In September 2014, Perkins+Will’s Minneapolis office (of which I am a part) launched MOBILEAPOLIS, a workplace mobility pilot program that enabled individuals to work freely within the office, provided the flexibility over when and where they work, and allowed them to choose the space that best supports their needs at any given time. It was our intent that lessons learned—the good and the bad—would drive the evolution of our mobility program and inform the design of our future workplace.
Check out this fun infographic that explains our ambitions, findings, and next steps for the future home of our Minneapolis office.
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About the Author: Jessica is a workplace strategist with a background in human factors and architecture. She is interested in the way people interact with their everyday environments, and the impact of building design on efficiency, safety, physical health and well-being. Jessica addresses design issues at multiple scales and uses research, strategy, and innovation to articulate the vital connections between human ecology and the built environment.
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