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Thursday 16 February 2023
18:30 - 20:30

Free

Join us for an evening of presentations exploring hybrid working and “the office”.

The increase in hybrid work in recent years raises questions about the future of workspaces and how to welcome employees back to the office.

Employees now expect and prioritise workplaces that are sustainable, healthy and flexible. Therefore, buildings must be versatile to meet current needs and future changes. What role can architects play in this quest? How can design contribute to attracting employees to the office? What technologies and amenities are necessary to meet these demands and suit new types and various sizes of businesses?

During this PechaKucha, we will hear about projects and technologies that propose innovative solutions to answer these questions.

Programme

18:30 Arrival and refreshments

19:00 Welcome from Grimshaw

Matthew Holloway, Principal, Grimshaw Architects

19:05 Introduction from the Chair

Nicola Sheppey, Head of Communications, NLA

19:08 The future of the office in central London

Speaker TBC

19:15 Retrofitting office building for today’s needs

Fiona Grieve, Architect, Scott Brownrigg

19:22 Innovation for workplaces

Milos Halecka, Innovations Director, MiddleCap

19:29 Non-workplace workplaces

Matthew Holloway, Principal, Grimshaw Architects

19:36 Flexibility to anticipate the future’s needs

Hollie Welch, Associate, de Metz Forbes Knight Architects

19:43 Ground floor and amenities
Sascha Lewin, CEO, W.RE

19:50 The future of “giant offices”: Google HQ

Adrienne Lau, Senior Associate, Heatherwick Studio

19:57 Networking

20:30 Close

Speaker biographies

Head of Communications, NLA

Matthew Holloway

Principal, Grimshaw Architects

Chief Executive Officer, W.RE

Architect, Scott Brownrigg

Innovations Director, MiddleCap

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Venue

Grimshaw Architects
57 Clerkenwell Road
London
EC1M 5NG

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