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Corona has become the driver for new office forms and remote working
remote working options. A contrary trend is, however, visible, especially in medium-sized and larger companies with 150 or more employees: Smaller or group offices as an alternative to open- plan structures minimise the risk of infections but require more space.
The Covid-19 shutdown shifted home office to the top of the agenda for large numbers of employees. One positive side effect was a rapid increase in digitalisation which made “remote working“ acceptable for many companies. Modern IT equipment allows for efficient work at any time and any place in this newest version of the traditional home office. The concept has apparently proven successful because the permanent integration of remote working into office organisations has become an important factor for many companies searching for new facilities or considering relocation.
Fewer desks, more room for interaction
These two developments, in total, frequently balance out. The new, smaller number of fixed workplaces will have a different spatial structure with attractive common zones and collaboration areas. The physical office of the future will become more of a place for exchange and integrate high-quality modern office concepts to strengthen employees’ identification with the company. Nevertheless, the more flexible design of working structures will never completely replace the traditional office. Social contacts and the interaction of employees are, and will remain, an indispensable feature. A significant reduction in space requirements is therefore not expected in the coming years.
Reassessment of space requirements
Potential tenants currently in an advanced stage of negotiations are increasingly re-evaluating their space requirements at possible new locations. Innovative, alternative workplace concepts frequently need to include a reduction in space compared with the original plan.
The number of required fixed workstations can, in fact, be optimised through the inclusion of
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