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Open competition launched to find design team for new museum of architecture and design in Helsinki

Workplace Insight

The Foundation for the Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design, Real Estate Company ADM, the City of Helsinki and SAFA the Finnish Association of Architects have launched an international, open design competition to find a design team for a new 10,050 sq m (GFA) museum building in Helsinki’s South Harbour.

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Best Employee Benefits in Architecture

Winston Benefits

Architecture firms will face some recruiting challenges in the coming years: The increasing use of technology me ans recruiting people with harder-to-find tech skills and competing against companies in other industries for those skills. Focusing on employee benefits will help architecture firms attract those employees. Compensation.

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California Supreme Court Decision Places Higher Burden on Employers in Whistleblowing Retaliation Claims

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. The post California Supreme Court Decision Places Higher Burden on Employers in Whistleblowing Retaliation Claims appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. On January 27, 2022, the California Supreme Court provided clarification in Lawson v. rather than the McDonnell Douglas test, must be […].

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Connection through design: The role of office designers in fostering workplace ties

Workplace Insight

And lastly, we should consider how spaces can improve people’s connection to their employer, fostering a shared sense of purpose in the workplace. Understanding the needs of underrepresented groups can inform the choice of architectural elements and furnishings to better accommodate more people. Why is it important?

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Workspace Design Show reveals all-encompassing speaker programme

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The Workspace Design Talks programme, which will take place in a dedicated space, the Design Talks Lounge (bottom), designed by global design and architecture firm Gensler, will feature inspiring sessions from leading industry professionals over the event’s two days.

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Urban Infill Architects secures planning win for latest office scheme

Workplace Insight

The success further strengthens Urban Infill’s credentials in master planning and design for new employment destinations and business hubs. The specifications include 78 cycle spaces, EV charging facilities and a communal sky deck level with break-out spaces, bar and sky garden. The redevelopment will create over 500 jobs.

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Two in five architects say they are already using AI on projects

Workplace Insight

It’s just another tool to use to generate better architecture. There are no real regulations in place and the ethical risks are very significant, from intellectual property, design creativity, employment and potential risks on the built environment too (if things go wrong).” Harness it, learn it, shape it and use it.