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The Future of Workplace

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Primo Orpilla

Interior Designer Primo Orpilla emphasizes the importance of creating flexible, adaptable environments that cater to the evolving needs of employees, while incorporating innovative technologies that enhance productivity and collaboration.As the nature of work continues to shift nowadays office spaces are not just functional but serve as dynamic hubs for creativity, connectivity, and personal growth, reflecting the broader societal changes in how we work and interact.

Primo Orpilla is the co-founder and principal of Studio O+A, a San Francisco-based interiors firm specializing in workplace design. Founded in 1991 with Verda Alexander, O+A quickly gained recognition for its innovative work with tech giants like Facebook, Microsoft, and Uber. Primo grew the firm from a small space-planning operation to a full-service design studio. O+A's groundbreaking designs for adidas, McDonald’s, Hyundai, Yelp, Nike and many other companies have demonstrated the power of design to make the work environment a catalyst for creativity and a vehicle for change. O+A’s work has earned numerous awards and press.

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