“It’s a completely modern take on a heritage space.” – CANDICE GERTSMAN, INTERIOR DESIGNER, 4TÉ INC.
Hammer says 4té Inc. put a lot of thought into making the new space intuitive for its users, making the transition to GCworkplace an exciting, transformational experience. “The key is creating space that’s multifunctional,” she says. “We need to make sure it’s a comfortable space to work in.” For Powell, the pilot project has been a success. Though the new way of working was a learning curve, she says employees like having the ability to choose their space each day. “What we’re trying to do is design a space that reflects the way we actually work,” she says. “It feels quite natural once you get used to this idea of moving around.” She says the design choices 4té Inc. made reflect the user group the space is made for, and the people who have been working there can’t imagine returning to their old offices. “What we’re finding pretty much across the board is people who have transitioned to this new way of working … they would never go back again,” she says. “It’s got the vibe of what we do.” 2018
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