The workplace revolution: new living spaces

An initiative by Maison & Object Paris to make workspaces feel like home , as digitization is making us more mobile and liberating us from traditional work settings. Work is now nomadic. Collaborative and participatory tools have led to the rise of co-working spaces, which offer a more enjoyable and interactive way to work. ln the age of social media and rugged individualism, employees are taking ownership of their workspace and personalizing it.

Faced with these new challenges, manufacturers, distributors, space planners and fitters are turning to residential design to give workspaces more personality and make !hem more friendly, comfortable and creative, helping companies attract and retain talent

For 25 years, MAISON&OBJET has been the leading partner of professionals in the lifestyle, decoration and design sector. The event is firmly committed to helping office design acers take a fresh approach to the workspace through its creative and high-end approach, its selection of furniture and decorative objects, and the forward-looking expertise of its partners. MAISON&OBJET will be welcoming these players in Paris from September 6th to 10th, 2019, at the heart of Europe's leading economic region with 52 million sqm of office space, 1 and the champion of the reinvented workspace with nearly 7.700 start-ups,2 216 incubators and 171 co-working spaces.3

2/3 of the architects and stylists who attend the event are already involved in office design projects, making it the natural hunting ground for decorative solutions to suit these new multi-functional spaces. The potential is further enhanced by the presence of 85% of France's larges! firms who, inspired by the co-working trend, currently assign 41 % 4 of their office space to communal work areas.

Experience the breathtaking bespoke designs of the contemprory metal doors, created by those who came together with their mind , eyes , hands , love and passion to reveal what is to them the most honest form of art .

The very best furnishings for today's offices and work spaces will be showcased in a dedicated zone of 1.000 sqm and accompanied by a special WORK! !rail pinpointing all the exhibitors offering work-related design solutions. The theme's most exciting new finds, curated by Chantal Hamade and staged by Philippe Boiserie, will be featured in one of the "What's New" zones, highlighting some of the many furnishings, items and accessories that can help add personality to a new workspace.

This edition will aisle feature a conference programme dedicated to WORK! and presented by market experts, notably giving visitors the opportunity to discover exemplary projects with an international emphasis. Business meetings will aisle bring all those responsible for finding office design solutions face to face with manufacturers and designers over the course of the 5-day event.

Last but net least, an expert will present his architect's vision by staging a zone that focuses on interaction: an immersive experience showcasing today's new sociable work spaces