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Ahead of ORGATEC 2026, Sedus has introduced the motto “Spaces that Care – Wellbuilding for Human Nature”. But what lies behind it, and what can visitors expect in Cologne? We spoke with Ernst Holzapfel, Marketing Director at Sedus about the idea behind the theme.

We live in a working world that constantly demands our attention. Every message, every meeting, every glance at a screen pulls our focus in a new direction. By the end of the day, this often creates a paradoxical feeling: we were busy — but not necessarily productive.

With its new showroom in Vienna, Sedus is strengthening its presence in one of Austria’s most dynamic creative and working environments. Located in the former gasworks building on Felberstraße, the 440 m² space is designed to do more than simply present products — it brings modern ways of working to life.

At its core lies a central question:
How do we want to work today — and tomorrow?

As part of this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, Sedus welcomed workplace strategist Hannah Nardini from WKspace for an expert talk at the newly redesigned Sedus showroom in London.

At the end of March, we had the opportunity - together with our partner ULISCHUH GmbH & Co. KG - to experience the keynote speech by Dr. Steffi Burkhardt. What she brought to the stage that evening was far more than just an impulse. Under the title “Mindset. Skillset. Toolset.”, she made key future topics such as artificial intelligence, generational change, and the transformation of work tangible - clear, direct, and relatable rather than abstract or theoretical.

Her core message resonates deeply: it is not the speed of change that matters most, but our mindset toward it. And that is where things became personal. Because the conversation shifted away from “the future out there” to a much more immediate question: how we as organisations, leaders, and designers of work environments must act today to remain relevant tomorrow.

Following the event, we had the opportunity to continue the conversation with her.

At the recent TrendOfis Summit in Istanbul, one idea stood out: the office is no longer just somewhere to work. It is becoming a place that needs to welcome, support and engage people in a much more intentional way. In this blog post, Sinem Beaujean, Global Engagement Strategist at Sedus and panel moderator at the summit, shares her insights.

Office trends for 2026 clearly show that the office has long been more than just a place to work. It is becoming a strategic tool for businesses – a space that combines culture, innovation and well-being. At the heart of this are New Work trends that combine flexibility, sustainability and new spatial concepts, thereby redefining the future of work.

When bluebird.space opened its doors in 2020, the vision was clear: this would be more than just a place to work – it would be a place to live, connect, and grow. The name says it all – in many cultures, the bluebird is considered a symbol of happiness, joy, and fulfilment. And just as the bird seeks out a branch in the morning and enjoys the open space, residents here should also discover their own personal bluebird: a feeling of belonging and inspiration.

Hybrid working has long since evolved from a trend to an integral part of modern working environments. The combination of home office and office brings together the best of both worlds – greater flexibility, higher productivity and stronger employee loyalty. But how exactly does a home office and an office differ? And what advantages does hybrid working offer companies and employees?

Every brain processes information and emotions differently. People with cognitive differences such as autism or ADHD often have a unique emotional world. They may process information differently and have distinct needs when it comes to their work environment. Although around 20 % of people are considered neurodivergent, many work spaces are still not designed to be neuroinclusive. Far too many employees are affected by workplace conditions that do not suit their needs.

New Work has long been more than just a buzzword – it has become the strategic model for modern companies. In 2026, the New Work trends are clearer than ever: flexible working models, a stronger focus on well-being, new forms of collaboration, innovative space concepts and sustainable solutions are having a lasting impact on the office world.

With changing travel and work behaviour, the hospitality factor has to change as well. When thinking about that shift, one buzzword comes to everyone’s mind: hybrid hospitality. It is a growing trend, and for good reason. Hybrid hospitality allows accommodations like hotels to expand their offerings, bring underutilised spaces to life, connect guests to a local community, and attract a whole new demographic. But not only do hotels have to change the way they welcome different communities – coworking spaces and offices have to rethink their spaces as well.