Today’s knowledge economy places great importance on innovation and creative work as the driving force of value production. Fostering dialogue that leads to new insights, allowing for the concentrated work of the creative process, and motivating personal engagement are primary concerns for many companies, and are reflected in how the work environment is shaped.

This issue explores the new wave of office design through eight examples, including Bestseller Office Complex by C.F. Møller Architects, “Cube 2” by Estudio Carme Pinós, Alliander HQ by RAU Architects, Jacques Ferrier’s Yidian Office Complex, and JTI Headquarters by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

Today’s knowledge economy places great importance on innovation and creative work as the driving force of value production. Fostering dialogue that leads to new insights, allowing for the concentrated work of the creative process, and motivating personal engagement are primary concerns for many companies, and are reflected in how the work environment is shaped.

This issue explores the new wave of office design through eight examples, including Bestseller Office Complex by C.F. Møller Architects, “Cube 2” by Estudio Carme Pinós, Alliander HQ by RAU Architects, Jacques Ferrier’s Yidian Office Complex, and JTI Headquarters by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.