Office Futures 2026

Join us at Incline Studio for a morning exploring how design, materials, acoustics and technology are shaping the future workplace.

The session begins with the story behind Incline and the partnerships that helped bring the studio to life.

From there, a series of CPD-led talks will explore performance-led flooring specification, the role of acoustics in workplace wellbeing, and how technical decisions influence comfort, cognition and sustainability.

The morning continues with a panel discussion featuring architects, designers and workplace specialists, discussing how hybrid work is reshaping the spaces we design today.

We’ll also showcase how VR and AI tools are helping teams visualise and test material choices before construction begins, reducing risk and enabling better decisions earlier in the design process.

A morning of insight, technical learning and conversation for architects, designers and workplace professionals.

Workspace Futures: What Will You Design Next?

What if you could experience your design decisions before they’re built — and understand exactly how they’ll impact performance, wellbeing, and commercial value?

You’re invited to step inside a new kind of workspace environment in Belfast — one where you can explore materials, acoustics, and technology in a fully immersive way.

Why Should you should come?

As an architect, the pressure to balance aesthetics, performance, and client expectations has never been greater.

At this exclusive morning session, you will:

· Explore a fully curated, city-centre showroom showcasing cutting-edge furniture, lighting, and acoustic solutions

· Gain CPD-accredited insights into neuro-inclusive design, acoustic performance, and material specification

· Hear directly from industry specialists on how technical decisions influence workplace productivity and long-term asset value

· Join a cross-industry conversation on how hybrid working is reshaping the spaces you’re designing right now

· Experience how VR and AI can help you visualise, test, and refine your designs before construction begins

Why it might be important

This isn’t just another industry event — it’s a working session designed to give you practical, usable insights.

You won’t just listen — you’ll leave with:

· Clear frameworks for designing neuro-inclusive environments that meet both user needs and legislation

· A deeper understanding of acoustics, so you can confidently specify materials that improve focus, wellbeing, and compliance

· Practical strategies to balance collaboration and concentration in hybrid workplace design

· First-hand experience of VR and AI tools that reduce design risk, minimise late-stage changes, and improve client buy-in

· New connections with architects, designers, and developers facing the same challenges you are

Plus, throughout the morning, you’ll enjoy refreshments in a relaxed, high-quality environment designed to inspire conversation and ideas.

Action!!

Places are strictly limited to 40 attendees, with a maximum of two tickets per practice to keep the experience focused and high-value.

If you want to sharpen your technical edge, future-proof your designs, and walk away with ideas you can apply immediately — this is your opportunity.

Secure your place now before tickets are gone.

Refreshments provided.

Info: Human Conscious Design Principles is a dedicated CPD to support designing for neurodivergence. By the end of the seminar you will have a better understanding on what the term neurodiversity means, the neurodiversity movement and how neurodivergences can impact our daily lives.

The CPD will then look at some of the guidance and legislation that has been published which you can refer to in order to support your decision making. Based on the guidance and our own research into Human Conscious design, the CPD then explores the built environment and how to design it for neuro-inclusion, topics covered include: the building position and layout, wayfinding and signage, transitions, acoustics, lighting, fixtures, fittings and furniture, floor finishes, air quality, the impact of colour choice and the importance of quiet rooms.

Info: An introduction to the critical role acoustics play in workplace performance and wellbeing. Acoustics specialist Stephen Pierce will explore how sound behaves in interior environments, covering topics such as impact sound reduction, reverberation control, and the relationship between flooring systems and acoustic performance. The session will translate acoustic theory into practical design considerations, helping architects and designers better understand how material choices influence comfort, focus, and compliance in modern workplaces.

Info: A forward-looking conversation with architects, designers, and workplace specialists exploring how the role of the office is evolving. The panel will discuss the realities of hybrid work, how workplaces are being redesigned for both focus and collaboration, and what employees now expect from the environments they work in. Topics will include wellbeing, sensory comfort, and how design can future-proof workplaces as work patterns continue to change.

Info: A live demonstration of how we help clients explore and refine spaces before construction begins. Using VR technology and AI-supported visualisation, we’ll show how architects, designers, and developers can experience materials, layouts, and design decisions in an immersive environment. This approach allows teams to test ideas, visualise material combinations, and align stakeholders earlier in the process — reducing late-stage changes and supporting faster, more confident design decisions.

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BT1 4GA, 19 Arthur Street, Belfast, United Kingdom

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