{"id":182,"date":"2019-08-07T10:00:40","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T14:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/en-GB\/ideas\/?p=182&preview=true&preview_id=182"},"modified":"2021-04-08T16:55:14","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T16:55:14","slug":"staircase-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/en-GB\/ideas\/workspace-solutions\/flexible-products\/staircase-design","title":{"rendered":"10 stunning staircases in WeWork locations around the world"},"content":{"rendered":"

IN THIS STORY<\/div>Hamburg, Germany<\/a>Paris, France<\/a>Bengaluru, India<\/a>Mexico City<\/a>Guangzhou, China<\/a>Beijing, China<\/a>Shenzhen, China<\/a>San Francisco, CA, USA<\/a><\/div>\n

Space is a powerful tool to foster engagement, inspire innovation and drive productivity. But what exactly does an optimal space look like? In the<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>Science of Space<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, we explore how the science of intentional design can turn any work environment into a holistic experience.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A unique approach to workspace design impacts connections and the employee experience. That’s why, at WeWork, we intentionally design offices<\/a> to set the stage for happier, more productive and more highly engaged employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take our research on internal staircases<\/a>: it turns out that the humble staircase can play an integral role beyond just allowing people to get from one floor to the next. In fact, a well-designed central staircase can provide connectivity between people in a way that ordinary stairways cannot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea that staircases can be used in this way comes in part from a theory called the ‘Allen Curve’,<\/a> which studies the relationship between physical distance and employee interaction. The findings reveal that more communication happens when employees can physically see, hear and engage with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, people are energised by being around each other. Inspired by this concept, the WeWork team began experimenting with designing more open internal staircases. By incorporating visually interesting staircases into WeWork locations, the team has helped nurture a feeling of community. That’s because a staircase’s location inside a building, how visible it is, and which amenities it connects to all have an impact on employee interaction. Plus, colourful and aesthetically pleasing staircases can serve as a stunning element to brighten up a space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at how these 10 unique WeWork staircases connect and inspire those working in their locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hamburg, Germany<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n $\"\"$ <\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The open layout and floor-to-ceiling windows at WeWork Hanse Forum<\/a> ensure that workers don’t miss any of the action as they climb floors. Glass walls also help to reinforce social psychologist Stanley Milgram’s concept of ‘familiar strangers’,<\/a> which contributes to a sense of community in the workplace. <\/p>\n\n\n