The article below does a great job of capturing what many of us are seeing day-to-day: brick-and-mortar isn’t fading — it’s evolving. Retail isn’t “back” in the old sense, but the experience-first version of it is definitely here. — Centers are getting more intentional: Owners are spending real money to make these places work again. Adding […]
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Office design isn’t just about looking good — it actually impacts how well people work. Layout, lighting, and even paint color can detract from (or support) your focus. We’ve brought a lot of these concepts into our new Lee & Associates office. You can read more about how office design affects psychology in the article
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The open office vs. private office debate is back—and more relevant than ever. As hybrid work becomes the standard, companies are realizing that yesterday’s layout doesn’t work for today’s workforce. Spoiler alert: it’s not about choosing between open or private—it’s about maximizing both. {Click to Tweet} — Workers Want Open AND Private Spaces: In a recent workplace
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Remember when a “well-designed office” just meant a breakroom with a vending machine and maybe a window? Yeah… times have changed. The latest scoop from Office Principles proves that smart office design isn’t just pretty—it actually boosts productivity and makes employees happier. Who knew color, layout, and a few plants could do all that? Here
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When The Coppola-Cheney Group moved into our new Class A office, we knew that a new home had to do more than just function — it had to feel like us. We spent months making sure every piece of the design told our story, especially the common areas. Since the move, we’ve had clients comment on
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You’ve probably seen it — an elevator panel that jumps straight from 12 to 14. It’s not a mistake, and no, you didn’t miss a floor. The 13th floor has quietly disappeared from many buildings, and the reason? Old-school superstition… that still influences modern real estate. Check out the interesting article below along with my
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Remember way back in 2019 when virtual tours were just stitched-together photos with elevator music? Yeah, hard pass. Today, it’s all about the real 3D experience—what the cool kids (and our team) call a digital twin. We use this tech on our listings because it works. Plain and simple. Here are my takeaways: Depth Matters: True
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Fluorescent lights. We’ve all worked under them. Buzzing, glaring, headache-inducing boxes that make you feel like you’re in a hospital, not an office. Thankfully, that era is ending—and fast. Companies are now rethinking lighting in a serious way, using it as a key tool to bring employees back and make the office a place people
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Office lobbies used to be just a pass-through—a place to check in and move on. Not anymore. Owners are transforming them into multi-use spaces for meetings, collaboration, and even focused work. With hybrid work here to stay, lobbies are evolving fast. Our large lobby has even doubled as a mini event space, hosting a Christmas
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Office space has come a long way in the past 100 years—going from factory-like layouts to trendy, hotel-inspired spaces. Each decade brought a new vibe, shaped by the culture and tech of the time. Now, with hybrid work changing the game, offices are getting another major glow-up. Here are takeaways from the article below: —
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