{"id":1004806506,"date":"2026-07-29T11:43:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T19:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/?p=1004806506"},"modified":"2026-07-29T13:29:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T21:29:34","slug":"the-best-office-amenity-versatility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/the-best-office-amenity-versatility\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Office Amenity? Versatility."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1004806534\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/the-best-office-amenity-versatility\/b1_bostonbackbay_courtesyindustrious_header\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B1_BostonBackBay_CourtesyIndustrious_header.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,618\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9YoonKim&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"B1_BostonBackBay_CourtesyIndustrious_header\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Outdoor spaces are often prime real estate when it comes to reimagining office amenity packages. Image courtesy of Industrious via CBRE&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B1_BostonBackBay_CourtesyIndustrious_header.jpg?w=1024\" height=\"396\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B1_BostonBackBay_CourtesyIndustrious_header.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Outdoor spaces are often prime real estate when it comes to reimagining office amenity packages. Image courtesy of Industrious via CBRE\" class=\"wp-image-1004806534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B1_BostonBackBay_CourtesyIndustrious_header.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B1_BostonBackBay_CourtesyIndustrious_header.jpg?resize=300,116 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B1_BostonBackBay_CourtesyIndustrious_header.jpg?resize=768,297 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B1_BostonBackBay_CourtesyIndustrious_header.jpg?resize=1024,396 1024w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B1_BostonBackBay_CourtesyIndustrious_header.jpg?resize=1536,593 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Outdoor spaces are often prime real estate when it comes to reimagining office amenity packages. <em>Image courtesy of Industrious via CBRE<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A 50-person boardroom used a few times a year is a cost neither tenants nor landlords can justify anymore. In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/working-out-distressed-office-one-square-foot-at-a-time\/\">dislocated office market<\/a>, flexible amenities have become a boon for both parties, replacing static square footage with shared spaces that earn their keep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buildings that provide flexible gathering and working areas free tenants from that cost, said Jamie Feuerborn, a senior managing director with Savills. \u201cIdeally, landlords that offer flexible conference space also manage it, and provide high-end catering and technology for smooth meetings,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-fl-body-text-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mydigitalpublication.com\/publication\/?i=868189\" style=\"background-color:#1bb1ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>READ THE MAGAZINE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, landlords designing and managing shared spaces need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/special-report-workplace-trends-from-chicago-design-week\/\">keep track of workplace trends<\/a> and what tenants will actually use and value enough to warrant a premium.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s important to design spaces for multiple services,\u201d observed Lindsey Feesl, senior design manager of asset services at JLL Design, part of JLL\u2019s project and development services business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1024 \/ 683)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5373\" height=\"3582\" alt=\"Many aspects of current coworking design reflect the flexibility some more traditional spaces are aiming for. Image courtesy of Industrious via CBRE\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1004806548\" data-id=\"1004806548\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B2_IndustriousSaltLakeCIty_CourtesyIndustrious.jpg?w=1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B2_IndustriousSaltLakeCIty_CourtesyIndustrious.jpg 5373w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B2_IndustriousSaltLakeCIty_CourtesyIndustrious.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B2_IndustriousSaltLakeCIty_CourtesyIndustrious.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B2_IndustriousSaltLakeCIty_CourtesyIndustrious.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B2_IndustriousSaltLakeCIty_CourtesyIndustrious.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B2_IndustriousSaltLakeCIty_CourtesyIndustrious.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5373px) 100vw, 5373px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Many aspects of current coworking design reflect the flexibility some more traditional spaces are aiming for. Image courtesy of Industrious via CBRE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5369\" height=\"3579\" alt=\"Versatility is often top of mind when it comes to redesigning common areas or collaboration spaces in office settings. Image courtesy of Industrious via CBRE\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1004806547\" data-id=\"1004806547\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B3_IndustriousDenverCourtesyIndustrious.jpg?w=1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B3_IndustriousDenverCourtesyIndustrious.jpg 5369w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B3_IndustriousDenverCourtesyIndustrious.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B3_IndustriousDenverCourtesyIndustrious.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B3_IndustriousDenverCourtesyIndustrious.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B3_IndustriousDenverCourtesyIndustrious.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/B3_IndustriousDenverCourtesyIndustrious.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5369px) 100vw, 5369px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Versatility is often top of mind when it comes to redesigning common areas or collaboration spaces in office settings. Image courtesy of Industrious via CBRE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"555\" alt=\"JLL\u2019s regional office in Birmingham, England, was designed for future flexibility. Reconfigurable spaces include the Agora, which supports internal and external events, community gatherings, meetings, collaboration and social activities. Image by Jonathan Banks; courtesy of JLL\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1004806545\" data-id=\"1004806545\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1000 \/ 555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/C1_JLLBirmingham1_CourtesyJLL.jpg?w=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/C1_JLLBirmingham1_CourtesyJLL.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/C1_JLLBirmingham1_CourtesyJLL.jpg?resize=300,167 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/C1_JLLBirmingham1_CourtesyJLL.jpg?resize=768,426 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">JLL\u2019s regional office in Birmingham, England, was designed for future flexibility. Reconfigurable spaces include the Agora, which supports internal and external events, community gatherings, meetings, collaboration and social activities. Image by Jonathan Banks; courtesy of JLL<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"An other view of JLL\u2019s regional office in Birmingham, England, was designed for future flexibility. Reconfigurable spaces include the Agora, which supports internal and external events, community gatherings, meetings, collaboration and social activities. Image by Jonathan Banks; courtesy of JLL\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1004806546\" data-id=\"1004806546\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1000 \/ 667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/C2_JLLBirmingham1_CourtesyJLL.jpg?w=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/C2_JLLBirmingham1_CourtesyJLL.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/C2_JLLBirmingham1_CourtesyJLL.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/C2_JLLBirmingham1_CourtesyJLL.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">An other view of JLL\u2019s regional office in Birmingham, England, was designed for future flexibility. Reconfigurable spaces include the Agora, which supports internal and external events, community gatherings, meetings, collaboration and social activities. Image by Jonathan Banks; courtesy of JLL<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8256\" height=\"5504\" alt=\"This Dallas CBRE office is a showcase of how flexible arrangements can accommodate the needs of today\u2019s workforce. Image courtesy of Ware Malcomb via CBRE\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1004806550\" data-id=\"1004806550\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/A1_CBRE_Dallas1_CourtesyWare-Malcomb.jpg?w=1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/A1_CBRE_Dallas1_CourtesyWare-Malcomb.jpg 8256w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/A1_CBRE_Dallas1_CourtesyWare-Malcomb.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/A1_CBRE_Dallas1_CourtesyWare-Malcomb.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/A1_CBRE_Dallas1_CourtesyWare-Malcomb.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/A1_CBRE_Dallas1_CourtesyWare-Malcomb.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/A1_CBRE_Dallas1_CourtesyWare-Malcomb.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8256px) 100vw, 8256px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">This Dallas CBRE office is a showcase of how flexible arrangements can accommodate the needs of today\u2019s workforce. Image courtesy of Ware Malcomb via CBRE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe design rooms with movable walls, modular millwork and wireless tech so a big cafeteria can become an event space, and a smaller wellness room where someone can work out with their personal trainer can also serve as a work focus space with a movable desk. The more a room can&nbsp; be transformed, the more value it offers to tenants,\u201d she detailed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/ai-driven-workforce-shifts-reshape-office-demand\/\">AI-Driven Workforce Shifts Reshape Office Demand<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Plenty of tenants are still working on enticing employees <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/return-to-office-chugs-along\/\">back to the office more often<\/a> to collaborate, according to Greg Gomer, co-founder &amp; CFO of HqO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve found that employers and employees want fewer desks and more tables and lounge areas where they can meet informally,\u201d Gomer noted. \u201cBuildings that offer wellness space, podcast studios, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/top-markets-for-coworking-space-share-coworking_cafe\/\">coworking space<\/a> and even nap pods are increasingly successful.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/cp-group-kicks-off-50m-revamp-of-iconic-atlanta-high-rise\/\">Bank of America Plaza<\/a> in Atlanta has a reservable executive suite with views of the skyline, a bar for social events and tables for board meetings, shared Emily Botello, a managing director with CBRE Americas Consulting. The owners host tenant events such as \u201cWine Down Wednesdays\u201d to drive community connections among companies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1004806535\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/the-best-office-amenity-versatility\/a2_cbre_dallas2_courtesyware-malcomb_feature\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/A2_CBRE_Dallas2_CourtesyWare-Malcomb_Feature.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1601,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9 Wade Griffith Photography&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"A2_CBRE_Dallas2_CourtesyWare-Malcomb_Feature\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Property Management. Image courtesy of Ware Malcomb via CBRE&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/A2_CBRE_Dallas2_CourtesyWare-Malcomb_Feature.jpg?w=1024\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/A2_CBRE_Dallas2_CourtesyWare-Malcomb_Feature.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"This Dallas CBRE office is a showcase of how flexible arrangements can accommodate the needs of today\u2019s workforce. Image courtesy of Ware Malcomb via CBRE\" class=\"wp-image-1004806535\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/A2_CBRE_Dallas2_CourtesyWare-Malcomb_Feature.jpg 1601w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/A2_CBRE_Dallas2_CourtesyWare-Malcomb_Feature.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/A2_CBRE_Dallas2_CourtesyWare-Malcomb_Feature.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/A2_CBRE_Dallas2_CourtesyWare-Malcomb_Feature.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/A2_CBRE_Dallas2_CourtesyWare-Malcomb_Feature.jpg?resize=1536,1151 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This Dallas CBRE office is a showcase of how flexible arrangements can accommodate the needs of today\u2019s workforce. Image courtesy of Ware Malcomb via CBRE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cOwners can retain and attract tenants who prefer not to go off-site for meetings or special events. Plus, tenants don\u2019t have to pay for space they\u2019re not using,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since many tenants still require spaces to host clients or gather employees for annual or quarterly town halls, developers are taking a creative approach to the design and use of shared space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTenants often want a space where they can have an \u2018all-hands\u2019 meeting,\u201d Feuerborn said. \u201cSo many companies now have distributed teams around the country or around the world, but they don\u2019t want to have to rent space in a hotel. They want to bring everyone together at their company headquarters.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/building-connected-communities-through-retail-mixed-use\/\">Building Connected Communities Through Retail, Mixed-Use<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Since landlords don\u2019t want a large space to sit empty most of the time, she suggested three connected spaces with modular partitions and furniture that\u2019s simple to set up and take down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA large cafeteria can work, too, but it needs to be designed so it doesn\u2019t look like a cafeteria when it\u2019s used for a big meeting or an event,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-must-haves-flexible-food-fitness-nbsp\">Must-haves: Flexible food, fitness&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tenants will reject buildings that don\u2019t have food-and-beverage options, Botello pointed out. \u201cThe pace of work is so fast now, so people want options that are fast and healthy in the building or nearby.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there aren\u2019t enough employees in a building to justify opening a full-time restaurant, landlords can get creative and design a cafe with space to work and eat in the daytime and that morphs into an event area in the evening, suggested Adrian Davidson, global design advisory lab lead at JLL Design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s also interest in creating flexible on-demand services, such as rotating food vendors and partnering with local restaurants,\u201d Feesl shared. \u201cMaybe a landlord doesn\u2019t have the space or desire to open a coffee bar, but they can bring in a coffee cart.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1004806532\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/the-best-office-amenity-versatility\/cpe_0826_topamenities\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/CPE_0826_TopAmenities.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1881,991\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CPE_0826_TopAmenities\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A recent Savills survey completed by roughly 100 employees in the New York City office of a tech firm asked people to choose different amenities in groups of two. The analysis then computed a score for each item. For example, for proximity to public transportation, 78 percent of the time users chose that amenity over any other. Source: Savills&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/CPE_0826_TopAmenities.jpg?w=1024\" height=\"539\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/CPE_0826_TopAmenities.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Top amenities for today's tech workers\" class=\"wp-image-1004806532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/CPE_0826_TopAmenities.jpg 1881w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/CPE_0826_TopAmenities.jpg?resize=300,158 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/CPE_0826_TopAmenities.jpg?resize=768,405 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/CPE_0826_TopAmenities.jpg?resize=1024,539 1024w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/07\/CPE_0826_TopAmenities.jpg?resize=1536,809 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A recent Savills survey completed by roughly 100 employees in the New York City office of a tech firm asked people to choose different amenities in groups of two. The analysis then computed a score for each item. For example, for proximity to public transportation, 78 percent of the time users chose that amenity over any other. <em>Source: Savills<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Botello looks forward to Thursday afternoons, when her landlord sends an ice cream cart to every office. \u201cThat won\u2019t necessarily bring people in, but it\u2019s a nice touch that won\u2019t break the bank.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That creativity applies to wellness and convenience options, too, such as mobile health screenings or a nail salon offering on-site services on a rotating basis, Botello said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while people prioritize wellness, they also want flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/top-city-programs-for-office-to-residential-conversions-in-the-us\/\">Top City Programs for Office-to-Residential Conversions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMost don\u2019t want to work out with their colleagues,\u201d Feuerborn pointed out. \u201cGyms don\u2019t get used enough if they\u2019re large open spaces limited to tenants. A better draw would be a Life Fitness franchise or Pilates studio, and smaller private wellness spaces where people can book individual services.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if the wellness space isn\u2019t used often enough, it can easily be converted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flexible outdoor space can also serve as a spot for a mental health break, a place to meet coworkers to collaborate or socialize, and even another fitness option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn suburban areas or office parks, there\u2019s often space to schedule a mid-afternoon softball game, create a fitness trail or bring in food trucks,\u201d Botello said. \u201cIn urban core locations, landlords are turning balconies, terraces and decks into usable space with tables for laptops and larger tables as gathering spots.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-evolving-social-experiment\">An evolving social experiment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Davidson sees an office building as a town square. \u201cLandlords need to bring life to their buildings\u201d for tenants and workers to stick around, he cautioned. \u201cThey need to do some social engineering to orchestrate moments and events that bring people together and mix in local businesses, too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some building designs feature public spaces and amenities connected to the street to generate activity yet keep private offices separated. Plus, landlords can generate revenue by opening their event spaces for conferences or weddings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s almost like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/when-office-meets-hospitality-a-love-story-from-presidio-bay\/\">adding a hospitality component<\/a> with catering and staff to manage the space, but it can work well as long as events with nontenants are held after working hours and security is in place,\u201d he stated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social clubs with private access for tenants can also be a source of income for landlords. \u201cSome larger landlords now offer access to amenity spaces across all their buildings,\u201d Gomer reported. \u201cThey can charge more per square foot to tenants when they offer more amenities in different locations in the same city or other cities.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even so, tenants want space that\u2019s theirs alone. \u201cThere\u2019s something appealing about exclusivity,\u201d Feuerborn said. \u201cLook at the bar at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/jpmorgan-chase-unveils-3b-2-5-msf-global-hq\/\">JPMorgan Chase\u2019s new headquarters<\/a> in New York City\u2014it\u2019s booked weeks in advance even though it\u2019s not open to the public.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#16a19a33\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/mydigitalpublication.com\/publication\/?i=868189\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the August 2026 issue of CPE.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From cafes morphing into cocktail bars to cozy focus spaces doubling as meeting rooms, adaptability is in high demand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3873,"featured_media":1004806535,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1489,1521,21808,1600,21747],"tags":[33127,32789,40137,32796,35274,34107],"class_list":["post-1004806506","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-atlanta","category-digital","category-featured","category-new-york","category-office","tag-bank-of-america-plaza","tag-cbre","tag-hqo","tag-jll","tag-jpmorgan-chase","tag-savills"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.0 (Yoast SEO v28.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Best Office Amenity? 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