The Superhuman Office: Office Design for an AI-Enabled World
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The future workplace isn't less human - it's superhuman. This session explores how to design offices that boost creativity, collaboration, curiosity, and higher-level thinking amid the rise of intelligent technologies. Presented by Connor Glass, Rebecca Milne, and AI expert Rupert Breheny, participants will learn how technology can enhance uniquely human skills. Drawing on research and project examples, the session highlights strategies for inclusive design, playful environments, and creating a sense of "home", inspiring attendees to foster the superhuman office where design and technology elevate what only humans can do.
Rebecca Milne, Prosci, LEED Green Associate
Associate Principal
Perkins Eastman
Rebecca Milne is the Director of Design Strategy at Perkins Eastman. Her background in neuropsychology and architecture informs her research and design, which focuses on the connection between architecture and the human experience. Her strategic approach applies design thinking through a human-centric lens to find innovative solutions that build resilience, create value, and maximize growth. As a published researcher and designer, Rebecca has pioneered several studies examining collaboration and individualization in workplace, healthcare, and education environments. Her research and guidance helps teams create meaningful spaces for people to live, work, heal, and play.
Connor Glass, IIDA
Principal
Perkins Eastman
As a leader, artist, and cyclist, Connor is part of a deep bench of talent at Perkins Eastman. A design director for workplace practice and member of the international workplace leadership team, Connor believes the process through which a project culminates is an art in itself. His process utilizes research and data to engage users, making more opportunities to create alongside clients. With an eye for social responsibility, he connects spaces with their communities by commissioning local artists and sourcing local materials. His 20 years of experience have led to impactful spaces for workplace, healthcare, residential, education, and retail clients.
Rupert Breheny
Founder
Cobalt
Rupert is a technology advisor with 16 years of experience at Google, where he helped customers boost their revenue by integrating AI into their business value chain. Clients included Sephora, Red Bull, Frasers Group, Alexander McQueen, and Zaha Hadid Architects. As an early adopter of generative AI he's been interviewed by Vogue and the New York Times, and his creative work has appeared online and in print.
