☆ 3-Minute Showroom Recap

Space that sparks hybrid-ready creativity

The workplace has evolved faster in the past five years than it did in the previous few decades. Dive into your showroom-tour highlights and see how our research-driven designs are shaping the future of hybrid work.

Steelcase Research

Three Types of Collaboration

Our spaces are designed around three distinct collaboration modes, each requiring different environmental support to maximize effectiveness and engagement.

Informative

A person brings the group up to date on a specific topic, sharing knowledge and updates effectively.

Collaboration Mode

Key Features:

  • Knowledge sharing

  • Status updates

  • Presentation mode

Generative

Where groups brainstorm and explore creative options together in collaborative sessions.

Collaboration Mode

Key Features:

  • Brainstorming

  • Creative exploration

  • Idea generation

Evaluative

Where groups decide on the best option to move forward with important decisions.

Collaboration Mode

Key Features:

  • Option evaluation

  • Decision making

  • Strategic planning

Workspace Innovation

From open collaboration to private focus zones, every space is designed with intention and backed by research.

Open & Enclosed Design

Equitable Privacy

Reservable private offices and enclosed spaces offer individuals a private retreat for focus work, or small group meeting. Teams meet in the open spaces.

  • Acoustic privacy

  • Flexible booking

  • Available to everyone

Proximity by Design

Accessible Storage and Phone Booths

Grab-and-go lockers and sound-proof booths conveniently sit just steps from your workstation, offering quick storage and a quiet retreat whenever you need it.

  • 3-ring accessibility

  • Sound isolation

  • Convenient storage

Fixed to Fluid Design

Free Address Workstations

Untethered and built for user customization, our free-address workstations flex to whatever focus you need.

  • Visual privacy

  • Sound absorption

  • User control

Can't-Miss Settings

Explore our most innovative workspace solutions designed for the future of hybrid work.

Steelcase Global Research

Research Insights

Data-driven insights from comprehensive research across 11 countries and 63,000+ employees and leaders, revealing the critical trends shaping the future of work.

Performance

72%

Productivity Impact

Productivity Impact

Employees report significantly higher productivity in well-designed hybrid spaces that seamlessly support both focused work and collaborative activities.

Culture

17%

Engagement Drop

Engagement Drop

Employee engagement has declined since 2020, highlighting the critical need for thoughtful workplace design that reconnects teams and rebuilds culture.

Design

62%

Shared Spaces

Shared Spaces

Modern floorplans now dedicate the majority of space to shared areas, reflecting the fundamental shift from individual ownership to collaborative experiences.

Flexibility

70%

Unassigned Workstations

Unassigned Workstations

Most workstations are now shared rather than assigned, requiring high-performing spaces with integrated technology and flexible configurations.

Research Methodology

These insights are derived from Steelcase's comprehensive research program conducted since 2020, encompassing 14 distinct studies across 11 countries with over 63,000 employees and organizational leaders. The research examines the evolving nature of work, collaboration patterns, and the impact of physical environments on employee engagement and productivity.

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