Research Project Overview:

This research investigated renovation considerations and design strategies for a post-pandemic, hybrid office environment within an academic institution. The focus was on two case-study office spaces that are part of the same organization at the University of Utah, where the existing physical space was insufficient for future growth and non-functional for its novel, hybrid work mode structure. The objective was to evaluate the physical conditions of the existing office spaces, investigate the employees’ working patterns and office culture, and propose renovation strategies that would meet both the current and the projected future needs that support a hybrid work structure. The study was based on mixed-mode research methods, which included qualitative and quantitative methods. Qualitative methods included archival and empirical research of the existing office space conditions, as well as users’ input through an online survey and focus group interviews.

Partners:

University Connected Learning, University of Utah

Publications:

Aksamija, A., and Milosevic, A., (2024). “User-Centric Renovation Design Strategies of Traditional Offices for Supporting Hybrid Work: Engaging Employees Through Research”, Proceedings of the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) 2024 Conference, Portland, OR, June 19-22.

Aksamija, A., and Milosevic, S., (2023). “Post-pandemic Office Spaces: Considerations and Design Strategies for Hybrid Work Environments”, ENQ (Enquiry), Journal of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC), Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 41-64, DOI: 10.17831/enq:arcc.v18i1.1192.