Workplace

The Future Works Here: The New Rules of the Modern Workplace

At Grace Design Studios, we create environments that align space with purpose—where strategy, culture, and design converge to support productivity, flexibility, and well-being. Whether it’s a corporate headquarters, a hybrid-flex workspace, or a collaborative innovation hub, our designs are grounded in empathy for how people work today—and where they’re headed tomorrow.

Shaped by Insight, Driven by Data 
Our process begins with listening: to users, to leadership, and to measurable outcomes. We benchmark against top-performing workplaces and our own post-occupancy research to uncover what truly supports performance and satisfaction. From spatial analytics to utilization studies, every decision is backed by insight—and shaped around what matters most: flow, focus, connection, inclusion, and choice. 

Trends That Are Reshaping the Workplace 
The workplace continues to evolve, and so do the expectations placed on it. Today’s leading spaces embrace wellness-driven design (biophilia, circadian lighting, sensory zoning), neurodiversity accommodations, and AI-enabled smart building systems that adjust environments in real-time. We’re seeing demand for “third places” within offices—lounges, cafés, and maker spaces that blend work and social engagement. Acoustic performance, flexible room types, and enhanced air quality are also becoming non-negotiables for recruiting and retention. 

A Workplace That Works for You 
The future of work is dynamic, and so is our approach to design.  As we design future-ready environments that help clients evolve, lead, and thrive it is our goal to provide magnetic experiences that support people and drive business forward. Let’s design what’s next—together. 

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Practice Insights

Workplace Leadership

Partner, Interior Design Practice Leader

Kriste C. Rigby

NCIDQ, IIDA, ASID

Partner, K-12 Practice Leader

Tara Grenier-Ortiz

NCIDQ, LEED AP, RID

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