2024-05-18T20:53:55-04:00 https://archinect.com/features/article/150204881/the-architecture-industry-on-workplace-design-and-returning-to-the-office Sean Joyner 2020-07-02T10:25:00-04:00 >2021-02-18T05:03:14-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/50/505d708db041357a74b8271de4189926.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>As many prepare to transition back to the office, it would be safe to conclude that things will not &ldquo;go back to normal.&rdquo; With a long list of requirements for businesses looking to get back in-house, it can seem dreadful to coordinate one&rsquo;s office space in compliance with the seemingly countless precautions. However, this recent time has introduced a new need for spatial experts, a role architects have filled for centuries. Today, we are seeing more firms embrace a role as a consultant in contrast to a more traditional designation as &ldquo;designer.&rdquo; Firms are stepping up to capitalize on workplace expertise, informing and guiding clients to fruitful re-opening strategies. Moreover, architects themselves have also been planning their return-to-office strategies, many of whom have communicated their thoughts with us, as we will share in this article.</p> <p>In this piece, we&rsquo;ll look at some insights from the industry concerning the return to work, reviewing the new research done by a handful of p...</p>