Demand for Gender-Neutral Restrooms on the Rise

Workplace

Demand for Gender-Neutral Restrooms on the Rise

Ali Summerford was recently interviewed by Healthcare Facilities Today to discuss the growing need for gender-neutral bathrooms in public spaces. Ali shared her insights on the importance of designing inclusive spaces that cater to all individuals and why this will...

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Westport Plaza Gets a Makeover!

Oculus is partnering with Rawlings Sporting Goods on a new flagship retail experience center at Westport Plaza in St. Louis. Read more about this monumental project here.

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Creating an Office Where Occupants Want to Come to Work

After acquiring the Pierre Laclede Center I & II corporate towers in the suburban neighborhood of Clayton, Missouri, real estate investment firm Lingerfelt CommonWealth Partners tasked Oculus Inc. with redesigning a second-floor amenity space, courtyard, meeting areas, and public spaces...

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How to Reimagine Office Spaces Post-Pandemic

Complete shutdowns of all but essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic forever changed the way companies view and use office buildings. Two years later, firms still have employees working from home or hybrid work models. Read more from Joanne Fields...

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How to Plan Office Space When Temporary Becomes Permanent

Oculus Inc.'s Senior Interior Designer, Ali Summerford is featured in a Facilitiesnet article. She shares strategies for transforming the pandemic workspace away from the traditional office to a more modern hybrid approach using office space planning and thoughtful interior design....

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Design by Numbers: How Occupancy Affects Space Requirements, Amenities

Featured in Building Operating Management and FacilitiesNet, by Ali Summerford and Joanne Fields. Though the pandemic churns on, many companies are on the cusp of going back to the office in 2022. That means, throughout the country, new office designs...

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Workplace Transformation Planning Crucial During These Times

By Ali Summerford, interior design director at Oculus Inc. It seems that companies’ plans and protocols for COVID-19 change weekly, if not by the day. But one thing doesn’t change, the importance of needing to put together the right plan...

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