As we continue to navigate the ongoing pandemic, the future of offices and workspaces has been widely debated. However, some immediate effects are clear: the rigid, primarily in-office model has been quickly replaced by hybrid work, with adaptability and comfort becoming the top priorities. Therefore, even as long-term consequences might be unclear, businesses will certainly have to strive for the right balance between traditional and remote methods in order to promote efficiency and employee well-being. From a design and architecture perspective, demand will focus on flexible working environments that foster creativity, productivity, and comfort – as well as addressing the associated technological, economic, and sustainability challenges.
With this in mind, renowned chair manufacturer Wagner, together with architects Titus Bernhard and Andreas Weissenbach, developed the Wagner Design Lab in Langenneufnach, southern Germany. Following new work and lifestyle patterns, the space can be used flexibly for anything from a showroom to an office, displaying the company’s brand “Wagner Living” while exploring and redefining the boundaries of the modern workspace.
