July 13, 2026

In this issue… office markets show selective recovery, with Manhattan leasing hitting its strongest first half since 2013, Denver posting its best absorption in four years, AI demand reshaping major tech hubs, and older offices being removed or converted for housing. Workspace coverage focuses on AI as a workforce expander, intergenerational collaboration, remote-work priorities, wellness-rated coworking, and JLL’s science-based workplace design service. Top stories include Indiana Furniture’s NYC showroom, leadership moves at String and Flokk, Paragon’s acquisition of All Makes, and Gehry’s Icehenge desk auction. Features and trends explore urban sanctuary offices, innovation centers, domestic design influences, and future workplace ecosystems, while product launches span new finishes, tables, flooring, porcelain tile, and furniture collections.