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A sliding scale of different types of atmospheres. There was a much more nuanced approach to the workplace across the board.

What do architects and designers of workplaces need to focus on in 2023, and why?

Right now, most organizations are asking themselves fundamental questions about the workplace’s purpose: how we work, and how remote work impacts people’s expectations of the office. There’s a tremendous opportunity because organizations are willing to experiment and take risks. We’re seeing a flourish of new ideas, ways of approaching the workplace and unexpected solutions. »

‘The office sends a strong message about access to views, daylight and nature,’ said jury member Jaime Vélez of Velez+Valencia Arquitectura. ‘It should be a big driver of what’s going to happen next in workspaces.’