Office paper - Edition 4

Parella unveils a new look at workspaces in this 4th issue of L' office paper, our quarterly e-journal dedicated to real estate, design and new ways of working.

This issue puts art at the heart of the office: not just as a backdrop, but as a vector of identity, inspiration and cultural transformation in the company.

To discover in this issue:
- Bold real estate projects, in which art makes sense and breathes life into spaces;
- A deciphering of Milan Design Week: our teams in Paris and Milan went there to capture the weak signals that are re-shaping our future living and working spaces;
- An analysis of emerging trends, with a focus on the synergies between art, engagement and performance.

A must-read issue if you're wondering what makes the difference in today's offices... and those of tomorrow.

This summer, the workplace is taking cues from retail and hospitality to reinvent the everyday experience. More than just a space for work, the office is becoming a place of life, desire, and emotion.  We're seeing the hallmarks of hotel design make their way into the office: sociable banquettes, warm materials, statement lighting, and spaces designed for both escape and intimacy. From retail, we borrow fluid layouts, curated user journeys, and meticulous attention to furniture, objects, textures—even immersive wallpaper. And what about greenery? It's everywhere—an emblem of wellbeing and sensory grounding.  The office is evolving. Less formal, more narrative—it no longer settles for being purely functional. It becomes a destination in its own right. A welcoming, characterful, and memorable place that tells a story, carries an identity, and makes you want to return.  At Parella, we believe in spaces that elevate experience, spark engagement, and align performance with wellbeing.  So before diving into sunny terraces, music festivals, and spontaneous aperitifs, we wish you a wonderful summer—and we'll see you in the fall for a vibrant new edition of Office Paper.  See you soon!

Michael Kaplan Partner