The upheavals caused by the pandemic present a rare blank slate for architects and companies. The crisis in office space compels organizations to think more broadly and boldly.

Movable partitions, like the “dancing wall” produced by the Swiss furniture company Vitra, are also proving useful. This mobile fixture that transforms into a bookshelf, coat rack, rolling coffee station, or plant stand allows companies to experiment with new space configurations as employees trickle back to the office.