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The most compelling workplaces have common characteristics that transcend location, work style, and industry — one attribute being the seamless integration of inside and outside. Flexible work and social spaces, coupled with access to outdoor courtyards and terraces, provide a healing environment that humans crave while boosting the well-being needed for productivity and business success. Take The Assembly, for instance. Upon entering, the spacious main area reveals views of the vast lush terrace from many vantage points, making for more energized focused work, meetings, happy hours, or spontaneous employee connections. See more of The Assembly's space: https://hubs.ly/Q02FjfXg0 #WorkplaceDesign #HoustonOffice #EmployeeExperience #EmployeeEngagement

Our President+CEO Lauri Goodman Lampson is an IIDA Leadership Award of Excellence Honoree! Join us in celebrating her at August's Leaders Breakfast. Click the link below for table and ticket information. Special thanks to the International Interior Design Association and IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter for the recognition.

Our team ventured to Chicago for NeoCon, the nation's leading conference for the commercial design industry! The conference always provides a great opportunity to learn about the latest innovations, offering plenty of inspiration. This year's conference focused heavily on how design can leverage senses and psychology to foster stronger connections to place. We're thrilled to leverage these new insights as we continue to provide our clients with design solutions that elevate experiences. Which trend would you incorporate into your space? Let us know in the comments! #PDR #WeArePDR #NeoCon2024 #Wellness #Sustainability #Workplace

Let's celebrate our talented Assistant Technical Designer, Hannah Lansford! She was recently honored as one of Interior Design Magazine's 30 Under 30 Houston Designers. With a year at PDR under her belt, Hannah has already made significant contributions to our team and projects. Hannah's design philosophy emphasizes the importance of integrating conceptual aspects into real-world applications. She believes in understanding the needs of clients to create spaces that truly benefit and serve them. Her passion for design is fueled by her interest in typography, digital art, abstract architectural studies, and the profound impact spaces have on people. Knowing that the projects she works on positively affect the daily lives of those who encounter them is a major motivator for her. In addition to her accomplishments, Hannah has achieved her WELL AP certification and is currently pursuing her NCIDQ. We are thrilled to have Hannah on our team, and we can't wait to see what she accomplishes next! Check out our other incredible PDR team members here: https://hubs.ly/Q02DCpLX0 #WeArePDR #StaffSpotlight #DesignExcellence #30Under30 #InteriorDesign #InteriorDesignMagazine

In a recent panel discussion for the Assurant Real Estate Summit, PDR Design Director Laura Beth Mertz joined Beth Ann Siegel (JLL) to discuss trends shaping the future of work. AI design, neurodiversity, and the importance of investing in experience will be critical initiatives organizations must prioritize in the coming years. Doing so means creating adaptable organizations that can be agile as the world changes and new generations enter the workplace. Work has changed, and so must the workplace experience. Special thanks to Beth Ann Siegel (JLL) for collaborating on this presentation and to Ron Lewis (Assurant) for trusting in PDR to help shape the future of workplace at Assurant. #FutureOfWork #RealEstateTrends #WorkplaceExperience #HybridWork #InclusiveWorkplace #CommunitySpaces #WeArePDR #AssurantRealEstateSummit

Beyond the walls of the office lies an opportunity to elevate every aspect of the workplace experience. For our energy client, that looks like an expansive terrace of green space complete with interactive games, loungers, and sweeping city views. Under the pergola, employees enjoy natural sunlight, recreational fun, and social vibes that help keep them refreshed, energized, and engaged throughout their entire in-office work day. Learn more about the design of this office tower space here: https://hubs.ly/Q02CV4s30 #corporatelifestyle #corporateheadquarters #headquartersdesign #officedesign #officeinteriors #terraces #downtownhouston

Trend Alert! See the unique design elements gaining traction in color, materiality, form, lighting, and experience design. Staying ahead of industry trends is essential to provide our clients with superior design solutions. PDR's Design Director Laura Beth Mertz and Associate Designer Victor Romero recently attended the prestigious Salone Internazionale del Mobile trade fair. While exploring this global hub for design experimentation and innovation they gained valuable insights into design's present and future state, ensuring PDR remains agile and ahead of trends in this industry, ready to bring the latest innovations to our clients. Want to see how these insights come to life? Check out our recent work here: https://hubs.ly/Q02CV4s20 #WeArePDR #DesignInsight #SaloneDelMobile #DesignInnovation #InteriorDesign #FutureOfDesign

Any space can be transformed into a beautiful and efficient work environment with through creativity and ingenuity. Red Fan Communications' historic home office is the perfect example! While the workplace's bustling activity initially posed noise and overcrowding issues, a strategic reconfiguration became an opportunity for innovative solutions. Learn how this unique redesign came to be: https://hubs.ly/Q02CCrzF0 #pdr #wearepdr #redfancommunications #redfan #austin #tx #austintx

Congratulations to Hannah Lansford and Martha Keller RID, WELL AP, PDR's latest WELL AP-certified designers! Their journey through the WELL AP certification process has expanded their human health and wellness expertise, amplifying PDR's commitment to crafting exceptional, people-first environments. With their new insights, we're even better equipped to design spaces that prioritize people and create unforgettable experiences. Want to learn more about the WELL certification program and how it influences our designs? Click here: https://hubs.ly/Q02C2yH00 #PDR #WeArePDR #WeAreWELL #WELLPerformance

A new headquarters is an exciting opportunity to optimize space, connection, and well-being — and for our longstanding energy client, it's achieved the moment employees enter the first-floor, hospitality-inspired cafe. This open-air social hub lures employees beyond their desks to work and socialize with intricate lighting, floor-to-ceiling windows, warm tones, cozy hotel-inspired seating, and greenery. This space has become an employee favorite. Here's why: https://hubs.ly/Q02BXNBC0 #corporatelifestyle #corporateheadquarters #headquartersdesign #officedesign #officeinteriors