The Covid19 pandemic has fundamentally changed our lives and how we interact with one another. As how we think about work has changed, work places need to be revamped and rearranged to fit with the new model for work.  This includes redesigning office layouts, and more specifically moving from a conventional hierarchical structure to wide, open floor plans that facilitate communication, sharing and teamwork. 

That said, despite the move to greater sharing and collaborations, the realities of the pandemic have hampered the ability to meet and freely discuss.  This, in turn, has meant a move to socially distant forms of communication including working remotely - whether that means working from home, cafés, or other places.  Of course, the pandemic drags on, and negatively impacts work productivity, efficiency, and even socialization. 

With these challenges in mind and the client's request for a new office layout for post pandemic life, we have proposed the following to meet these challenges.