In the past three years, offices have changed way more than in the previous two decades. According to one of CBRE’s latest workplace benchmarking reports, fixed desks have dropped from 83% in 2021 to 55% in 2024, while collaborative spaces have grown from 12% to 36%. At the same time, the occupancy rate of flexible offices in Spain exceeded 80% last year, with more than 25,500 workstations transacted.
These figures confirm a trend we already see every day: companies and professionals are seeking more flexible models that can adapt to a constantly evolving work environment. The rigid fixed desk gives way to dynamic spaces that foster collaboration, creativity, and employee well-being.
GRAN VIA: A Space Designed for the New Era of Work
In this context, GRAN VIA Business & Meeting Center has positioned itself as a benchmark in Barcelona. We offer more than 3,000 m² of modern and fully equipped state-of-the-art flexible workspaces. From private offices tailored to the needs of each company to coworking areas that encourage interaction and connection among professionals.
Our corporate building, which is quite unique in the city, offers much more than just a place to work. Each space has been carefully designed with attention to detail to meet the expectations of the most demanding professionals. The combination of advanced technology, ergonomic furniture, and fully personalized service ensures an environment where productivity and well-being go hand in hand.
The Impact on Productivity
Working from the office is not only about having a physical space; it also means enhancing team performance. Various studies show it can generate double-digit productivity improvements, thanks to greater collaboration, stronger team cohesion, and fewer distractions.
At the same time, the report Evolution of Remote Work and Office Design in Spain (CBRE and ARACANO Search) highlights that the average weekly office attendance in Spain already reaches 60%—three days per week. This figure, which is higher than the European average, underlines the functional value of physical space as a driver of efficiency and professional connection.
A New Way of Understanding the Office
The success of the flexible model lies in its ability to respond to three key demands of today’s market: resource optimization, talent attraction and retention, and the versatility that a hybrid model requires.
At GRAN VIA, we believe that workplace should be a strategic tool for companies and professionals. That is why our commitment is to provide facilities that not only keep pace with this evolution but also anticipate it and make it possible.
The future of work is already here: at GRAN VIA Business & Meeting Center, we experience it every day.