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Workspace design is more than just a pretty picture, new paint, updated desks or moving to a new energy-efficient building. It's about accommodating the way we work and is a reflection of an organization's culture.  

Corner offices and mahogany desks reflected a culture of the past where your status in an organization was reflected in your office space. Open designs and natural lighting now reflect a culture of collaboration and adaptation. How is the modern workspace designed to accommodate worker needs, stimulate creativity and drive productivity goals?

new office designs, including those by NBBJ in Seattle

Steve McConnell, managing partner at NBBJ Architects, will join The Daily Circuit Wednesday to talk about the latest in workplace design. Diane Stegmeier, founder of Stegmeir Consulting, will also join the discussion.

People like working in open spaces, but a lot of them are still stuck working in cube farms.

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Workspace design is more than just a pretty picture, new paint, updated desks or moving to a new energy-efficient building. It's about accommodating the way we work and is a reflection of an organization's culture.

A look at modern workplace design

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