At Shea, we pride ourselves on staying on top of what’s happening in design news. It helps us keep tabs on what’s fresh, inspiring, and happening in the world—and we make a few headlines of our own, too. Here are some recent articles delving into design, experience, and what’s buzzing in our community:
“In an Era of Constant Disruption, is Your Workplace Ready to Survive and Thrive?” – Work Design:
Examining what tenants look for in office design today, including flex spaces, effective incorporation of technology, and customization
“In Denver, ‘Free Market’ is Trying to Reinvigorate Brick-and-Mortar Retail” – Metropolis:
How Denver’s Free Market is taking the food-hall model and applying it to retail with small, customizable spaces that cover varietal products and services
“More People Are Working Remotely, and It’s Transforming Office Design” – Fast Company:
A look at designing office spaces with a remote-first nature, where employees are in and out often
“Where Do Local Restaurants Stand in 2019?” – FSR:
Highlights of Womply’s report on local restaurant intake, including results by state, year-over-year, average transactions, and more
“Form + Function: Wallcoverings in Restaurant Design” – Restaurant Development + Design:
A look at options for unique wallcoverings in restaurant design, including custom installations as well as more traditional methods
“Crate & Barrel Betting Diners Will Eat a Meal and Buy a Table” – Bloomberg:
The scoop on the new restaurant at Crate & Barrel’s flagship store, where diners can buy everything they use
“The 16 Best New Restaurants in America” – Eater:
Eater’s annual roundup of the best new restaurants in the country
“These Are the Big Challenges Future Workplaces Pose for Architects” – On Office:
What’s next in office design, and how it impacts architects and how they’ll be creating and building
“Modern Hostels Go Upscale with Destination Restaurants” – Restaurant Hospitality:
How US hostels (including Hilton’s new Motty by Hilton brand) are skimping on accommodations and doubling down on hip restaurants to attract travelers
“Beer Halls: An American Translation of a European Tradition” – Restaurant Development + Design:
A look at how American designers have embraced the European beer hall style as the focus on craft beer continues to increase
July 12, 2019
Shea Links: July
