Workplace Archives - Metropolis

Louis Denavaut Imbues a Parisian Tech Company’s HQ with Character and Poise

Adrian Madlener,

A warm palette of noble materials, textured surfaces, and curved walls transforms a mediocre office into a refined bureau that transcends workplace norms.

10 Products Show Adaptability Is the Name of the Game

Kelly Beamon,

To keep things flexible in the “work from anywhere” era, manufacturers strive for fluid functions and loose applications.

How the Pandemic Has Jump-Started Creativity

Amanda Schneider,

Three ways companies have shifted to survive during these changing times.

Nelson Worldwide Prepares for the Hybrid Future

Metropolis Partners,

Whether its flexible work or a more meaningful commitment to personal growth, research shows young workers expect more out of their jobs. How can employers deliver?

What Are the Long-Term Impacts of the Remote Work Revolution?

James McCown,

A Think Tank Panel considers how the changing perceptions of work will impact the future of offices, as well as cities and the people who live and work in them.

Workforce, not Workplace, Is the Key to Innovation and Success

James McCown,

A recent panel discussed the workplace lessons of 2020, one takeaway: It’s the people, not the place.

Studio O+A's Toolkit Says Returning to the Office Can Be Joyful

Avinash Rajagopal,

The interior design firm takes a comprehensive look at workplace re-entry, considering the perspectives of both tenants and landlords.

Sourcing for Commercial-Grade Home Office Setups

Amanda Schneider,

With remote work likely remaining a permanent feature in our future workforce, companies can support their employees with proper equipment.

What They're Specifying: Heather Dubbeldam

Metropolis Editors,

The Dubbeldam Architecture + Design principal selects lighting, surfacing, and furniture for the modern workplace.

A Natural Landscape for Today’s Workplace

Metropolis Partners,

JP Lounge, a modular collection from Davis Furniture, offers flexibility and residential-inspired comfort.

Lochlyn: A Sophisticated System for Any Workplace

Metropolis Partners,

A storage, workstation, and space-division system, Lochlyn from National Office Furniture offers endless customization.

Supersize Graphics Mark a Design Firm’s Dream HQ in Amsterdam

Giovanna Dunmall,

Unlike the arduous process of its decade-plus development, the thonik building is a light and joyous affair with an ode to amateur-led design.

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OMA Doesn’t Mince Symbols at the New Axel Springer Campus

Florian Heilmeyer,

The complex’s new building makes a statement about the past of Berlin and the future of journalism.

The Science Behind Healthy Workplaces

James McCown,

A recent Think Tank shed light on how designers can and can’t help keep workers healthy.

As COVID-19 Drags On, A New Social Contract for the Workplace Emerges

James McCown,

A recent Metropolis Think Tank panel discussed how the pandemic has changed our expectations for the office, and what’s necessary to attract and retain talent.

Maintaining Work-Life Balance During and After a Pandemic

Amanda Schneider,

New research from ThinkLab highlights the need to balance the emotional and physical needs of all employees, whether they work in the office or remotely.