ARCHITECTURAL ADAPTATIONS TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY

ARCHITECTURAL ADAPTATIONS TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY

(MENAFN- Mid-East. Info) Dubai, UAE: Leading architectural firms in the real estate industry confirm the need for change in design due to the shift in operational requirements across various sectors. The two-day summit from 7th – 8th November 2021 will also bring together prominent architects from Godwin Austen Johnson, LWK+PARTNERS and more to discuss trending industry topics such as proptech, future design trends and smart cities. Due to the increase in the 'work-from-home' lifestyle, there is a greater emphasis on re-designing living spaces, to cater to the challenges that arise from a multi-functional home environment. Open-plan layouts are favoured by families, allowing them to multitask in a functional and efficient manner. "The future design of residential projects will be radically different as the boundary between home, office and leisure becomes increasingly blurred" commented Jason Burnside, Partner at Godwin Austen Johnson. "Homes will become more flexible, catering to the need for family members to interact and coexist simultaneously while doing homework, prepping for meals or working on a laptop." Trends have not only impacted residential construction, schools also faced a great challenge to remain safe and in line with government guidelines due to the structures built prior to the pandemic. "The