If there is one thing we can glean from 2020 about the role of the office and workspace, it's that the future of the workspace is flexible. Understanding why we have certain types of spaces, who uses them, and what purpose each holds is already helping us build smarter, more focused spaces of tomorrow, but what does that look like? What will we see throughout this year and beyond to better help us create tomorrow's spaces?

Technology – it’s always getting bigger and better, more powerful, and more impactful on how we live and work. With whole-room video conference capabilities, increased WiFi usage and more powerful internet needs, and so many integrated tech tools at our disposal, we’re making work areas and meeting spaces more connected than ever! However, these advancements often come at a price.

The workplace as we know has been changing even prior to the pandemic. Over the last decade, we’ve seen changes in style, design, form, and even type of space to meet the ever-changing needs of today’s workers. Flexible workplaces have grown in popularity, and flexible desk options have enabled the integration and collaboration of departments like never before. What, then, will tomorrow bring?

So... just how does branding help a space? How can it transform it into something special, something that tells your story and takes your space to the next level?

The Ohio State University tennis teams have a beautiful new place to call home! The Ty Tucker Tennis Center, a 75,000 sq. ft. facility in the Athletic District of Ohio State's campus, has opened its doors to provide the men's and women's teams with an incredible practice and competition space.

DIRTT interior construction and integrated tech in the new City Hall for the city of Dublin, OH

In August of 2018, M/I Homes began construction on their new resimercial space. Construction was slowed a bit with the pandemic, but they were able to move in over the past summer.

"Clear Vision. Smart Solutions." That's the slogan of Venture Visionary Partners, a wealth management firm with a beautiful new space in Sylvania, OH - a space in which that slogan shines inside and out! The number of smart solutions and integrated technology is unparalleled, with glass walls that become opaque with the flip of a switch to top-notch teleconferencing equipment and screens galore. With modern, ergonomic furniture and gorgeous branding in nearly every room, Venture Visionary Partners is able to have their space tell their story in an environment that's as comfortable and purposeful as it is beautiful.

We know that a comfortable, supportive seat can make a world of difference in our work. In our April 2020 survey, 73% of respondents said they would be more comfortable working from home with an ergonomic set-up (proper task chair, monitor arms, etc.), and if anybody knows about the impact and importance of an ergonomic chair, it's the team at Herman Miller! For decades, they have been researching and working with healthcare professionals to craft the most ergonomically designed workplace products and solutions on the market today, and their Performance Seating line is the latest, greatest collection of task chairs yet.

What does tomorrow's workplace actually look like? We've heard from leaders and read the research (including our own!) to help answer that question, but with greater technology coming every day and a better understanding of our current environment, we're doing the same thing that our workplaces of tomorrow must do: adapt.