cities
Looking ahead: the future workplace as an experience multiplier
From sustainability to the rise of Class A developments, Gensler’s design forecast for 2025 outlines the industry-specific strategies that will redefine work and workplace design in the year ahead
Human-centric innovation leads Toronto’s future of work discussions
With rapid advancements in workplace technology and a shift toward employee-centred spaces, the latest WORKTECH Toronto conference laid out a vision for resilient and inclusive workplaces
Why climate action is needed to make cities attractive to investors
Two new global research studies reinforce the message that cities need to manage increasing climate risks – from extreme heat to flooding – if they want to be competitive in the future
Call to demolish Canary Wharf towers signals dilemma of the CBD
UK developer Sir Stuart Lipton says that only drastic measures can safeguard the future of London’s troubled financial district, but transitioning to mixed use is not an easy challenge
From Desk to District: evolving spaces for collaborative innovation
As open innovation recovers after the global pandemic, what are the real estate models that will drive future momentum? A new report from Lendlease/Stratford Cross suggests routes forward
Training academy named healthiest workplace in new award scheme
The inaugural design awards of the Healthy City Design Congress have given a state-of-the art facility for healthcare professionals, an office-cum-factory and an architect’s studio top marks for wellbeing
Conversations in Munich: the intersection of talent and technology
WORKTECH returns to Munich in September 2024 with a renewed focus on the future of AI, how to navigate cultural nuances and what it takes to create a high performing workplace
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
