Flexible Spaces
Buildings and spaces with modular designs, flexible floorplates, reconfigurable elements, and the ability to adapt to multiple uses can extend long-term value.
What’s Next
Retail spaces become versatile and stage-like. Modular designs and elements allow retailers to reconfigure spaces to host different events and experiences and meet consumer demand.
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Perpetual and flexible assets improve value over time. Next-gen office buildings will adapt to multiple uses, extending their lifespan and reducing embodied and operational carbon.
Multi-brand consumer goods companies seek out flexible workplaces. Workplaces that can expand and contract to accommodate unique cultures among brands become highly coveted.
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Gensler explores architecture and design trends in Design Forecast 2025.
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