Offices after 2025: fewer square metres, more functions
The redefinition of work requires a new approach to the design and management of office space. The Polish Real Estate Forum will be a place for discussions about data, forecasts and realistic strategies for the office sector.
The office market after the redefinition of work: how many offices do we really need?
Recent years have contributed to the establishment of the hybrid work model as the standard for many organisations. This has had a significant impact on the demand for office space and tenant strategies.
Research conducted by JLL shows that as many as 75% of respondents choose to work from the office three days a week. This poses a logistical challenge for companies, which should focus on managing attendance and adapting office space to the presence of employees. JLL's forecasts clearly indicate that the previously popular open space is no longer the first choice in office design.
"This is a direction that is fundamentally changing the way we think about offices. JLL forecasts indicate that by 2032, traditional open-plan offices, which in 2020 accounted for over 50% of the space in newly built offices, will shrink to just 30 per cent. They will be replaced by closed collaboration zones, smaller rooms for individual work and multifunctional spaces that support creativity and relationship building," says Jakub Zieliński, senior director and expert in change management and workplace strategy at JLL.
The global consulting firm's analysis also shows that the average office rental space in Warsaw has decreased from 1,200 m² to approximately 1,000 m² in recent years. Companies are not usually looking for new rental opportunities. They remain in familiar spaces, renegotiating agreements with tenants.
The issue of commercial real estate, including office space, will be the subject of discussion during the 16th edition of the Polish Real Estate Forum in Sopot, which will take place on 11 and 12 June 2026.