The Post-COVID Office: How Workspaces Have Evolved to Welcome Back the Workforce
1. A Shift from “Battery Farm” Desks to Open, Human-Centric Layouts Before COVID, offices were often defined by tightly packed desks, minimal personal space, and a layout optimised for density, not wellbeing. That’s changed. Today’s office spaces are more open, spacious, and mindful of comfort. Companies are prioritising: This approach doesn’t just look better — it […]
The Rise of CAT A+ Fit-Outs: Transforming Office Leasing in the UK
In recent years, the UK office leasing landscape has undergone a significant transformation. Traditionally, landlords would offer a Category A (CAT A) fit-out—a blank canvas featuring basic finishes like raised floors and suspended ceilings. Tenants would then invest in a Category B (CAT B) fit-out, customizing the space with partitions, furniture, and branding to suit […]
Designing Neuroinclusive Workspaces: A Guide to Supporting Neurodiversity in Office Environments
With approximately 15–20% of the UK population identifying as neurodivergent, encompassing conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and Tourette’s syndrome, it’s imperative for modern office designs to accommodate diverse cognitive needs . Understanding Neurodiversity in the Workplace Neurodiversity refers to the natural variations in human brain function, affecting how individuals perceive and interact with […]
