🏢 What is the office for? 👩‍💻Why exactly do companies want to bring people back to the office? Angelia Liard, Creative Director at Area has an impressive 25+ years of experience in both workplace consultancy and design across UK and Europe. This has seen Angelia instrumental in the space planning and office design on numerous, extensive projects. She has worked on extensive projects with leading brands such as JP Morgan, BP, and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Angela's transition from Sheppard Robson to area marked a shift from traditional consultancy to a more fast-paced, collaborative approach. She emphasizes the importance of understanding each client's unique needs and reasons for seeking workspace solutions, especially in light of changing perceptions post-COVID. Angela believes that the office serves as a hub for collaboration and coming together, facilitating efficient problem-solving and idea generation. She stresses the role of both physical collaboration and technology in supporting modern work practices, highlighting the office as a destination for business activities and networking.