office of international planning and design firm Sasaki Associates to discuss the role of empathy in design.
The Changing Needs of Caregivers, Patients, and Families in Healthcare Design
Metropolis Think Tank visits WHR Architects and healthcare experts to discuss the process of designing healthy environments for patients, their families, and clinicians alike.
Integrating Maker Culture Into Educational Environments
Susan S. Szenasy talked with EYP, the award-winning Boston architecture and engineering firm, about creating educational spaces that foster engaged, hands-on learning and making.
Q&A: Making Expressive and Flexible Spaces for Healthcare and Education
As part of the Metropolis Think Tank series, Susan S. Szenasy arrived in the New York office of Perkins Eastman to discuss lessons learned from their projects.
When Designing Learning Communities, Consider The Human Factor
Metropolis Think Tank visits Gensler and their consultants in San Francisco to discuss the role of irreverence and play in shaping a new educational landscape.
The Metropolis Think Tank Celebrates Human-Centered Design
The Metropolis Think Tank series is a live research program—it connects the wisdom of local knowledge groups with design thinkers, clients, and others.
