Office Fit-Out Trends 2023: Creating Spaces That Attract Employees Back to the Office
- AJR Contracts

- Mar 11, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Sep 21, 2025
The purpose of the office has fundamentally changed. It is no longer a mandatory place to perform individual tasks but a destination for collaboration, culture, and connection. The 2023 office fit-out is designed to give employees a compelling reason to be there.
The dominant trend is the shift towards residential-style design. Think comfortable lounge areas, booth seating, library-like quiet rooms, and high-quality cafés that rival local coffee shops. This creates a welcoming, less corporate atmosphere. This is underpinned by a focus on wellbeing: circadian rhythm lighting that adjusts throughout the day, enhanced air filtration systems, and a greater abundance of plants and biophilic elements.
Technology is seamlessly integrated to support hybrid collaboration. Every meeting space is equipped with high-quality audio and video conferencing to ensure remote participants are equal contributors. Ultimately, the modern office is a curated experience focused on employee choice, comfort, and productivity, making it a place people want to be, not have to be.

