New Office Design Experiments for When the Remote Work Dream Fizzles

The large question mark hanging over the future of workplaces has prompted one accommodation specialist to set up an independent think tank. Synergy Housing, a member of Ascott, has launched Reve Innovation Lab, which sees offices as a blank canvas — but its mission to “reposition commercial office assets” may also having something to do with gaining an edge over rivals, too. The debate over how many employees will end back up in their offices is very much ongoing, but downbeat notes from one of the largest co-working space providers reveals a sense of urgency. IWG's improvement in occupancy was lower than expected, it warned in a trading update this month, and likely to impact its results. And in the UK the government is reportedly drafting legislation that could make it impossible for employers to insist staff return full-time to their place of work. Back to the Drawing Board Reve is headed up by industry veteran Jon Wohlfert, who has previously worked at Marriott brand Resi