PEOPLE | WORKPLACE SPECIAL
“ Whatever is envisioned of the hybrid office , it should remain human-centric and continually place occupants at the centre of this evolving concept ”
Christine Li Head of Research , APAC , Knight Frank
The new office design will focus on collaboration Christine predicts the design of the office in a hybrid future will likely provide a curated blend of environment , from meeting rooms to working pods as well as breakout spaces that promote collaboration and connect employees , with the requisite digital tools that enable hybrid work styles . “ Whatever is envisioned of the hybrid office , it should remain human-centric and continually place occupants at the centre of this evolving concept ,” she says .
Describing the future office as an “ attractor and cultural hub ”, Sebastian Mann , Executive Director & Head of Design at CBRE APAC , explains that as the adoption of hybrid working tends to lead to focused work or back-office functions being performed remotely , the reimagined office will ultimately become a location for discussion , interaction , and collaboration . And as such , office design will need to be “ exciting , interactive , and engaging ”.
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