Every year, we do a pulse check on what’s actually showing up in projects—not what sounds good on a trend list. These are the patterns our sales team is seeing in real time through drawings, site walks, designer conversations, and client feedback. –Acoustics + ceilings are the main character: Acoustic solutions aren’t a “nice-to-have” anymore—they’re baked …
At C2, we’re big animal lovers and are proud to have worked with clients like Almost There – A Mom + Pups Rescue and the Arizona Humane Society. So it’s no surprise we’re all in on the growing trend of pet-friendly offices. But as with anything in commercial real estate, the details matter. If you …
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 …
Most companies are back in the office in some form — whether that’s full-time or a few days a week. The problem? Offices sit empty when no one’s there. That’s where coworking continues to make a lot of sense. It’s flexible, cost-effective, and more aligned with how some teams are actually working today. We’ve written …
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Remember the metaverse? It was supposed to change everything. Spoiler: it didn’t. AI, on the other hand, quietly is. COVID-19 is old news when discussing office demand. Now, everyone is wondering how AI will affect office usage (i.e., headcount). Will AI simply replace large quantities of employees? Or will AI augment productivity while keeping headcount the same? …
Lately, I’ve been touring a lot of tenants who aren’t just looking for office space — they’re looking for a place their people want to be. And honestly? I get it. People make the business and the space you lease adds (or takes away) to your business.. Here are three quick takeaways from Gensler’s research …
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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 …
Office and retail used to live in totally different lanes — but that’s not the case anymore. Malls are becoming workspaces, coworking feels more like hospitality, and the whole game is shifting toward experience-first real estate. — Dwell time is driving real dollars: When someone shows up at 8 a.m. to work out of a flex …
We’re five years to 2030, and the office still feels stuck in limbo. Remote? Hybrid? Back full-time? Depends who you ask. But with AI, employment climate shifts, and global labor trends all picking up speed, we’re already seeing changes, whether we like it or not. Here’s what we’re watching: — AI is changing the game: Forget the …
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 …
