Reimagining Workplace Design for Remote-First Companies
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Join Perkins&Will and their client Mr. Cooper Group to discover how the team reimagined workplace concepts to support a remote-first, home-centric culture. The challenge was to create a headquarters that's not a traditional office--it's a place for people to come together.
Learn about innovative strategies for crafting spaces and activities that foster collaboration, learning, and celebration, while supporting the flexibility of remote work. They will share insights into how purposeful planning and design elements such as adaptable environments and community-focused amenities were tailored to meet the needs of a remote-first workforce.
This CEU will inspire interior designers and end users to think beyond conventional workplace design and create environments that connect people, even when they work apart.

Amber Wernick, IIDA, WELL AP
Director of Practice Development
Perkins&Will
Amber Wernick is an award-winning designer and strategist with over 15 years of experience in workplace, education, and healthcare interiors. She collaborates with some of the world’s most creative companies to transform their employee experiences. Focusing on workplace strategy, Amber leads the studio’s visioning, programming, and planning process. As the Practice Development Leader, she also drives new business growth and fosters strong client relationships. Before joining Perkins&Will, Amber was lululemon’s Workplace Experience Manager and contributed to many notable projects at Clive Wilkinson Architects including the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, Stanford Redwood City, and lululemon’s Global Headquarters.

Razan AlShadfan, LEED AP, WELL AP
Senior Interior Designer
Perkins&Will

Kelly Ann Doherty
EVP & Chief Experience Officer
Mr. Cooper Group

Lauren Burrus
Chief of Staff
Mr. Cooper Group
Lauren Burrus has over a decade of leadership experience in workplace strategies, corporate culture transformation, marketing, brand management, and ambassador programs. Her creative insight and people-focused mindset drive experience-centric strategies that deliver transformative results. As Chief of Staff to the Chief Experience Officer at Mr. Cooper Group, Lauren leads workplace strategy efforts, including redesigning the company’s office footprint post-pandemic to foster collaboration, connection, and seamless employee experiences. She blends creativity with strategy to craft meaningful experiences that drive engagement and elevate both customer and employee journeys, helping to shape a dynamic and connected workplace culture.