Kurt von Koch

Apr 24, 2024 | buildings.com | Jennie Morton |Kurt von Koch |Brent Trenga

Courtesy of Chad Davies Imaging GroupWould you know this bright, airy space was originally a manufacturing facility? HGA was able to retain the building shell but completely reimagined the interior of Becoming Independent. Imagine a vibrant space that serves individuals with physical and intellectual needs. It has an open hall that transforms from art classes into a fundraiser gala. There’s a commercial kitchen and garden that provide socialization and training.

Apr 22, 2024 | buildings.com | Jennie Morton |Kurt von Koch |Barbara Horwitz-Bennett

This red fire escape is transformed into a standout feature through branded colors at the citizenM Menlo Park hotel. The adjacent mural is by area artist Alexandra Bowman and represents the neighborhood’s “diverse community and wildlife sanctuary,” according to her website. What do hotel guests need when visiting Meta’s Menlo Park campus? Fun, fast and fresh accommodations for innovators who are on the go with meetings and networking.

Apr 17, 2024 | buildings.com | Kurt von Koch

The last few years have presented significant challenges for office real estate stakeholders, and the near term outlook remains daunting. Despite many companies experiencing in-office utilization rates closer to pre-pandemic levels, overall office vacancy rates hit a record high of 19.6% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Moody’s Analytics, and are expected to peak at almost 21% later in 2024.

Aug 16, 2023 | msn.com | Kurt von Koch

Between the onset of the pandemic, the rise of remote and hybrid work, social issues, and, most recently, economic uncertainties, it’s safe to say HR leaders have been under immense pressure. In only a few years, they’ve had to balance keeping their people safe, healthy, engaged, and happy while moving the organization forward through social, economic, and political upheaval. As the backbone of any organization, our HR teams manage the most critical asset—our people.

Aug 16, 2023 | qz.com | Kurt von Koch

Between the onset of the pandemic, the rise of remote and hybrid work, social issues, and, most recently, economic uncertainties, it’s safe to say HR leaders have been under immense pressure. In only a few years, they’ve had to balance keeping their people safe, healthy, engaged, and happy while moving the organization forward through social, economic, and political upheaval. As the backbone of any organization, our HR teams manage the most critical asset—our people.