goop, a lifestyle brand founded and helmed by Gwyneth Paltrow, asked for SILQ chairs when it came time to redesign their New York space.

Almost 20 years ago, long before laptops replaced PCs, the team at Orangebox had a vision of where work was heading, and they responded with innovative, thoroughly non-traditional workplace furniture solutions. Today they’ve blended their portfolio with Steelcase — a natural fit of two companies speaking the same language and prioritizing people’s changing needs at work.

Turns out, finding the privacy you need at work doesn’t necessarily require closing a door. A new Steelcase study proves that when an open plan office is designed with pockets of visual privacy, it really is possible to focus and get things done. But don’t close your eyes to this additional finding: When it’s time to get creative, being in an open space with open views can help.

One of the world’s largest energy providers uses space to accelerate the creation of a more collaborative culture.

A new study reports we’re spending more time commuting than ever adding to a growing argument for an office reboot.

Moooi Carpets CEO Martien Valentijn shares how the office can be transformed from the floor up.

How the role of the library is evolving to advance changes in technology, pedagogy and learning.

Flexibility, mobility, choice and comfort are expectations of today’s workforce. Informal, casual meeting nooks, cafés, lounges and outdoor spaces continue to dislodge traditional work environments such as benches and workstations, as more and more employers recognize that inspiring work environments attract top performers and fuel creativity and innovation.

Pods are a popular way to add privacy to the open plan. But, how do you know which pod is right for you?

VodafoneZiggo’s agile transformation coach describes how its new headquarters in The Netherlands supports their agile process and culture.

How can people easily find a little peace and quiet during the workday? Explore three ideas for any floorplan.

The newest names in the West Elm Work Collection respond to a wide variety of customer needs quickly.