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As cooler summer weather returns to Europe, the return to the office debate continues to heat up. Research shows that the UK still leads the way with the highest drop in commuting since pre-pandemic –30%, compared to Germany where the drop is just 7%. Is the UK the 'lazy man of Europe’??
Addressing the upheaval around working practices brought on by the pandemic, including office versus home working environments, remains top of the agenda for office and mixed-use developments.?
Shiny new office pre-lets still attract some tenants, but there has become a broader consensus among developers that any successful office destination must be vibrant and appealing – providing services and amenities for those who have grown accustomed to working from the comfort of their home.?
Also this week,
Innesco's?MAPIC?event at?Landsec headquarters: Brilliant morning hosting a lively discussion on the role of innovation while navigating the new face of retail.
2022 Stirling Prize?shortlist revealed: The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced the six British buildings shortlisted.
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Mixed-use venue coming to Westfield Shepherds Bush: The Ministry of Sound?is converting the House of Fraser store into a flexible workspace including a gym and rooftop bar.
First ever built-to-rent scheme in Leatherhead, Surrey: Watkin Jones?and?GetLiving?join forces in the debut ￡71 million built-to-rent project.
In partnership with?Love Open Water, Canary Wharf's first open water swimming venue has opened just in time for summer. Visitors and workers can take a dip in the waters of Middle Dock enjoying the views of the iconic One Canada Square and Newfoundland whilst swimming.?Supported by?NOWCA, the UK’s largest network of safe open water venues, Love Open Water ensure that the water at Canary Wharf is regularly tested and reaches high levels of cleanliness using the latest technology, meaning it is completely clean and safe to swim in. Every session is lifeguarded and can be enjoyed by all abilities and skill levels over the age of 10. Access to the water is from the pontoon next to?Humble Grape?on Mackenzie Walk where swimmers will find changing huts to get ready for their swim.?