Smart Office India Summit 2024, held in Chennai, marked a pivotal moment in the discourse surrounding workplace innovation and design. This collaborative effort between GACS and Commercial Design magazine provided a singular platform uniting stakeholders across the building lifecycle spectrum, from developers and architects to facility heads and project management leaders. It served as a nexus for the cross-pollination of ideas and insights aimed at addressing the challenges and opportunities inherent in creating next-generation workplaces.
At the heart of the summit were discussions on the evolving nature of work and the workplace, strategies for upcycling workspaces, and the imperative to address the evolving needs of contemporary workplaces. Panels convened luminaries from diverse sectors to delve into these pressing topics and chart a course for the future.
PANEL 1: CRAFTING NEXT-GEN WORKPLACES
Under the adept moderation of Giri Prasad Ramamoorthy, Director of Facilities & SHE at Astra Zeneca, the panel explored various facets of creating next-gen workplaces. From the adoption of circular workplace design principles to the imperative of inclusive design, speakers emphasized the need for holistic approaches that prioritize efficiency, sustainability, and employee well-being. Insights were shared on navigating operational challenges, optimizing costs without compromising quality, and leveraging agile methodologies to foster workplace inclusivity.
This story is from the March 2024 edition of Commercial Design.
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