Design
Radical interior makeover for San Francisco’s most distinctive office tower
The iconic 1972 Transamerica Pyramid in the city’s financial district has grown in people’s affections over the years. Now its workspaces have been redesigned to be fit for the 21st century
Grenfell Tower fire report reignites debate on architect training
The inquiry report into the Grenfell fire disaster in London has named and shamed the architect. Should the profession be doing more to train architects in the technical aspects of construction?
What will the Paris Olympics 2024 teach us about experience?
The Olympic spectacle has always set a benchmark for new ways to create and manage experience. Paris 2024 is already giving a valuable lesson in its use of temporary structures and cultural cues
Will this Canary Wharf tower become an icon for mixed use?
Plans to revamp the iconic HSBC office tower into a dynamic mixed-use development signals a shift in how business districts might evolve, but transformation of this kind will require more than architecture
Award scheme on hunt to find the world’s healthiest workplaces
The annual Healthy City Design Congress is back with a new award scheme. Its mission: to identify the most innovative design approaches to creating the healthy workplace
New study charts the carbon impact and acoustic properties of office partitions
A new study by engineering firm Max Fordham and Workplace Futures Group examines the carbon impact of different office partitions, and highlights new innovative materials that are set to make a big difference to carbon credentials
Can senior corporate designers rise again as internal innovation consultants?
Recent job losses in big tech and other sectors have targeted design leader roles, reversing a trend to grow design capability inside businesses. Where next for these experienced professionals?
Standing up for change: why an active workplace makes a difference
Research shows that supporting people to be more active in the workplace brings health and productivity benefits to the organisation. Is it time to activate the office?
