Do bigger buildings mean a better workplace experience?

By Peggie Rothe 2019-08-28T05:00:00

The amount of space given to an worker can have an impact on how good their experience is

Big buildings are shrines to human progress. They symbolise strength, ingenuity and endeavour. But is bigger always better? The never-ending race to construct the world’s tallest tower says a great deal about how we view buildings.

Chiefly, it reveals a superficial obsession with size that neglects the primary function of buildings – which is to house and support the people who use them.

Big buildings are shrines to human progress. They symbolise strength, ingenuity and endeavour. Consider for example, the tale of two rival architects in 1920s New York City who battled to build the world’s tallest tower. William Van Alen was tasked with developing the Chrysler Building as a monument to the US car giant of the same name.

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