Notes on workspace, hybrid teams,
and what a good office actually does
We write occasionally about the things we care about: the case for going in, the rituals that anchor a working day, and what changes when the office is a place worth commuting to.
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Making the commute worth it: breakfast, wellness, and the office as a third place
Most knowledge workers have a 'good enough' home office. So why ride a Tube an hour each way? The answer can't be 'because your boss said so' — it has to be that the office offers something home can't. A long-form look at the post-pandemic case for going in.
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Why your hybrid office days need to count
Most teams have settled into 2–3 days a week in person. But two mediocre office days are worse than one great one. Here's how to design days that justify the commute — for you, your team, and the people you work with.
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Coworking vs working from home: when each one wins
An honest comparison from a coworking operator. Working from home wins for deep focus and schedule control. Coworking wins for low-energy days, creative thinking, and the kind of incidental conversation that becomes work later. A short self-diagnostic.
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