William Penn, the architect of the Philadelphia province, was extremely disillusioned with the crowded cityscapes he found in so many European cities during the 17th century. Therefore, when he served as the primary designer of the new province in 1681, he made certain that the streets were wider and that the living plots offered ample… Read More »
According to some experts, Seattle is an excellent place to experiment with innovative office space configurations and new priorities. With its relatively high cash flow and youthful work force, there is both the money to experiment with and employees who are more open to innovation. The culture in Seattle is also more informal and egalitarian… Read More »
In Chicago’s West Town area, a former stove manufacturing building has become a hot spot for experimentation with innovative office space. The Universal Building is now home to some innovative Chicago office spaces. The employees at Kaleidoscope, an integrated brand design and realization agency, must work in a collaborative fashion in order to achieve their… Read More »
It is a recognized fact that happy workers produce more effectively. The days of glass partitions gave way to the cubicle, because it was thought that privacy would beget efficiency and productivity. Popular opinion now is that open spaces, community and comfort induce workers to be more creative and engaged. Indeed, creativity is today’s business,… Read More »