Six years ago, in August 2015, Contract Workplaces landed in Ecuador. Since then, it has already designed and built more than 180,000 sqm for prominent local and international companies and organizations and has managed to position itself as a business of high standards, which beyond its trajectory, stands out for its constant ability to reinvent itself and adapt to the various challenges of the context.

Some of its clients are: Produbanco, BMI, Telefónica, Equivida, Chubb, GSK, Microsoft and UDLA, “not only because of the footage they represent, but because each of these companies are true benchmarks in the field and we have been able to be part of the implementation of methodologies that have marked a new dynamic in the world of work and education. Like us, each project has its story to tell; Each client represents a part of our journey with their unique challenges, with their particularities ”, says Cristina Torres General Manager of Contract Workplaces Ecuador.

The world of work is mutating

Work is more than a daily routine to which we dedicate 40 hours a week, it is the “space” where shared goals are created and it plays a very important role in the construction of one’s own identity and social relationships.

The physical space has the power to materialize the DNA of organizations and should not be understood only as a neutral box whose sole function is to contain desks. When well designed, space is a powerful management tool capable of bringing out the best in each one of us. “The world of work is clearly changing, we went from thinking of hierarchically designed offices that could only be thought of as large rows of desks, to understanding that we can work in every available square meter, in multiple formats and that those who accompany our day they nourish us with new experiences ”, reflects Cristina Torres, General Manager of Contract Workplaces Ecuador.

It is then where space takes on a fundamental meaning, it becomes the best place to learn, share and grow. “This is a path that must be strengthened and continued. It reflects the true meaning of each organization, its values ​​are no longer transmitted only verbally: they are lived! ”, Adds Torres.

As a regional company, Contract Workplaces has a specialized team for each aspect to be covered within the framework of a remodeling, refunctionalization and / or opening of new offices. “Without a doubt, this is one of the differentials that our clients value: the comprehensive scope of our service, professionalism and the ability to fully understand the needs of each company,” says Torres. “Companies are looking for someone to trust – adds Torres – and we become part of their day to day, we get to know what the true DNA is behind each organization, we turn the space into the experience that each client is looking for and that reflects who they really are and want to be ”.

With the arrival of COVID, the workspace faces moments of unprecedented changes both in the occupancy rate, the location and the spatial configuration, as well as in the operational routines derived from the new sanitary measures of physical distancing. What, then, will be the characteristics of the post-pandemic work environment?

Companies will not leave their offices because the office is more than just a workspace; It is a meeting place with colleagues and an opportunity for direct personal contact, essential to generate solid relationships. But, in order for us to return with confidence, it is imperative to rethink the design of the workspace. Organizations need forward-thinking, flexible and adaptable management and leadership capable of transforming the way decisions are made, motivating staff and creating an organizational culture with people and their emotions at the center.

“This last year has been particularly the best opportunity to show our clients that we are capable of accompanying them on this path, proposing disruptive ideas that allow them to approach this reality with a new perspective,” explains the executive. In this scenario and after 6 years of journey, Contract Workplaces Ecuador has achieved a milestone and its great commitment is to continue being pioneers and true references in the market.