JLL’s new flex space at MetroTech in Brooklyn officially opens

According to JLL’s Shaping Human Experience report, 66 percent of workers want the ability to alternate between different places of work post-pandemic. Of those surveyed, 40 percent would like the option to work from a third-party place such as a coffee shop or a coworking space, up 11 percent since COVID-19 began. As companies witness this shift in their workers’ preferences, demand for flexible office space has substantially risen to accommodate it.

“Orchard Workspace by JLL meets the needs of today’s modern workforce. It provides a flexible office environment for engaging, productive work – all underpinned by the latest health and wellness features and five-star hospitality service,” said Ben Munn, JLL’s Global Head of Flex, whose Flexible Space team facilitated the construction and management of the space.

One of the key features of Orchard Workspace by JLL’s design is its emphasis on sustainability, featuring 70 percent reuse of existing architectural elements, such as sprinkler systems, water heaters, HVAC system ductwork, AC units, electrical distribution panels and more. Lighting controls are designed to the latest energy code (NYCECC 2020), leading to greater energy savings. In addition, Interface flooring products are 100 percent carbon neutral across its full life cycle and can be fully recycled.