Your products are talking to you—listen up
At Porter, we know that a couch isn’t just a couch—the furniture we choose becomes something personal to the people who use it every day. We sat down with Mia, […]
Design not landing? Bring in the neurologist.
NBBJ did the research: a delight-driven space improves brain optimization and more. When determining the value of a space, decision-makers have traditionally examined the potential through a quantitative lens that […]
The amenities arms race in corporate real estate
If you’re a real estate professional, it’s likely that you’ve spent much of 2023 brainstorming how to help improve occupancy rates in the current climate. From interest rate recovery, to […]
How hospitality helps you attract tenants to your buildings
The latest CBRE data shows us that we are not out of the woods yet in terms of office vacancy rates and rent pressures. However, amid these challenges, we’re seeing […]
Attract and Retain Talent: Top 5 Attributes of a Thriving Workplace
Return-to-work mandates are a hot topic in corporate America and have become a big factor in the talent recruitment and retention conversation. The solution will look different for every organization—and […]
A closer look at On the Rise
Building a pipeline into the real estate industry. At Porter, we are committed to taking actionable steps toward changing the real estate industry for the better—ultimately creating an experience that […]
Doing the Work: Initiatives That Lead to Inclusivity
This month, we were thrilled to receive the 2023 FOCUS Diversity National Award at GATHER 2023—The National Conference by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). It was an honor […]
Beyond Accessible to Welcoming: Tools to Bring Inclusive Design to Life
In July, we hosted a special event at The Shop called Beyond Accessible to Welcoming: Creating Environments that Work. We brought people together for a powerful discussion about the importance of […]
How do you design spaces that make people want to stay?
We’ve all seen articles like this one from the Wall Street Journal that break down why folks don’t want to return to the office. And at face value, it makes […]
Envisioning the Future of Hybrid Work: A Conversation at the Shop by Porter
The era of hybrid work, driven by remarkable technological advancements, is reshaping the way we work. But what does this future hold? Porter, in collaboration with Steelcase, OpenSquare, and One Workplace, hosted an […]
