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Cubicles, Open Plans and the Future of Workplace Design with Bethanne Mikkelsen

April 29, 2024
The office continues to evolve, but what's in store for the way it's designed in the future? Find out in this episode of I Hear Design.

Workplace design has seen significant shifts over the years, from the dreaded cubicle farms of decades passed to open plan offices and the hybrid model we’ve been hearing in the wake of the global pandemic. But where is workplace design now and where is it headed in the future? In this episode, Bethanne Mikkelsen, senior principal at Ankrom Moisan’s Portland office who co-leads the firm’s office community and retail studio, to discuss this evolution of the office and what’s driving workplace design today and into the future.

Learn about Ankrom Moisan's 5 strategic shifts for a thriving workplace as part of their "The Office as Ecosystem" series of articles:

  1. The Office Gets Personal
  2. The Commute-worthy Workplace
  3. The Not-so-office Office
  4. New Ways to Meet
  5. Culture-first Employee Engagement

Meet Our Guest

Bethanne Mikkelsen, Senior Principal, Ankrom Moisan

Bethanne Mikkelsen, Senior Principal and Office Studio Co-Leader at Ankrom Moisan, brings extensive experience in designing corporate offices, mixed-use, retail, and healthcare spaces. Her primary focus lies in developing innovative design solutions and aiding clients in analyzing strategic project and real estate decisions through a collaborative leadership approach, resulting in projects that distinctly reflect each client's unique goals.

About the Author

Robert Nieminen | Chief Content Director

Robert Nieminen is the Chief Content Director of Architectural Products, BUILDINGS and i+s, sister publications of Smart Buildings Technology. He is an award-winning writer with more than 20 years of experience reporting on the architecture and design industry.

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