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As the way we work continues to change, the workplace must evolve with us, creating environments that meet employees’ changing needs, from how they focus and collaborate to how they connect, recharge and move through their day.

In recognition of World Architecture Day, we’re looking at corporate spaces around the world that demonstrate what can happen when architecture, workplace strategy and organizational needs come together.

🏢 IMC Trading | Chicago, Illinois
Open staircases connect the headquarters’ three floors, while cafés, gathering areas and a gaming room create opportunities for employees to step away from their desks, connect with colleagues and build community throughout the workday.

🏢 BRP | Valcourt, Québec
Greenery, natural imagery and spaces inspired by the outdoors help create an environment that balances areas for collaboration with places for focused work, supporting different employee needs throughout the day.

🏢 Fenwick | Seattle, Washington
Designed with hybrid work in mind, Fenwick’s headquarters includes quiet nooks, technology-enabled conference rooms, wellness spaces and a mix of dedicated and unassigned work areas, giving employees more choice in where and how they work.

🏢 Julius Baer | London, England
Across seven stories, flexible meeting areas, collaborative workspaces, a staff café and adaptable social spaces give employees a variety of environments for different types of work, interaction and gathering.

🏢 Optiver | Chicago, Illinois
Designed for a business that operates around the clock, Optiver’s headquarters incorporates circadian rhythm-conscious lighting alongside collaboration and social spaces, addressing the needs of employees working across different schedules.

For corporate real estate (CRE) professionals, these spaces demonstrate how thoughtful decisions about the built environment can translate into better experiences for the people who use it. As work continues to evolve, architecture and workplace strategy can help ensure our spaces evolve with it.

Review the complete list here: https://interiordesign.net/projects/cutting-edge-corporate-hubs-by-2025-giants/

As business priorities shift faster, corporate real estate (CRE) portfolios need to be able to keep pace.

Portfolio agility is about planning for multiple outcomes and building flexibility into the right areas, from lease structures and space design to location strategy and capital planning. The goal isn’t to react to every change, but to create a portfolio that can adapt when business needs evolve.

Read more about why portfolio agility is becoming a competitive advantage on the Source.

https://thesource.web.mosaic-apps.com/home/knowledgeCenter/details/28102

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Hub & Space

Have you booked your flight to Chicago yet?

The countdown to the 2026 CoreNet Global North America Summit is on, and we can't wait to welcome Steve "The Woz" Wozniak as our opening keynote speaker.

Get ready for three days of big ideas, meaningful connections, and conversations that will shape the future of corporate real estate.

We'll see you in Chicago.

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Opening General Session Keynote Speaker sponsored by International Workplace Group (IWG).

CoreNet Global Explains: Portfolio Management | What is Portfolio Management in Corporate Real Estate (CRE)?

Portfolio management is the strategic oversight of an organization’s real estate assets to support business objectives, optimize performance, and plan for long-term needs.

In corporate real estate, portfolio management takes a holistic view across locations, departments, and individual assets rather than evaluating properties in isolation. By considering factors such as space utilization, market conditions, financial performance, and changing business requirements, CRE teams can make more proactive decisions, increase portfolio flexibility, and better position their real estate to adapt as organizational needs evolve.

Follow us for more insights as we break down the concepts that connect corporate real estate.

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New insights from CoStar are now available on the CoreNet Global Source app.

While offices asking for rent have changed little since early 2020, the story looks different for the most desirable spaces. Limited new supply and growing demand for high-quality, well-located buildings are beginning to strengthen rents in select markets, even as many high-vacancy properties continue to face challenges.

The article also explores how historically high concessions, tenant improvement costs, and landlords’ ability to fund buildouts are influencing which spaces can effectively compete for tenants. Explore what these shifts could mean for the office leasing market on the Source.

https://thesource.web.mosaic-apps.com/home/knowledgeCenter/details/27910

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The excitement is building in Chicago.

CoreNet Global will offer a variety of experiences for attendees to engage with in between sessions and learning opportunities, including the Quiet Room, Puppy Playground, The Woz, Innovation Pavilion, Sketchy Robots, IRIS Photography, and Executive Portraits.

Late registration is open. Lock in your spot to ensure you are part of the conversations shaping the future of corporate real estate.

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