Nicola Gillen – författare

Theoffice is dead. Long live the office. Despite decades of predictionsthat the office is on the verge of extinction, it is surviving and thriving. Ofcourse things are changing. And changing fast. Digital technologies aretransforming not only the work we do, but also the ways our workplaces aredesigned, built and operated. Automation and AI mean that some jobs will nolonger exist whilst others will be created.Butthe very essence of the workplace — human interaction and collaboration,remains as necessary as ever. In fact, it is the human focus that is drivingthis new age, with four generations now in the workplace together for the firsttime. Takingan interdisciplinary approach, this book discusses the impacts of these changeson the future of work and workplace. The latest technologies are also exploredfrom voice and digital twins, to new materials such as graphene andbattery-powered buildings. Thebook looks at what this means for the design process, the role of the architectand physical place itself in the future, and provides a practical guide to helparchitects, designers, developers, clients and occupiers create office spacesthat promote wellbeing, innovation and growth.

The worldhas changed. How willsociety emerge post-pandemic? Will we take the opportunity to reset the statusquo? And, if so, what possibilities are there for architects to take the initiativein designing this new world?Thisinnovative design guide draws together expert guidance on designing in theimmediate aftermath of the pandemic for key architectural sectors: housing,workplace, civic and cultural, hospitality, education, infrastructure and civicplacemaking. It provides design inspiration to architects on how they canrespond to the challenges and opportunities of a post-pandemic environment andhow architects ensure they are at the forefront of the best design in this newworld. Looking at each sector in turn, it covers the challenges specific toeach, and how delivering these designs might differ from the pre-pandemicworld.As well aspost-pandemic design, the vital issue of climate change will be threadedthrough each sector, with many cross-overs between designing for the climateemergency and designing for a world after a pandemic. Both seek to make theworld a safer, happier and more resilient place.Written by setof contributing design experts, this book is for all architects, whether solepractitioners or working in a larger practice. As well as inspirational designguidance, it also provides client perspectives – crucial for understanding howclients are planning for the future too. Contributorsinclude:Nicola GillenHelen TaylorSumita SinghaIan TaylorJulia ParkAdam ScottSarah FeatherstonePippa Nissen