February 9, 2026

In this issue: Avanto launches Strata, a revolutionary action system for commercial furniture operations, while the industry mourns designer Giancarlo Piretti. Major office market shifts include Anthropic's 484,000-square-foot San Francisco lease and prime office price gains signaling renewed investor confidence. Coworking embraces portfolio discipline. Workplace wellness, smart lighting design, and hypermobile learning environments emerge as key trends. Gen Z navigates social awkwardness at work while Gen X thrives remotely, as device addiction threatens focus and Americans warm to AI automation. Features spotlight Bauhaus's centennial influence, Asia-Pacific's evolving hybrid work culture, Japan's office chair racing tradition, and Steelcase's accessibility initiative. New product launches span Designtex biobased textiles, DEDON's MDEAR modular lounging, Shaw Contract porcelain, Hightower's expanded Arlo seating, HAY's Spring 2026 collection, Herman Miller's Pawson Drift additions, and CBS's Lana ergonomic laptop stand. Home office design shifts toward wall-facing desks for a luxurious aesthetic.