The Future of Classroom Design

As we revert to something remotely close to “normal”, uncertainty fills the air. Schools, colleges, and universities must imagine future classroom designs that will meet everyone’s unique needs. To ensure that students and teachers are safe in a post-pandemic environment things will likely begin to look different. Our opportunity rests in reimagining traditional learning experiences…

COVID-19 is showcasing the upside of a blended learning approach to education. The COVID-19 pandemic uprooted traditional education practices as we knew them. Billions of students and teachers were left without a clear idea as to how to make the necessary transition from in-person learning to online classrooms. The workforce faced similar hurdles as new…

Consolidating Naval Operations Under One Roof with the help of bkm OfficeWorks A project nearly a decade in the making for both the U.S. Navy and the City of San Diego has now opened its doors. It is known as Naval Building One—a consolidation of Naval headquarters and a premiere example of high-level project management,…

“Reimagining How Our Students Live, Learn and Play” We are excited to share that the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood (NTPLLN) at UCSD is fully operational. This bkm OfficeWorks project—and the largest campus project to date—was completed in collaboration with creative partners Clark Construction and architects HKS and Safdie Rabines. The NTPLLN was…

Our individual experiences during the pandemic brought on new expectations that organizations must now consider as their employees return to the office. Expectations were already changing pre-COVID-19, but the crisis accelerated the need to create better workplaces. bkm has identified four macro shifts leaders will need to embrace to create safe and compelling places that…

Over the past year, employees all over the world have spent more than enough time at home. This has inevitably given them a chance to come up with some new expectations for their employers upon returning to their—or creating an entirely new—workplace.  We looked at a series of office case studies that identified five critical…

As we adapt to the new normal in the midst of a global pandemic, there are some aspects of the workplace that demand special adjustments. Some argue that the “standard” workforce will disappear entirely, making the traditional office setting obsolete. While the remote office is a thriving trend, new research suggests that the future of…

You need a stellar work from home setup to make sure you’re achieving the most productive day of work possible. After all, clean and organized office furniture systems make for better work, according to certain studies. The research shows that working in a space where we don’t feel comfortable can lead to increased anxiety, worsened…

In the Spring of 2019, San Diego firm bkm OfficeWorks was awarded a highly competitive bid to set up a new working space for Kajabi in Irvine, California. An established and rapidly growing computer software company, Kajabi had purchased a 2-story office in a brand-new office park and needed furniture and decor. They were making…

Your workspace has to stay productive and efficient — no matter where you are working from. Ensure you’re making the right investment by selecting a desk with a lasting style. Whether you’re looking for a home office redo or a workplace upgrade, the choice can be a little tricky. Should you opt for a standing…