Evolution of the Modern Office – How Did We Get Here?

The Idea in Brief The modern office has evolved over centuries in response to economic, political, and social influences. The first modern office buildings were designed as white-collar factories. In the post-World War II decades corporations flourished becoming more and more prosperous. This era saw a considerable number of corporate office towers created to establish and reinforce the brand and culture of an organization. As corporations began to expand and increase in number, interiors for businesses began to evolve to support new work s