Nomadic Tenants Find Spaces That Fit Moods

The DesignHive suites are markedly different.

HOUSTON—DesignHive by Brookfield Houston is a collection of four office suites that showcase the workspace of the future. Located on the 37^th floor of the historic class-A 1600 Smith building in the central business district, the designs address the ever-changing needs of modern space users, according to Brookfield Property Partners LP.

“Brookfield and the designers have found that modern technology is resulting in workers becoming more nomadic, so the DesignHive project created spaces that users will want to come to and stay in,” Paul Frazier, executive vice president and head of the Houston region for Brookfield, tells GlobeSt.com. “The multi-functional suites offer various ‘destinations’ for the user to choose from, depending on their current mood, supporting collaboration or privacy through formal and/or informal environments.”