In today’s ever-changing business world, more businesses are moving toward flexible work settings that allow them to evolve organically, expand operations, and respond to challenges. While flexible office environments tend to eschew the rules of traditional offices, some guiding principles and insights are fundamental to successfully adopting a more flexible approach to office design. In […]

While open office plans are great for encouraging collaboration, they also frequently lead to more noise in the workplace. Too much noise can interfere with certain tasks and even client calls. Here’s what you need to know if you want to find a balance between quiet and collaboration in your office environment. How Noise Affects […]

What does success look like for getting back to work for your company? With so many unanswered questions, DESIGN+BUILD and Newmark Knight Frank have teamed up to help you get answers. We are leading the way with workspace reopening plans tailored specifically to your employees, organization, and workspace. Using data and feedback from your team, […]

As the saying goes, the best defense is a good offense. We are passionate about workspaces and know that this is the time to make sure employees feel safe and happy returning to work. Whether you are in an open floor plan, cubicles, or private offices, it is vital to follow the CDC’s best practices. We think […]

So you want to upgrade your office space?  Whether you are going to expand your current office or completely relocate, there’s one thing you’ll need to do first:  you’re going to have to do some planning. And we might as well go over some ‘obvious’ points first, because things that are obvious are often also […]