December 8, 2025

In this issue:   MillerKnoll Debuts First Showroom in Mainland China / HNI Corporation and Steelcase Inc. Shareholders Approve Proposals in Connection with HNI’s Proposed Acquisition of Steelcase / Steelcase shareholder lawsuit dismissed / America's "greatest architect" Frank Gehry dies aged 96 / Office Construction Remains Cautious as Utilization Stabilizes / All Census Office Regions See Positive Demand for First Time Since 2021 / Remembering Robert A.M. Stern, Starchitect Who Revived Limestone Glamour / Delayed Recovery, Economic Angst Darken CRE's December Mood / The Future of Work Is Slow: Why Intentional Working Will Redefine 2026 and Beyond / Hybrid Era Reshapes Office Winners and Laggards / Commute Times Approach Pre-Pandemic Levels / 47% Of Americans Are Polyworking—And Most Say It’s No Longer Optional / "Lofty white" Cloud Dancer named Pantone Colour of the Year 2026 / and much more…