OFFICE DESIGN

Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

Office Come‑Back: Turning Work Days into Welcoming Spaces

Many companies want people to return to the office, but employees often prefer staying home. To change that trend, some leaders are turning offices into places that feel more like a friendly hotel than a grind. They borrow ideas from hospitality, where guests are welcomed and kept happy so they keep

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Jan 11 2026BUSINESS

GM's New HQ: A Nod to the Past, a Leap into the Future

GM's fresh headquarters in Detroit is a fascinating blend of old and new. The building, part of the Hudson's Detroit complex, is a stark contrast to the automaker's previous home, the Renaissance Center (RenCen). The RenCen, a massive fortress-like structure, was more about size and less about funct

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Sep 17 2024BUSINESS

Amazon's Shift Back to Traditional Offices: A Return to Roots?

Amazon Abandons Hot Desking Policy, Returns to Assigned Desks Amazon has made a significant shift in its approach to office space by abandoning its hot desking policy and returning to assigned desks in its headquarters. This move is part of a broader effort to bring employees back to the office, wi

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