In this Work Design feature article, Scott Colson and Diane Chilangwa illustrate how they are using HGA’s own workspace as a test case to plan the right-sized office.
Over the past three years, business leaders and office designers alike have been navigating the opportunities and challenges posed by the pandemic, a global inflection point that simultaneously solidified the work-from-home experience and forced an overall evaluation of the traditional office space. Forward-thinking organizations are taking the opportunity to be on the frontlines of the new vision of the workplace and will reap competitive benefits including the strategic positioning of their real estate, development of a future-focused corporate vision and establishment of a fresh company culture that attracts and retains the best talent.
Companies are currently implementing a variety of approaches as corporate philosophies around hybrid work continue to evolve. The pendulum swings from strict return mandates to fully remote work—sometimes within the same organization. With workplace strategies in flux, businesses are closely evaluating their real estate footprints in light of their changing office utilization, and this is where the notion of “right-sizing” is taking center stage.
To read the full article, visit Work Design Magazine.
About the Authors
Scott Colson, AIA, LEED AP, is a Principal and Sector Operations Leader at HGA, with experience developing impactful architectural solutions for major corporate clients in California.
Diane Chilangwa, IIDA, is a Principal and Senior Project Manager with 25 years of experience within the Public and Corporate sector in the Washington, D.C. area.