Brian Stromquist

Exploring the workpoints of our modern world — and those to come. Confidential high-tech client, Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Jaime Navarro. Our workplace discourse continues to debate the merits of assigned vs. unassigned workstations, in-office vs. hybrid attendance policies, and — more recently — tech-enabled vs. tech-free work zones. Within that conversation, and in parallel with it, are a host of new variables and considerations.

The next generation of tenants wants an experience-driven, unconventional shared amenity space, prompting landlords to rethink their offerings. In a positive signal for the office sector recovery, office leasing has started to bounce back across many American and international markets. With a caveat: many of these tenants continue to downsize their footprint, taking advantage of shorter lease terms and attractive rents as they navigate their respective work policies.

Good for… invigorating the community. The Club office is a citizen of its community. It provides an opportunity to give new life to businesses that were adversely impacted by events such as the pandemic, gentrification, or financial downturns.