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MoreySmith has published Workplace 3.0: Intentionality, Longevity and the Third Era of Workplace Design, a new report setting out the kind of office its biggest clients are now asking for.

The report argues that the purpose of the office has been reset by two major forces: the pandemic, which severed the assumed link between employment and the building, and artificial intelligence, which is now dissolving the link between productivity and human input.

As AI takes on more routine cognitive work, MoreySmith suggests the office must offer something more meaningful: human connection, cultural exchange, mentorship, judgement, taste and original thinking.

Read more and enjoy the full report by clicking on the grid post link in our LinkinBio!

MoreySmith frames Workplace 3.0 as a direct response to the limitations of Workplace 2.0.

Workplace 2.0 was the reaction against cellular, hierarchy-driven twentieth-century office design. It brought open plan layouts, hot-desking, informal settings and the beanbag-and-slide aesthetic of the Silicon Valley campus.

But MoreySmith argues that too much of this era was designed to be photographed rather than inhabited, and built implicitly to be replaced when the next idea arrived.

Workplace 3.0 is different. It is not defined by novelty, gimmick or constant reinvention. It is defined by intentionality, human connection and longevity.

The office must now earn people’s presence through the experience it offers.

The central argument of the report is that productivity is no longer a sufficient reason for the office to exist.

The pandemic proved that work could happen outside the building. AI is now automating routine cognitive tasks, streamlining how teams operate and opening new channels for ideation.

What remains difficult to replicate remotely is genuine human community.

MoreySmith argues that proximity, mentorship, relationship-building, shared rituals and serendipitous exchange are now the office’s most important functions.

The workplace is not simply where people feel connected. It is where original thinking can happen because people are physically and socially together.

Workplace 3.0 shifts the emphasis from corpor by @moreysmith

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The second floor of Hanover Place, a large kitchen sits at the heart of the space. The design brings together richly veined marble, muted green tones, warm timber, and soft lighting to create a calm and considered atmosphere throughout, demonstrating how premium office environments can respond to the evolving expectations of today’s occupiers.

Frank Capital HQ, Hanover Place,
Second floor.

@editphoto - Photography

#workplacedesign #londoninteriordesign #interiordesign #architecturelondon #moreysmith by @moreysmith

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Following the success of the first-floor marketing suite, Frank Capital decided to relocate to the second floor of Hanover Place. This provided an opportunity to further develop the design philosophy first established within the marketing suite. Combining the comfort and character of residential interiors with the functionality of a contemporary workplace, the scheme supports productivity, wellbeing and collaboration.

Frank Capital HQ, Hanover Place, second floor.

@editphoto - photography

#workplacedesign #londoninteriordesign #interiordesign #architecturelondon #moreysmith by @moreysmith

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Inside the marketing suite at Hanover Place. Working alongside Frank Capital, we created a workplace that feels intuitive and human. Dedicated meeting and boardrooms provide a private setting for client meetings and strategic discussions, while a bar and kitchen enhanced by natural light create opportunities for informal interaction, focused work and moments of respite throughout the day. Together, these spaces embody the project's hospitality-led vision for the workplace.

#workplacedesign #londoninteriordesign #interiordesign #architecturelondon #moreysmith

@editphoto - photography by @moreysmith

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We’re delighted to share our recently completed project for Frank Capital at Hanover Place. Designed from shell and core, we were commissioned to design the first, second, fifth and sixth floors.

The first-floor marketing suite intentionally moves away from the conventions of a typical workplace interior. Drawing inspiration from high-end residential and hospitality environments, the design creates a more refined and considered workplace experience.

Rich timbers, tactile natural finishes and carefully considered detailing create a sophisticated and enduring environment, balancing refined aesthetics, acoustic comfort and long-term adaptability. Situated at the upper end of Mayfair’s rental market, Hanover Place is among the West End’s most prestigious office addresses.

#workplacedesign #londoninteriordesign #interiordesign #architecturelondon #moreysmith

@editphoto by @moreysmith

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4 months ago

We are thrilled to share that our project at Hanover Place for Frank Capital has been short-listed as a finalist in the Mix Awards 2026.

Finalist: Project of the Year – Workplace Interiors – Sub 5k sq ft.

The 2,500 sq ft signature suite redefines the traditional show office as a fully operational, design-led workplace - combining hospitality, flexibility and residential warmth to create a refined tenant
experience.

Project: Hanover Place for Frank Capital

#workplacedesign #londoninteriordesign #interiordesign #architecturelondon #moreysmith #mixawards

@editphoto - photography by @moreysmith

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4 months ago

Taking a deeper look inside The Harewood, Mayfair.

Marble-arched detailing introduces a reception space inspired by high-end residential and hospitality environments, rather than conventional commercial fit-outs. Marble flooring is paired with a lacquered burr walnut desk, rich timber panelling, brass accents, and carefully considered lighting - creating a layered, characterful arrival experience.

Project: The Harewood, Mayfair for J.P. Morgan Asset Management

#workplacedesign #londoninteriordesign #interiordesign #architecturelondon #moreysmith by @moreysmith

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Linda Morey-Burrows is the Founder and Principal Director of @moreysmith, and heads up a dynamic mix of designers, architects and technicians. The award-winning studio has an extensive portfolio of projects covering the commercial, workplace, development, leisure and residential sectors.

Linda sets the tone of MoreySmith with a can-do, collaborative approach, drawing on her teams’ specialist knowledge and expertise to ensure that innovation and design leads the way.

In our latest post from Editor @rebekahkilligrew, Linda shares her personal and professional insights, which have carried her through from hopeful art-loving teen to the experienced art-loving leader she is today. by @moreysmith

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We are proud to unveil our latest project for J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

A refined façade gives way to a sequence of marble-lined arches, drawing you into a reception space shaped by rhythm, materiality, and light. Marble flooring, dark stone surrounds, and rich timber detailing are layered with warm, considered lighting to create a sense of quiet luxury.

The result is a 26,000 sq ft boutique office building - crafted for occupiers unwilling to compromise on quality or location.

Project: The Harewood, Mayfair for @jpmorgan

#workplacedesign #londoninteriordesign #interiordesign #architecturelondon by @moreysmith

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6 months ago

Once-unused, now unforgettable.

The rooftop at 37 Brushfield has been transformed into a vibrant retreat above Spitalfields - offering sweeping views across the contrasting neighbourhoods of Bishop’s Square and Old Spitalfields.

Project: 37 Brushfield for JP Morgan Asset Management

#workplacedesign #londoninteriordesign #wellbeingatwork #interiordesign #architecturelondon #roofterrace #roofterracedesign by @moreysmith

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A Fitzrovia landmark re-imagined. The transformation was shaped by sustainability, preserving original materials and thoughtfully reusing services wherever possible, creating a design that respects the building’s history while embracing a modern vision.

Project: Two Fitzroy Place for AshbyCapital and Aviva Investors

#workplacedesign #londoninteriordesign #wellbeingatwork #interiordesign #architecturelondon by @moreysmith

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Inside Two Fitzroy Place the hospitality-inspired design is both refined and welcoming, with a crafted coffee bar and relaxed breakout areas, inviting people to linger and connect.

Project: Two Fitzroy Place for AshbyCapital and Aviva Investors

#workplacedesign #londoninteriordesign #wellbeingatwork #interiordesign #architecturelondon by @moreysmith

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