In addition, telecommuting allows people to work anywhere anytime. The growing popularity of remote access and the exchange of knowledge occurring regularly in cyberspace have resulted in work activity and office space being less regimented. This has liberated offices to allow office designs to focus on people and space.

Moreover, the mobility of people and the increase in remote communication mean that workplaces now need to become more than just a place of work. It must play a part in strengthening the office community and promote employee interactions for team building skills.

The revolution of the workplace thus presents challenges to office design and reduces the significance of the physical office.

Welcome to the era of new age offices where workplaces are also extensions of leisure areas. Where relaxation and fun are no longer a bane at work. Instead, they are woven into the day's work schedule. Comfort levels are crucial. Employees unwind while working in an open and less rigid office environment. They have the flexibility to structure their day the way they deem fit so long as they continue being productive and accountable for the work they do. All these are done within an informal work ambience tailored to suit their creative mindsets without being stifled by the typical stiff white collared job schedule.

Through technology, businesses are becoming agile, mobile and changeable. They no longer need to be confined to the traditional office settings to carry out their operations. What they need are offices that are small, compact and high tech.

And as more people begin to work outside of the physical office and space, they will be looking at places where they can congregate to think of new creative ideas and concepts.