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Before You Redesign the Office, Ask This Question
What journey are we designing people to live each day at work? This August, I’m returning to Kyoto, Japan as a faculty member for the Moving Boundaries Symposium, where I’ll be speaking on “The Art of Michiyuki Journeys: Spatial Interventions for Mindfulness.” Kyoto is where I studied architecture, and it’s
The Power of Michiyuki and Collective Mindfulness in Modern Workspaces
At the recent ACSF Symposium in Varanasi, India, I had the profound experience of presenting on Michiyuki—a traditional Japanese concept—and witnessing its relevance to collective mindfulness. This symposium highlighted how integrating principles of space, time, and mindfulness can transform our workplaces into environments that foster creativity, resilience, and well-being. Understanding
What Cats on Concrete Teach Us About Sensory Workspace Design
Have you ever noticed how a cat can look perfectly content snoozing on a seemingly hard, plain concrete slab? It’s a common sight, one I’d never given much thought to until reading a fascinating article in Popular Science titled, “Why do cats love concrete slabs? A vet explains.” The answer
A Transdisciplinary Leap: Mirai’s Yoko Kawai on Measuring Workplace Well-being
We’re excited to announce a groundbreaking paper: “Developing a transdisciplinary and adaptive framework to measure health and well-being for the workplace: the 12 competencies.” As Yoko Kawai, co-founder of Mirai Work Space, I am proud to co-author this vital work. I contributed non-Western and design practitioner’s perspectives to this transdisciplinary
Insights from WELL Summit Tokyo: A Growing Movement Towards Human-Centric Places
The recent WELL Summit Tokyo, hosted by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), was a hub of energy and innovation. It was more than just a conference; it was a vibrant convergence of minds dedicated to a shared vision: creating built environments that prioritize human health and well-being. Attending and
The Rise of ESG in Office Fit-Outs: A Positive Shift for Well-Being and a Wake-Up Call for All
At Mirai Workspace, we are committed to advancing sustainable and people-centric workspaces. This commitment aligns perfectly with recent insights from the latest Cushman & Wakefield Americas Office Fit Out Cost Guide, which highlights a remarkable shift in the industry towards ESG office design. This shift emphasizes the increasing importance of Environmental,
Embracing Nature in Workspaces: The Japanese Way of Journeying through Space
At Mirai Workspace, we believe that the design and atmosphere of workspaces significantly impact people’s well-being and productivity. Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of presenting at the Japan Club of Yale School of Management, where I discussed an intriguing concept: “Embodying Nature: The Japanese Way of Journeying through Space.”
Success at the 4th Mind & Space Colloquium
Exploring the Influence of Space on the Mind I am thrilled to share the incredible success of the 4th Mind and Space Colloquium, which I had the privilege of organizing as a Lecturer at the Yale School of Architecture. This session, “Measuring & Evaluating Mind in Space,” was a fascinating
The Strategic Edge of Remote Work: Why Is It Unstoppable?
Exploring the Evolution of Our Work Journey As business and HR leaders, we have witnessed a seismic shift in the way we work, largely catalyzed by advancements in technology and recent global events. The strategic edge of remote work, which was once a luxury or privilege, has now become a
“Workspace for Wellbeing as a Business Strategy” Talk
Yoko Kawai of Mirai Work Space discussed the importance of workspace for well-being as a business strategy at the webinar hosted by the Japanese MBA Group in NY (New York MBA-no-kai). We thank you all who attended the event! Yoko conveyed four messages to the eager audience; 1) Investing on
“Mindfulness and Space” Paper Presented at ACSF
It was my honor to present my paper “Missing Links in Designing Space for Mindfulness in Secular & Communal Settings” at the Architecture, Culture, Spirituality Forum (ACSF) Symposium this month. My paper cries for the urgent and deeper involvement of architecture in supporting mindfulness. It identifies missing links on the
Epilogue to the Human-centric Work Environment Series
This is our final and 24th article on the Human-centric Work Environment series. Thank you so much for continuously reading this series for over a year. We felt your presence and attention, which encouraged us to keep writing. We’d like to look back on the narrative we generated, evaluate the
Freedom to Connect: Human-Centric Workplace Ecosystem in Cities and Regions – Part 4
In this article, we will discuss how our new connections, made under Freedom to Connect, are larger, mobile, and more personally tailored than before. With these characteristics, they will enrich the lives people create (Freedom to Create), enliven the places people choose to live and work (Freedom to Choose), and
Freedom to Create: Human-centric Workplace Ecosystem in Cities and Regions – Part 3
In this article, we will discuss the second freedom, Freedom to Create, associated with the large-scale workplace ecosystem in the New Normal. When you are able to truly choose spaces and places to live and work (Freedom to Choose) as shown in the last article, you also gain the power
Freedom to Choose Where to Work and Live: Human-centric Workplace Ecosystem in Cities and Regions-Part 2
In part 1 of this article, we introduced the concept of the three freedoms associated with a large-scale workplace ecosystem for people and businesses. In this article, we are diving deeper into the first freedom, the Freedom to Choose the place where you live and work. For almost a century
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Before You Redesign the Office, Ask This Question
What journey are we designing people to live each day at work? This August, I’m returning to Kyoto, Japan as a faculty member for the Moving Boundaries Symposium, where I’ll be speaking on “The Art of Michiyuki Journeys: Spatial Interventions for Mindfulness.” Kyoto is where I studied architecture, and it’s
The Power of Michiyuki and Collective Mindfulness in Modern Workspaces
At the recent ACSF Symposium in Varanasi, India, I had the profound experience of presenting on Michiyuki—a traditional Japanese concept—and witnessing its relevance to collective mindfulness. This symposium highlighted how integrating principles of space, time, and mindfulness can transform our workplaces into environments that foster creativity, resilience, and well-being. Understanding
What Cats on Concrete Teach Us About Sensory Workspace Design
Have you ever noticed how a cat can look perfectly content snoozing on a seemingly hard, plain concrete slab? It’s a common sight, one I’d never given much thought to until reading a fascinating article in Popular Science titled, “Why do cats love concrete slabs? A vet explains.” The answer
A Transdisciplinary Leap: Mirai’s Yoko Kawai on Measuring Workplace Well-being
We’re excited to announce a groundbreaking paper: “Developing a transdisciplinary and adaptive framework to measure health and well-being for the workplace: the 12 competencies.” As Yoko Kawai, co-founder of Mirai Work Space, I am proud to co-author this vital work. I contributed non-Western and design practitioner’s perspectives to this transdisciplinary
Insights from WELL Summit Tokyo: A Growing Movement Towards Human-Centric Places
The recent WELL Summit Tokyo, hosted by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), was a hub of energy and innovation. It was more than just a conference; it was a vibrant convergence of minds dedicated to a shared vision: creating built environments that prioritize human health and well-being. Attending and
The Rise of ESG in Office Fit-Outs: A Positive Shift for Well-Being and a Wake-Up Call for All
At Mirai Workspace, we are committed to advancing sustainable and people-centric workspaces. This commitment aligns perfectly with recent insights from the latest Cushman & Wakefield Americas Office Fit Out Cost Guide, which highlights a remarkable shift in the industry towards ESG office design. This shift emphasizes the increasing importance of Environmental,
Embracing Nature in Workspaces: The Japanese Way of Journeying through Space
At Mirai Workspace, we believe that the design and atmosphere of workspaces significantly impact people’s well-being and productivity. Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of presenting at the Japan Club of Yale School of Management, where I discussed an intriguing concept: “Embodying Nature: The Japanese Way of Journeying through Space.”
Success at the 4th Mind & Space Colloquium
Exploring the Influence of Space on the Mind I am thrilled to share the incredible success of the 4th Mind and Space Colloquium, which I had the privilege of organizing as a Lecturer at the Yale School of Architecture. This session, “Measuring & Evaluating Mind in Space,” was a fascinating
The Strategic Edge of Remote Work: Why Is It Unstoppable?
Exploring the Evolution of Our Work Journey As business and HR leaders, we have witnessed a seismic shift in the way we work, largely catalyzed by advancements in technology and recent global events. The strategic edge of remote work, which was once a luxury or privilege, has now become a
“Workspace for Wellbeing as a Business Strategy” Talk
Yoko Kawai of Mirai Work Space discussed the importance of workspace for well-being as a business strategy at the webinar hosted by the Japanese MBA Group in NY (New York MBA-no-kai). We thank you all who attended the event! Yoko conveyed four messages to the eager audience; 1) Investing on