{"id":18218,"date":"2025-07-25T18:30:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T21:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/?page_id=18218"},"modified":"2025-07-25T18:54:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T21:54:23","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"News &#038; Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-18218\" class=\"panel-layout\"><div id=\"pg-18218-0\" class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\"><div id=\"pgc-18218-0-0\" class=\"panel-grid-cell\"><div id=\"panel-18218-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text \" data-index=\"0\"><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><section class=\"hero\">\n\t<div class=\"wrapper wrapper--col\">\n\t\t<div class=\"hero__title\">\n\t\t\t<h1>\n\t\t\t\t<span>Workplace<\/span> \n\t\t\t\t<span>Trends<\/span> \n\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"hero__image\">\n\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/web\/wp-content\/headers\/header-news-trends.jpg\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/web\/wp-content\/headers\/header-news-trends.jpg\" alt=\"Contract Workplaces\">\n\t\t<\/source><\/picture>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-18218-1\" class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\"><div class=\"container panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-18218-1\"><div id=\"pgc-18218-1-0\" class=\"panel-grid-cell\"><div id=\"panel-18218-1-0-0\" class=\"\" data-index=\"1\"><div class=\"so-widget-gfxbucket-visual-editor so-widget-gfxbucket-visual-editor-style-d75171398898-18218\"><blockquote class=\"style-2\" style=\"max-width: 1300px;margin: 0 auto !important;font-size: 21px !important;line-height: 1.5 !important;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for the latest in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workplace design<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you are in the right place. We invite you to immerse yourself in the new trends including topics such as design, technology, sustainability, equipment, HR and<\/span>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">management.<\/span><\/i><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-18218-2\" class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\"><div class=\"container panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-18218-2\"><div id=\"pgc-18218-2-0\" class=\"panel-grid-cell\"><div id=\"panel-18218-2-0-0\" class=\"\" data-index=\"2\"><div class=\"so-widget-gfxbucket-blog so-widget-gfxbucket-blog-style-d75171398898-18218\"><div class=\"row blog-wrapper blog-masonry\" data-per-page=\"10\" data-categories=\"73\" data-type=\"masonry-3-columns\" data-max-page=\"7\"><div class=\"col-md-4 col-xs-6\">\n<article id=\"post-19507\" class=\"blog-posts post-19507 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\t<header>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"blog-post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/latam-corporate-space-a-new-way-to-read-the-office-market-in-latin-america\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog1-3-770x440.webp\" class=\"attachment-blog size-blog wp-post-image\" alt=\"Latam Corporate Space\">\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/latam-corporate-space-a-new-way-to-read-the-office-market-in-latin-america\/\"><h2 class=\"blog-post-title\">LATAM Corporate Space: A new way to read the Office Market in Latin America<\/h2><\/a>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div class=\"blog-post-content xxxx\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>In 2011, we created the <strong>Contract Index<\/strong> to address the need for reliable information on office construction costs. Over the years, it has become a benchmark both for those needing to develop projects and for other market players.<br>\n15 years later, we know that making decisions about workspaces in the region requires going beyond construction costs. Rental rates, space availability, and new workplace dynamics demand a broader, more unified perspective.<\/p>\n<p>However, in many organizations, information remains fragmented: Finance measures investment, Real Estate tracks the market, Construction handles execution, and Human Resources observes how people\u2019s needs evolve. When data moves through separate channels, the process loses agility.<br>\nThat is why we developed LATAM Corporate Space: a corporate real estate report that complements the Contract Index by integrating key regional market variables into a single place.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn 30 years of listening to the pulse of the industry, we learned something very practical: the challenge companies face isn\u2019t a lack of data, but the ability to connect it. If each department reads from its own sheet music, the orchestra loses its rhythm, no matter how valuable the data is. We needed a tool that would bring all that intelligence to the same table,\u201d\u2014 Herman Faigenbaum, CEO of Contract Workplaces.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19508 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog1-3.webp\" alt=\"Latam Corporate Space\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog1-3.webp 1920w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog1-3-300x163.webp 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog1-3-1024x556.webp 1024w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog1-3-768x417.webp 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog1-3-1536x834.webp 1536w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog1-3-360x195.webp 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>The report provides a snapshot of the industry across three core pillars<\/h2>\n<p>\u00b7 \ud83d\udcd0 Office construction costs (how it\u2019s built): The Contract Index structured across three corporate fit-out standards (Functional, Performance, and Prime) based on real projects in the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 \ud83d\udcca The pulse of the real estate market (how the market operates): Supply, demand, and rental rate indicators for Class A office spaces to understand sector activity.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 \ud83d\udca1 Workplace trends and flex office (how people work): Changes in space utilization and new working models to identify opportunities and adapt early.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19509 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog2-ingles.webp\" alt=\"Three dimensions\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog2-ingles.webp 1920w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog2-ingles-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog2-ingles-1024x678.webp 1024w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog2-ingles-768x509.webp 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog2-ingles-1536x1018.webp 1536w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog2-ingles-360x239.webp 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Planning on the same wavelength<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A corporate space strategy involves multiple perspectives and departments within an organization. Having unified information facilitates internal dialogue within the company and enables business leaders to evaluate alternatives by cross-referencing investment, market dynamics, and space design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is the purpose of <\/span><b>LATAM Corporate Space:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> integrating key data so that all teams can analyze scenarios clearly and move forward on the same wavelength.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read the report and get ahead of your next workplace strategy.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/indice-contract-new\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19510 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog3-ingles.webp\" alt=\"Latam Corporate Space\" width=\"1920\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog3-ingles.webp 1920w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog3-ingles-300x98.webp 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog3-ingles-1024x333.webp 1024w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog3-ingles-768x250.webp 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog3-ingles-1536x500.webp 1536w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog3-ingles-360x117.webp 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<footer>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/latam-corporate-space-a-new-way-to-read-the-office-market-in-latin-america\/\" class=\"more\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"col-md-4 col-xs-6\">\n<article id=\"post-19521\" class=\"blog-posts post-19521 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\t<header>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"blog-post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/flight-to-quality-experience-now-defines-quality-too\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Fotos-Notas-03-1-e1790962019119-500x176.webp\" class=\"attachment-portfolio-post size-portfolio-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"Latam Corporate Space\">\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/flight-to-quality-experience-now-defines-quality-too\/\"><h2 class=\"blog-post-title\">Flight to Quality: Experience now defines quality too<\/h2><\/a>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div class=\"blog-post-content xxxx\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The traditional <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flight to quality<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strategy has focused on building class, technical specifications, design, location and infrastructure. These factors remain fundamental, but recent market research suggests that occupiers are using a broader set of criteria to evaluate office quality. Workplace performance and employee experience are becoming part of that assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This change is closely linked to the way offices are being used today. Hybrid work is already established across many organizations, while companies are also asking employees to spend more time in the office. Recent industry research shows that being with colleagues is one of the main reasons for coming in. At the same time, location and the services available in the building can discourage attendance: about six in ten occupiers identify an inconvenient location as a barrier, while more than half point to a lack of adequate amenities and services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This puts more pressure on the office to work well once people arrive. Employees need places for meetings, focused work, hybrid calls and informal interaction. A building can have a good location and strong technical specifications but still provide a poor workplace if these activities are difficult to perform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19522\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Fotos-Notas-03-1.webp\" alt=\"Latam Corporate Space\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>From \u2018Flight to Quality\u2019 to \u2018Flight to Experience\u2019 in the Office Market\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the idea behind the shift from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flight to quality<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> toward what recent industry research describes as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flight to experience<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 Building quality remains the base. Hospitality, technology that supports hybrid work, useful common areas, accessibility and day-to-day services add another part of the equation. These elements influence how employees use the office and how occupiers experience the building.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buildings that do not respond to these ways of working can lose attractiveness compared with alternatives that provide a better experience. This does not mean that every asset needs a complete renovation. Improvements to common areas, technology, services or workplace design can address specific problems without changing the entire building.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Latin America\u2019s context and premium asset value\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Latin America, this evolution takes place in a market shaped by economic and geopolitical volatility. According to the original research for this article, these conditions encourage more conservative and cost-sensitive real estate strategies and reinforce interest in consolidated locations and higher-quality assets.\u2074 Premium buildings may also be better positioned to preserve occupancy and value when market conditions deteriorate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same research suggests that, in some Latin American markets, premium offices can work as a way for investors to preserve capital in periods of greater uncertainty. A relatively limited supply of high-quality office space in parts of the region may reinforce this preference.\u2077 These points require additional regional evidence before publication.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Strategies for transforming the office market experience\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is also a gap between the experience companies want to provide and what employees currently receive. According to a recent Americas occupier survey, nearly half of organizations rate their current workplace experience as average or below average compared with peers. More than half are making incremental improvements, while only about one in seven are pursuing a broader workplace transformation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For owners and investors, this expands the way office quality can be evaluated. Location, infrastructure, building condition and technical specifications remain essential. Workplace design, technology, common areas and service determine how that asset performs during a normal working day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For occupiers, the same logic helps distinguish between features that simply look premium and investments that solve a real workplace problem. In LATAM, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flight to quality<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is increasingly connected to the building itself, the workplace inside it and the experience delivered every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>References<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>1.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cushman &amp; Wakefield, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flight to Experience<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> CBRE Research, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026 Americas Office Occupier Sentiment Survey<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<footer>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/flight-to-quality-experience-now-defines-quality-too\/\" class=\"more\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"col-md-4 col-xs-6\">\n<article id=\"post-19516\" class=\"blog-posts post-19516 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\t<header>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"blog-post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/why-flexible-offices-are-gaining-relevance-in-latam\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Fotos-Notas-04.webp\" class=\"attachment-blog size-blog wp-post-image\" alt=\"Latam Corporate Space\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Fotos-Notas-04.webp 600w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Fotos-Notas-04-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Fotos-Notas-04-360x180.webp 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/why-flexible-offices-are-gaining-relevance-in-latam\/\"><h2 class=\"blog-post-title\">Why Flexible Offices are gaining relevance in LATAM<\/h2><\/a>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div class=\"blog-post-content xxxx\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies in Latin America operate in a context where business conditions, headcount and organizational structures can change before a long-term real estate commitment ends. Hybrid work adds another source of uncertainty because office attendance is not evenly distributed throughout the week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to industry research, nearly three in four companies in Latin America operate under hybrid models, the highest proportion among the regions analyzed. When employees split their time between home and the office, demand for desks, meeting rooms and collaborative spaces can change considerably from one day to another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This creates a practical problem for Corporate Real Estate. A company that plans its permanent space for the busiest day may carry unused capacity during the rest of the week. Planning only for average attendance creates the opposite risk: not having enough space when attendance peaks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRE leaders are already dealing with this issue. In a recent global survey, about one in three identified unpredictable or uneven attendance as one of their main workplace challenges. In the same study, nearly half identified flexibility of space and lease terms as the largest gap between what occupiers need and what the real estate market currently provides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19517\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Fotos-Notas-04.webp\" alt=\"Latam Corporate Space\" width=\"1250\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Fotos-Notas-04.webp 600w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Fotos-Notas-04-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Fotos-Notas-04-360x180.webp 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\"><\/p>\n<h2>Why choose flexible office space over the conventional model<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the situations where <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flex Office<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can provide an alternative. The model combines more flexible contractual terms with ready-to-use space and, depending on the solution, integrated infrastructure, technology, maintenance and management. Companies can reduce the number of separate suppliers and processes required to open and operate an office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The model can also reduce part of the initial investment required to fit out a conventional office. Depending on the contract, a larger share of the cost can be incorporated into recurring payments rather than committed upfront. The space can be delivered ready to operate and adapted to the organization\u2019s requirements and brand, following a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plug-and-play<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These characteristics can be useful for large corporations entering a new market, managing temporary requirements, expecting uncertain growth or preferring to outsource part of their workplace operation. They can also help a company add capacity without committing the entire portfolio to the same lease term or operating model.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"attachment-container unknown\">\n<div class=\"text-box-container ng-star-inserted\" data-test-id=\"text-box-container\">\n<div class=\"text-box-content\">\n<h2 class=\"text-box-text gds-headline-s\" dir=\"auto\" data-test-id=\"text-box-text\">Operational adaptability in the Latin American context<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Latin American context adds another reason to consider flexibility. Economic volatility and regulatory changes can alter business plans while real estate commitments remain fixed. The relevant question for an occupier is therefore how much space is needed, how long that requirement is likely to last and how difficult it would be to adjust if conditions change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stable operation with predictable demand may still benefit from a conventional long-term office. Other requirements may be better served through shorter contracts, expansion or contraction rights, managed offices or a combination of permanent and flexible space. Flexibility can therefore be applied to the contract, the amount of space and the way the workplace is operated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For owners, the original research also identifies an opportunity. Managed spaces may lease faster than conventional offices, helping reduce vacancy periods and potentially achieving higher rents. These claims require the supporting source to be added before publication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The broader point is that flexible offices respond to more than contract length. They can combine space, services and operation under a model that allows companies to change capacity with fewer steps when their requirements change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For companies in Latin America, that ability has a practical value: reducing the amount of time, capital and coordination required to expand, contract or reorganize the workplace when the business demands it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>References<br>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. JLL, <\/span><i style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future of Work: Work Models in Latin America<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024. Survey of companies across Latin America. 2. <\/span><span>Leesman, <\/span><i><span>Corporate Real Estate Leaders Poll 2026 \u2014 Mind the Gap<\/span><\/i><span>, pp. 10\u201311.<br>\n<\/span><span>3. Knotel, <\/span><i><span>The Knotel Guide to the Managed Office<\/span><\/i><span>, 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<footer>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/why-flexible-offices-are-gaining-relevance-in-latam\/\" class=\"more\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"col-md-4 col-xs-6\">\n<article id=\"post-19243\" class=\"blog-posts post-19243 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\t<header>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"blog-post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/modern-offices-and-people-management-how-to-attract-employees-back-to-the-workspace\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Remodelacion-de-oficinas-de-Chubb-Mexico-por-Contract-Workplaces-500x500.webp\" class=\"attachment-portfolio-post size-portfolio-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"Remodelaci\u00f3n de oficinas de Chubb Mexico por Contract Workplaces\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Remodelacion-de-oficinas-de-Chubb-Mexico-por-Contract-Workplaces-500x500.webp 500w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Remodelacion-de-oficinas-de-Chubb-Mexico-por-Contract-Workplaces-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/modern-offices-and-people-management-how-to-attract-employees-back-to-the-workspace\/\"><h2 class=\"blog-post-title\">Modern Offices and People Management: How to Attract Employees Back to the Workspace<\/h2><\/a>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div class=\"blog-post-content xxxx\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>From modern office design to technology and HR strategies, what are companies worldwide doing to bring their teams together again in the workspace?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHow do I make my employees <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">want<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to come back to the office?\u201d This is a question we frequently encounter among our clients. And the answer involves many variables.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it has been proven that remote work was successful in most cases, the physical office serves countless functions that can hardly be replicated in a virtual environment. In addition to fostering interaction among people, offices are a powerful tool for cultivating organizational culture, attracting and retaining talent, and creating an experience for employees and clients that aligns with the company\u2019s stated values (such as sustainability, well-being, innovation, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, to attract workers back to the office, communicating isolated policies and directives is not enough. Decisions must be made and changes activated that integrate the three most critical pillars: <\/span><b>space, people, and technology.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19090\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Remodelacion-de-oficinas-de-Chubb-Mexico-por-Contract-Workplaces.webp\" alt=\"Remodelaci\u00f3n de oficinas de Chubb Mexico por Contract Workplaces\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Remodelacion-de-oficinas-de-Chubb-Mexico-por-Contract-Workplaces.webp 800w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Remodelacion-de-oficinas-de-Chubb-Mexico-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Remodelacion-de-oficinas-de-Chubb-Mexico-por-Contract-Workplaces-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Remodelacion-de-oficinas-de-Chubb-Mexico-por-Contract-Workplaces-360x270.webp 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Remodelacion-de-oficinas-de-Chubb-Mexico-por-Contract-Workplaces-400x300.webp 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Latest Trends in Modern Office Interior Design and Amenities That Make a Difference<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this regard, four archetypes have been identified for new workspaces. These respond to the different needs expressed by companies, redefining the role of offices within each organization and, why not, within the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The 4 Archetypes of the Modern Office: Innovation and Design to Attract Talent<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>1. The Matrix Model: Technologically Integrated Office Design<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an environment that blends the physical and the digital, facilitating collaboration across time and distance between people on-site and those working remotely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It offers a range of technical and specialized spaces, such as broadcast studios or presentation suites, providing seamless connectivity to the ecosystem for people spending time in the office. There is also a constant process of experimentation and piloting to achieve digital equity for all participants in hybrid meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>2. The Social Hub: Experiential Office Design<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavily oriented toward face-to-face social interaction and collaboration, this model focuses on creating an attractive \u201cdestination of choice\u201d for employees who now have more freedom regarding where they work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees who spend at least part of their week working remotely expect a \u201csuper-experience\u201d in terms of design, atmosphere, and human connection when they show up at the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, food and beverage are integral to a remodeled modern office, alongside client project rooms, collaborative workspaces, game zones, lounges, restaurants, and other amenities designed to enhance social activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>3. The Shared Experience: Corporate Architecture Integrated into the Urban Space<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This workplace enjoys a more permeable relationship with the local district and communities, as well as with the physical features of the urban or rural setting that provides its context. This is expressed through public lobbies, observation decks, art galleries, walking paths, food markets, and other public services carefully woven into the overall site strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of caring for the environment, this model emphasizes sustainability, carbon reduction, and the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is also a clear trend here of \u201cbringing the outdoors in.\u201d This can be done literally by integrating the surrounding landscape into the office, adding coworking spaces to the building plan, or bringing in external catalysts\u2014such as incorporating emerging startups into shared incubators to support corporate innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>4. The Development Space: Workspace Design Focused on Innovation<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This model combines a focus on learning, mentorship, and creativity with a commitment to improving the mental well-being of all employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Innovation and learning are harder to replicate online. Returning to the office provides an opportunity to reconfigure the workspace to meet fundamental needs, offering an environment tailored to provide the right experiences and the proper level of support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach manifests in environments as diverse as learning suites, rapid prototyping workshops, nap pods, prayer rooms, music rooms, editing suites, quiet spaces, social zones, and access to outdoor working areas. The goal is to allow both individuals and the organization to thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the process of applying these typologies to our clients\u2019 office designs, the result is rarely a pure model, but rather a blend of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding which elements of these archetypes apply to each company\u2019s business model, purpose, and objectives is a major challenge. It requires rethinking the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what for<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the work experience. This implies a necessary review and analysis of where each company stands today and where it wants to go, understanding space as a catalyst for that change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this process, modern offices play a fundamental role, as they are the environment that facilitates interaction, innovation, and the constant evolution of the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Inspire your team to connect, collaborate, and thrive. <a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/contact-contract-workplaces\/\">Partner with Contract Workplaces<\/a> to develop a modern, engaging corporate workspace anywhere in LATAM. Get in touch with us today!<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<footer>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/modern-offices-and-people-management-how-to-attract-employees-back-to-the-workspace\/\" class=\"more\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"col-md-4 col-xs-6\">\n<article id=\"post-19240\" class=\"blog-posts post-19240 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\t<header>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"blog-post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/space-as-a-platform\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Remodelacion-de-oficina-de-Cliente-confidencial-Argentina-por-Contract-Workplaces-770x440.webp\" class=\"attachment-blog size-blog wp-post-image\" alt=\"Remodelaci\u00f3n de oficina de Cliente confidencial Argentina por Contract Workplaces\">\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/space-as-a-platform\/\"><h2 class=\"blog-post-title\">Space as a Platform<\/h2><\/a>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div class=\"blog-post-content xxxx\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The natural evolution of the corporate real estate market, driven by technological, economic, and social transformations.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For decades, the office was conceived as a stable asset: a fixed, long-lasting place optimized for industrial-era efficiency. Today, this approach risks turning the office into a sunk cost and a barrier to new workplace dynamics. In many cases, the traditional office model no longer supports the business\u2014it hinders it, limiting the company\u2019s ability to attract talent in an increasingly volatile environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply adapting existing spaces is no longer enough. The world has changed, and maintaining competitiveness requires a deeper evolution. Rigid models, long-term leases, and underutilized spaces now coexist with organizations that need to adapt quickly, scale by project, and meet the workplace expectations of a new generation of employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this context, the <\/span><b>Office as a Service (OaaS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> model emerges as a strategic response. This approach redefines the office as a comprehensive service rather than an asset the company must build and operate; it becomes a resource consumed on demand. The workspace stops being a fixed infrastructure and begins to function as a platform: a ready-to-use environment that integrates physical space, technology, and services in a flexible, modular, and scalable way. From furniture and daily operations to IT support, everything is managed externally, allowing organizations to focus on their core business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What began as a solution for startups has now consolidated into a viable alternative for large corporations seeking operational agility, financial efficiency, and resilience against uncertainty. The \u201cas-a-service\u201d approach redefines the relationship between space, business, and people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The \u201cAs-a-Service\u201d Paradigm<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Office as a Service concept is the logical evolution of the corporate real estate market. Inspired by technology models like Software as a Service (SaaS), this model transforms real estate into an operating expense (OpEx). Instead of acquiring property, companies contract a comprehensive service that provides a functional, managed work ecosystem available on demand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The model is defined by a core set of features that radically differentiate it from traditional leasing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Comprehensive Operations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The monthly fee covers not only the use of the physical space but also all the services required to run it: furniture, connectivity, cleaning, security, maintenance, and IT support. This frees the company from day-to-day facilities management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contractual Flexibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Commitments are short-term and adaptable. Companies can adjust their square footage\u2014scaling up or down\u2014based on business fluctuations without the penalties associated with traditional leases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>On-Demand Access:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The guiding principle is to pay only for what you use. This eliminates space underutilization\u2014especially in hybrid work models\u2014and its associated costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within this paradigm, various offerings coexist, all sharing a focus on flexibility and service. Options range from corporate headquarters and coworking spaces to satellite offices designed to expand the talent pool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits for companies are clear. By redefining the workspace as a flexible service, they not only optimize their cost structure but also improve operational efficiency, agility, scalability, and adaptability. Furthermore, resource consumption and waste generation are reduced. This contributes to sustainability and strengthens attraction and retention efforts for a workforce that is increasingly conscious of environmental challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outsourcing office management allows organizations to focus their resources, time, and talent on activities that drive growth and value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For real estate developers, Office as a Service represents a structural shift in the business model. It means moving from being simple providers of empty square footage to becoming managers of workplace experiences and integrated tech services, offering fully operational, customizable offices along with all associated amenities. The design must accommodate a wide variety of work styles and activities, featuring areas that can be easily reconfigured based on occupants\u2019 needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the transition from selling bricks to selling productivity and well-being on demand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Aligning Workplace Strategy with Environmental Goals<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s corporate agenda, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have shifted from a secondary consideration to a strategic pillar. Workspace management represents one of the most effective and direct tools for an organization to reduce its carbon footprint and demonstrate a tangible commitment to sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Office as a Service model contributes to these goals through several mechanisms:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physical Space Optimization:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The principle of \u201cusing less\u201d is fundamental. By reducing the occupied office footprint, energy consumption drops directly, fewer carbon emissions are generated, and waste production is minimized.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduced Commutes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enabling hybrid work through a network of flexible spaces reduces daily commutes to a centralized headquarters. Considering that transportation accounts for 60% of global oil consumption, the impact is significant. Some research indicates that remote workers can have a carbon footprint up to 54% lower.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shared Resource Efficiency:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Similar to the Cloud Computing (IaaS) model that optimizes shared server use, space-as-a-service providers act as large-scale physical infrastructure managers. By operating centrally, they optimize the consumption of resources like energy and water, often incorporating renewable energy sources.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adopting an Office as a Service model is both a statement of commitment to environmental responsibility and a strategic tool to move toward a more resilient and sustainable business model.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Strategic Decision in the Face of Uncertainty<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shift toward \u201cspace-as-a-service\u201d models is the natural evolution of the corporate real estate market, driven by technological, economic, and social transformations. It is the direct consequence of a business environment where predictability is no longer the norm and operational rigidity has become a strategic risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this new context, the office can no longer be treated as a static asset that is optimized once and maintained for years. Its role has changed. Today, it is another variable in the business equation that must be adjusted with the same agility as teams, markets, and operating models.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving away from the paradigm of fixed asset ownership in favor of dynamic service access allows companies to decouple business growth from real estate rigidity. It is not just about cutting costs or gaining contractual flexibility; it is about regaining the decision-making power over when to grow, when to downsize, where to operate, and with what level of commitment\u2014without infrastructure becoming a burden. It means building the operational resilience needed to navigate the economic cycles of the coming decade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations that remain anchored to traditional real estate models do not just face inflexible cost structures. They also limit their ability to attract talent, adapt to new ways of working, and respond quickly to changing economic scenarios. In this sense, inaction is not neutral; it is a way of losing competitiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physical office is not going to disappear, but it must redefine its purpose. It needs to stop being a place people attend out of obligation and become a purposeful destination: a space designed for collaboration, innovation, and culture-building, where teams choose to go because it adds real value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outsourcing workspace management is no longer just an operational optimization alternative. It is a strategic decision that allows organizations to focus on what truly matters: driving their business forward with focus, adaptability, and resilience in an environment that will keep changing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Ready to transform your workplace into a dynamic asset? <a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/contact-contract-workplaces\/\">Contact Contract Workplaces<\/a> today and let\u2019s build an agile, scalable corporate office project for your business in LATAM.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<footer>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/space-as-a-platform\/\" class=\"more\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"col-md-4 col-xs-6\">\n<article id=\"post-19237\" class=\"blog-posts post-19237 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\t<header>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"blog-post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/a-look-at-total-cost-of-ownership\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Interiorismo-de-la-Embajada-de-Luxemburgo-Costa-Rica-por-Contract-Workplaces-500x500.webp\" class=\"attachment-portfolio-post size-portfolio-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"Interiorismo de la Embajada de Luxemburgo Costa Rica por Contract Workplaces\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Interiorismo-de-la-Embajada-de-Luxemburgo-Costa-Rica-por-Contract-Workplaces-500x500.webp 500w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Interiorismo-de-la-Embajada-de-Luxemburgo-Costa-Rica-por-Contract-Workplaces-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/a-look-at-total-cost-of-ownership\/\"><h2 class=\"blog-post-title\">A Look at Total Cost of Ownership<\/h2><\/a>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div class=\"blog-post-content xxxx\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>A strategic view of space requires considering its entire lifecycle, where the initial investment is not an endpoint, but a first step.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normally, a building\u2019s opening is celebrated as the end of a project. However, this impression rarely aligns with reality: the actual use of the built environment reveals that the completed work is barely the beginning of a more complex process that unfolds over time, often in unexpected ways. A strategic view of space requires considering its entire lifecycle, where the initial investment is not the endpoint, but rather a first step. It is the beginning of a commitment to efficiency, performance, and adaptability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this context, the Facility Manager (FM) plays a decisive role: harmonizing the quality of the original design with a seamless operation that, over time, protects organizational resources and ensures the workspace remains relevant. Managing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) does not just mean cutting expenses; it also involves making smart decisions that allow the space to evolve while maintaining its functionality and purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various analyses have demonstrated an inverse relationship between an asset\u2019s initial cost and its maintenance cost: a building with a low capital expenditure (CapEx) can lock an owner into high operating expenses (OpEx) for the rest of its useful life. Thus, while CapEx accounts for only 20% to 30% of a building\u2019s total cost, the remaining 70% to 80% is allocated to maintenance and adaptations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, a building\u2019s true life does not begin with its opening; it begins with occupancy. That is when the forces of physical deterioration and functional obsolescence appear. Managing these processes requires a holistic vision from the FM: seeing it not as an intervention on an inert system, but as a dynamic performance adjustment aimed at satisfying the changing needs of occupants and organizational goals.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Building as a Transforming System<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buildings are not static entities, neither in their use nor in their physical structure. On the contrary, change is inevitable and manifests through two types of influences: exogenous factors linked to the economic context or market pressures, and endogenous factors derived from user needs and natural wear and tear. Even if the original design did not account for flexibility, reality will eventually force transformations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand this dynamic, one must consider that a building is not a monolithic unit, but a set of layers that evolve at different paces, generating internal tensions. A design that does not anticipate change quickly becomes a barrier to productivity, leading to what is known as \u201ctechnical or functional obsolescence\u201d due to technical limitations, premature failures, and changing trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stewart Brand demonstrated that buildings are not static objects, but complex systems composed of layers operating at different speeds. A building\u2019s efficiency depends on recognizing these tempos of transformation, which forces the decoupling of layers during design to facilitate maintenance and renovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To illustrate this logic, Brand proposes the \u201cSix S\u2019s\u201d model:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Site:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The geographical context of the building. It is permanent and does not change over time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Structure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Its useful life ranges between 30 and 300 years. It is the most difficult and expensive layer to modify.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skin:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The exterior envelope changes approximately every 20 years, influenced by aesthetic and thermal efficiency demands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Services:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes electrical, plumbing, HVAC, sprinkler systems, elevators, and escalators. All of these wear out every 7 to 15 years and are usually the first to become technically obsolete.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Space Plan (Layout):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The interior layout can change every few years, especially in office buildings due to tenant turnover or organizational shifts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stuff (Daily Use Items):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Furniture, electronic equipment, etc., are constantly replaced due to wear and tear or aesthetic and functional decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To these layers, we must add the occupants, whose expectations and needs change constantly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizing these tempos is essential. For instance, smart systems and IoT infrastructures evolve much faster than the building\u2019s envelope. If these layers are rigidly integrated\u2014to the point where intervening in one system affects the structure\u2014the building loses strategic value and its maintenance becomes more expensive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workspaces must be understood as infrastructures capable of evolving to preserve their value throughout their lifecycle. In this scenario, the FM does not just step in to repair deterioration, but to manage the asset\u2019s adaptability, allowing it to respond to new work models and technological advancements without losing its primary utility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When Design Ignores the Passage of Time<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a design focuses solely on \u201cday one\u201d and omits the temporal dimension, the operational and financial consequences can be significant. This lack of foresight usually translates into hidden costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rigid design, envisioned for a specific use without considering future scenarios, may require extensive interventions to adapt to new market demands such as hybrid work or technological changes. In many cases, these buildings stop meeting user needs long before their physical structure degrades, accelerating their obsolescence. In contrast, flexible and adaptable buildings extend their useful life and reduce operating costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, when maintenance is not integrated from the design phase, preventive tasks tend to be postponed due to their technical complexity or cost, which can lead to critical failures, business disruptions, and more expensive emergency repairs. Similarly, prioritizing a lower initial cost at the expense of long-term energy efficiency typically results in significantly higher operating expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this sense, the absence of a design strategy oriented toward operability creates a gap between expected and actual performance, directly impacting workspace quality, productivity, and occupant well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of this, integrating the FM right from the design stage is an absolute necessity. Once the building is up and running, correcting design errors is usually too late or financially unviable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Design with the Future in Mind<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conclusion is clear: the true efficiency of a workspace is measured by its ability to evolve without losing value. A project\u2019s success should not be evaluated by the image of its opening day, but by its performance over time, when it must respond to technological shifts, economic cycles, and organizational transformations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing with the future in mind means adopting principles focused on operability, ensuring that the building can function safely, efficiently, and profitably from day one of handover and throughout its entire lifecycle. This involves:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Anticipating Future Change:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Designing structures and systems that allow for future expansions or adaptations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prioritizing Flexibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Utilizing modular construction solutions that facilitate space reconfiguration without generating waste.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Integrating FM from the Start:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensuring that systems are maintainable and that operational information is useful and accessible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Incorporating Digital Tools:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maintaining an updated digital model (such as BIM) to support asset management and facilitate decision-making.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, a building that cannot learn or adapt is a building that begins to lose value from the day it is handed over. True sustainability is not limited to initial efficiency; it lies in the infrastructure\u2019s capacity to remain useful, relevant, and efficient over decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing with this perspective is not just a technical decision, but a strategic one: it is what allows a building to maintain its value over time, instead of beginning to lose it the moment the keys are turned over.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Ready to build a workplace that retains its value over time? <a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/contact-contract-workplaces\/\">Contact Contract Workplaces<\/a> today and let\u2019s design your next corporate office project in LATAM with efficiency and long-term performance in mind.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<footer>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/a-look-at-total-cost-of-ownership\/\" class=\"more\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"col-md-4 col-xs-6\">\n<article id=\"post-14652\" class=\"blog-posts post-14652 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news category-office-design tag-corporate-architecture tag-modern-offices tag-office-design tag-organizational-culture-and-workspaces\">\n\t<header>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"blog-post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/connect-users-to-the-home-and-job-of-their-dreams-navent-argentina\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2598final-770x440.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blog size-blog wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dise\u00f1o de oficina de Navent Argentina por Contract Workplaces\">\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/connect-users-to-the-home-and-job-of-their-dreams-navent-argentina\/\"><h2 class=\"blog-post-title\">Connect users to the home and job of their dreams \u2013 Navent Argentina<\/h2><\/a>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div class=\"blog-post-content xxxx\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Navent<\/strong> is a leading company in Latin America founded in Argentina specialized in online classifieds for more than 20 years. The company \u2013which has been growing exponentially since its inception and is now present in 8 countries in the region\u2013 is focused on helping people in the search for employment and real estate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2640final.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14509\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2640final-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Dise\u00f1o de oficinas Navent Argentina por Contract Workplaces\" width=\"936\" height=\"702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2640final-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2640final-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2640final-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2640final-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2640final.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navent\u2019s new offices in the city of Buenos Aires are located on the 25th floor of a modern tower in the Nu\u00f1ez neighborhood \u2013 a district with a great commercial development \u2013 which has panoramic views of the R\u00edo de la Plata and the rest of the city.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to give the brand a new and unique identity, the new offices of the company had to meet the objective of bringing together its two main locations in the same workspace, each with different cultures and work dynamics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The challenge of uniting both worlds began with a consultancy job of Workplace Strategy to understand the present activity in both places, unify requirements and establish common criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2598final.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14507\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2598final-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Dise\u00f1o de oficina de Navent Argentina por Contract Workplaces\" width=\"937\" height=\"702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2598final-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2598final-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2598final-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2598final-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2598final.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conceptual design that was proposed from Contract Workplaces consisted of representing the company\u2019s mission and vision: connecting users with the home and job of their dreams. Thus, \u201cconnecting\u201d became both the primary and essential objective of the daily work experience and the starting point for endowing the company with a unique identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project was developed on a 2,500 sqm floor plan from four points of interest, or milestones, that connect the different work groups that are located in the interstitial space. These \u201cconnectors\u201d not only allow employees to meet to encourage interaction; they also encourage the agile method of work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2690final.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14513\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2690final-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Espacios de trabajo de Navent Argentina por Contract Workplaces\" width=\"946\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2690final-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2690final-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2690final-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2690final-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2690final.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the operational area, an open-plan design was chosen with the workstations distributed near the perimeter to take advantage of natural light and views to the outside. The oblique arrangement of the desks gives an element of surprise to the layout while transmitting dynamism to the space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2680final.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14512\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2680final-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Construcci\u00f3n de oficinas Navent Argentina por Contract Workplaces\" width=\"946\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2680final-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2680final-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2680final-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2680final-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2680final.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the private offices and the formal meeting rooms were located at one end of the floor while the Phone Booths, Meetings and the meeting rooms for few people were arranged in relation to the connectors for public use. In this way, collaborators can go from a spontaneous chat in the stands, for example, to a more private environment in the wide variety of Meetings offered by the project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cafeteria, located near the reception, has an extensive bar that articulates the table area with an area that has lounge chairs, suitable both for relaxing and for working in a more relaxed environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2583final.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14505\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2583final-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Remodelaci\u00f3n de oficina de Navent Argentina por Contract Workplaces\" width=\"939\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2583final-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2583final-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2583final-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2583final-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_2583final.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding the materiality of the project, a wide color palette was used seeking to represent and give identity to each of the brands that make up the Navent company. For this, we worked with different tonal ranges, textures and patterns that, in addition, gave the space a playful and scenographic character.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphics and branding had a privileged place in the development of these offices, becoming a leading element in many of their spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area: 2500 sqm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work period: 100 days<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project: Turnkey<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Year: 2021<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry: Technological<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project Manager: Romina Chalcovich<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designer: Javier Pihn<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<footer>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/connect-users-to-the-home-and-job-of-their-dreams-navent-argentina\/\" class=\"more\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"col-md-4 col-xs-6\">\n<article id=\"post-14634\" class=\"blog-posts post-14634 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news category-office-design\">\n\t<header>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"blog-post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/when-the-heart-of-the-brand-makes-the-workspace-beat\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Dise%C3%B1o-de-oficinas-modernas-en-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-portfolio-post size-portfolio-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dise\u00f1o de oficinas modernas en GSK Ecuador por Contract Workplaces\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Dise\u00f1o-de-oficinas-modernas-en-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Dise\u00f1o-de-oficinas-modernas-en-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/when-the-heart-of-the-brand-makes-the-workspace-beat\/\"><h2 class=\"blog-post-title\">When the heart of the brand makes the workspace beat \u2013 GSK Ecuador<\/h2><\/a>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div class=\"blog-post-content xxxx\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)<\/strong> is among the top ten pharmaceutical companies in the world (and one of the largest in Ecuador), focused on improving people\u2019s quality of life through research. And although its commercial operation is located in the city of Quito, it has a large workforce presence throughout the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GSK offices, entirely made by Contract Workplaces, were developed on a 518 sqm floor located in \u2018Torre 6\u2019, one of the most emblematic and modern buildings in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13882 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Arquitectura de oficinas GSK Ecuador por Contract Workplaces\" width=\"783\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This prominent pharmaceutical company, which has a large multinational presence, has developed its own strategy for all its workspaces and has a design guide that specifies the use of colors, the dimensions of the furniture, the types of finishes, the design chart, ergonomics guidelines, etc., for all its locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main challenges of Contract Workplaces was to develop a proposal for a conceptual design with its own character that would also meet the parameters and requirements established by the company. With this in mind, the heart of the GSK logo was taken as a starting point to turn each of the office spaces into the beat of that heart, a place where users could feel at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Oficinas-modernas-de-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13879\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Oficinas-modernas-de-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Oficinas modernas de GSK Ecuador por Contract Workplaces\" width=\"815\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Oficinas-modernas-de-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Oficinas-modernas-de-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Oficinas-modernas-de-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Oficinas-modernas-de-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Oficinas-modernas-de-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The office was distributed in three different areas: public, semi-public and private. The public area was made up of the reception, together with meeting rooms of different capacities. There we opted for a palette of neutral tones with some wooden accents in order to give the spaces a more formal character.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-de-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13881\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-de-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Arquitectura de oficinas de GSK Ecuador por Contract Workplaces\" width=\"811\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-de-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-de-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-de-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-de-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-de-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the semi-public area, the \u201cheart\u201d of the office, the collaboration spaces and operational positions were located as part of the transition to more private areas. The choice of a range of bright colors together with the curved lines of the furniture created a cheerful and pleasant atmosphere that contrasted with the formality of the public area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The workstations were located on the ventilated side of the plant in order to take advantage of the natural light. And, to break the linearity of the desks, a counterpoint was proposed with the suspended ceiling formed by heart-shaped clouds located in different directions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-interior-en-oficinas-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13880\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-interior-en-oficinas-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Arquitectura de interior en oficinas GSK Ecuador por Contract Workplaces\" width=\"824\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-interior-en-oficinas-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-interior-en-oficinas-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-interior-en-oficinas-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-interior-en-oficinas-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arquitectura-de-interior-en-oficinas-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the private area, the Coffee area offers an atmosphere with a more homely and informal style. In this space, we worked with a palette of tones complemented with various shades of wood in the furniture and ceiling, and with color accents in the graphics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The search for the best standards in ergonomics and comfort stands out throughout the project. This is true not only in the acoustics of the meeting rooms but also in the choice of furniture, and ranges from the chairs in the operating, waiting and meeting areas, to the desks, all of which are adjustable in height to suit them to the way of working of each user.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Dise%C3%B1o-de-oficinas-modernas-en-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13887\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Dise%C3%B1o-de-oficinas-modernas-en-GSK-Ecuador-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Dise\u00f1o de oficinas modernas en GSK Ecuador por Contract Workplaces\" width=\"815\" height=\"611\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding the design of the office graphics, and although it w<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as already pre-established by GSK, the proposal to create a more local identity using names and icons from different places in Ecuador in the meeting rooms was gladly accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The end result was a unique, functional and welcoming environment for users, which met the global growth standards of GSK, but with its own personality and charm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<pre id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">AREA: 518 sqm\r\nWORK TIME: 90 days\r\nTYPE OF WORK: Turnkey Project\r\nTYPE OF INDUSTRY: Pharmaceutical\r\nYEAR: 2020\r\nPM: Mar\u00eda Jos\u00e9 Castro\r\nDesigners: Mar\u00eda Jos\u00e9 Morchz\/Mario Molina\r\n<\/span><\/pre>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<footer>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/when-the-heart-of-the-brand-makes-the-workspace-beat\/\" class=\"more\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"col-md-4 col-xs-6\">\n<article id=\"post-14417\" class=\"blog-posts post-14417 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news category-office-design tag-commercial-architecture tag-office-design tag-organizational-culture-and-workspaces\">\n\t<header>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"blog-post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/the-design-as-a-reflection-of-history-and-tradition\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0894final-770x440.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blog size-blog wp-post-image\" alt=\"Oficinas modernas Takeda Argentina por Contract Workplaces\">\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/the-design-as-a-reflection-of-history-and-tradition\/\"><h2 class=\"blog-post-title\">The design as a reflection of history and tradition \u2013 Takeda Argentina<\/h2><\/a>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div class=\"blog-post-content xxxx\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Takeda<\/strong> is a pharmaceutical company founded in Japan in 1781 that maintains a deep respect for its history and tradition. Its values \u200b\u200bof integrity, justice, honesty and perseverance have enabled it to become a large global company with more than 30,000 employees. The company\u2019s transformation into an international benchmark was consolidated in 2018 when an internal reorganization of its parent company was carried out, strengthening its image and highlighting its values.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0826final.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13950 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0826final-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Dise\u00f1o oficinas de Takeda Argentina por Contract Workplaces\" width=\"701\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0826final-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0826final-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0826final-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0826final-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0826final.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of this expansion, Takeda invited Contract Workplaces to participate in a competition to design its new offices in the N\u00fa\u00f1ez neighborhood, in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Our challenge was to create a balanced workspace, capable of reflecting the strong oriental tradition combined with the constant search for innovation and the avant-garde.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conceptual design has as its starting point the link between this new headquarters and its parent company, respecting the artistic and spatial concept \u201cForce of life\u201d introduced by the prominent Japanese designer Kashiwa Sato. The idea is based on a set of basic natural elements that represent the source that nourishes life, and on the links between people as the driving force that allows tackling the greatest challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project was developed on the 14th floor of the Torre Raghsa, located on Del Libertador Avenue, a large rectangular plan of 2,100 m\u00b2 that opens three of its four sides to generous views of the R\u00edo de la Plata.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0885final.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13954 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0885final-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Dise\u00f1os oficinas Takeda Argentina por Contract Workplaces\" width=\"715\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0885final-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0885final-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0885final-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0885final-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0885final.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next to the access area, the Reception and Customer Service sectors were located along with the lactation room, an office and itinerant work positions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The operative area was arranged in Open Plan on both longitudinal faces of the plant, seeking natural light, views and a better spatial quality. The workstations were organized on islands that have height-adjustable tops that alternate Coworking spaces equipped with armchairs and small cafeteria spaces for healthy recreation, all in line with the Wellness concept.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The complementary spaces (Meetings, Phone Booths and copy spaces) were located in the center of the floor, close to the core of the existing building. The project also has meeting rooms of different capacities and a Board Room for more than 20 people, all finished with high quality materials, acoustic elements and intelligent lighting control. For its part, the dining room offers different use alternatives: a bench seat, a high bar and tables with folding lids that allow freeing up space to adopt an auditorium layout with capacity for 60 people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0916final.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13958 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0916final-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Interiores de oficinas de Takeda Argentina por Contract Workplaces\" width=\"686\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0916final-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0916final-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0916final-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0916final-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0916final.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the front fa\u00e7ade facing the river, different options were placed for collaborative work that invite interaction between the different areas. Each of these spaces has the necessary technological support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The result was a work environment that offers a variety of typologies for the different activities carried out in the organization. All with a high quality of the materials used and an aesthetic that maintains the characteristic subtlety of the East, along with some specific color details within the institutional palette.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0975final.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13961 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0975final-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Interiores de oficinas Takeda Argentina por Contract Workplaces\" width=\"743\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0975final-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0975final-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0975final-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0975final-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_0975final.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Architect Designer<\/strong>: Jerem\u00edas Saraco<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Project Manager<\/strong>: Mar\u00eda Laura Speranza<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Area:<\/strong>\u00a02400 sqm<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Term of the work:<\/strong>\u00a0105 days<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Buenos Aires<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Type:<\/strong>\u00a0Turnkey Project<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Year:<\/strong>\u00a02020<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Country:<\/strong>\u00a0Argentina<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Activity:<\/strong>\u00a0Laboratories &amp; Health<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Design:<\/strong>\u00a0Contract Workplaces<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<footer>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/the-design-as-a-reflection-of-history-and-tradition\/\" class=\"more\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"col-md-4 col-xs-6\">\n<article id=\"post-14415\" class=\"blog-posts post-14415 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news category-office-design tag-commercial-architecture tag-corporate-architecture tag-modern-offices tag-office-design tag-organizational-culture-and-workspaces\">\n\t<header>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"blog-post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/the-companys-dna-as-a-unifying-concept\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Contruccion-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-portfolio-post size-portfolio-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"Colbun Chile Workplace Design and Build by Contract Workplaces\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Contruccion-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Contruccion-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/the-companys-dna-as-a-unifying-concept\/\"><h2 class=\"blog-post-title\">The company\u2019s DNA as a unifying concept \u2013 Colb\u00fan Chile<\/h2><\/a>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div class=\"blog-post-content xxxx\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Colb\u00fan S.A.<\/strong> is a Chilean company dedicated to the generation of electric power with more than 35 years of presence in the country and 25 plants installed. As part of the renovation project of its central offices located in the Las Condes district, Metropolitan Region, the company undertook the intervention and remodeling of its 9 floors together with Contract Workplaces in a four-stage plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Contruccion-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13323 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Contruccion-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Colbun Chile Workplace Design and Build by Contract Workplaces\" width=\"775\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Contruccion-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Contruccion-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Contruccion-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Contruccion-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Contruccion-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When analyzing the set of the existing plants, we found that they had a common pattern: the workspaces were disincorporated. There were no common areas and of collective use, which made it difficult for the collaborators to meet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When approaching the new project developed in 6,000 m\u00b2 and distributed in 9 floors, the five aspects that reflected the DNA of the company were taken into account: integrity, innovation, excellence, collaboration and passion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conceptual design revolved around the generation of a common language that could unify the entire project. To this end, three alternatives were created that apply to each floor according to the requirements and character of each one: \u201cCustomer Focus\u201d, \u201cTeam Focus\u201d and \u201cCollaborative Focus\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Habilitaci%C3%B3n-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13324 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Habilitaci%C3%B3n-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Colbun Chile Workplace Design and Build by Contract Workplaces\" width=\"743\" height=\"557\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 1 focused on the \u201cCollaborative Focus\u201d on floors 14 and 20, where the work teams were located. The general match was based on the unification of the plant through the implementation of a layout in Open Space with the closed offices located on the perimeter, but with a fluid visual connection throughout the entire floor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the center of the plant, the collaborative areas (Brainstorming, Informal Meetings and Meeting Box spaces) were located together with the operational area, so that different instances of interaction between collaborators could be generated, be they formal or informal. In order to reinforce the integration of the team, the same type of furniture was defined for all members of the campus. The Work Coffee was also located in the central area, underpinning the intention of strengthening ties and meeting opportunities for teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Arquitectura-de-interiores-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13318 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Arquitectura-de-interiores-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Colbun Chile Workplace Design and Build by Contract Workplaces\" width=\"755\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Arquitectura-de-interiores-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Arquitectura-de-interiores-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Arquitectura-de-interiores-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Arquitectura-de-interiores-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Arquitectura-de-interiores-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding the materiality of the project, a palette of colors and textures with its own character and identity was defined. The use of natural elements such as the texture of the wood together with the presence of a profuse vegetation in all areas, generated a warm and welcoming atmosphere that increased the sense of belonging of the collaborators. The choice of neutral tones in the carpet and the equipment reinforced this idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The search for a common imprint and language for the entire project, added to the need for greater integration of the teams, resulted in a wide, interconnected, collaborative and functional workspace. In this way, the new Colb\u00fan offices reflect an image consistent with the company\u2019s identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13319 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Colbun Chile Workplace Design and Build by Contract Workplaces\" width=\"743\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Arquitectura-de-oficinas-Colbun-Chile-por-Contract-Workplaces.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Area:<\/strong>\u00a01.436 sqm (floors 14\u00b0 \u2013 20\u00b0)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Term of the work:<\/strong>\u00a0485 days<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Las Condes \u2013 Santiago<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Design:<\/strong>\u00a0Contract Workplaces<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Type:<\/strong>\u00a0Turnkey Project<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Year:<\/strong>\u00a02020<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Country:<\/strong>\u00a0Chile<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Activity:<\/strong>\u00a0Energy &amp; Mining<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Architect Manager:<\/strong> Consuelo Larrea<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Conceptual Architect:<\/strong> Celina Barranco<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Development Architect:<\/strong> Jorge O\u2019Ryan<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Furniture:<\/strong> Giuliani \/ Cerantola \/ Contatto<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Graphic Design<\/strong>: Camilo Gonz\u00e1lez<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<footer>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/the-companys-dna-as-a-unifying-concept\/\" class=\"more\">Ver m\u00e1s<\/a>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div><nav class=\"page-nav\"><ul class=\"page-numbers\">\n\t<li><span aria-current=\"page\" class=\"page-numbers current\">1<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li><a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18218\/page\/2\/\">2<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18218\/page\/3\/\">3<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"page-numbers dots\">\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li><a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18218\/page\/7\/\">7<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a class=\"next page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18218\/page\/2\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-18218","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18218","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18218"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18218\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19520,"href":"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18218\/revisions\/19520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/contractworkplaces.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}