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Office design that reduces turnover and increases productivity (Madrid Cases 2026)

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In 2026, your office is your most powerful recruitment and retention tool.

The companies that attract (and retain) the most talent no longer compete solely on salary. They compete on work experience. And the design of your workspace is the 60% of that experience.

This article demonstrates, with real-world examples, how strategic office design directly impacts your talent and productivity KPIs. It's not abstract well-being; it's measurable ROI.

The hidden cost of a poorly designed office

Real case: Tech startup with 45 people, Chamartín

Initial situation:

Open-plan office with no personality (former coworking space)
Annual turnover: 32%
Average replacement cost per employee: €18,000
Annual cost in turnover: €259,200
Average sick days: 8.4/employee/year
Spatial satisfaction (internal survey): 4.2/10

After redesign (investment €180,000):

Annual turnover: 19% (relative -40%)
Year 1 savings in turnover costs: €103,680
Sick days: 5.7/employee/year (-32%)
Spatial satisfaction: 8.6/10
ROI: Investment recovered in 20 months solely through savings in turnover

What changed? Four strategic design levers:

1. Diversity of spaces: From a single open space to 7 different work types 2. Strong visual identity: The space reflects a company culture (it no longer looks like a generic coworking space) 3. Integrated well-being: Maximized natural light, treated acoustics, monitored air quality 4. Real flexibility: Spaces adaptable to different ways of working

Why your team is leaving (and how design solves it)

When you ask employees why they left their previous job, they rarely say "the office was ugly." But when you analyze the real reasons, the space is there:

«"I couldn't concentrate"» = Bad acoustics, open space without focus areas «"I didn't feel like I was part of the company"» = Generic space without cultural identity «"Going to work exhausted me"» Artificial lighting, poor air quality, depressing design «"I lacked flexibility"» = Rigid spaces that do not allow you to choose where/how to work

Office design doesn't directly cause turnover. But it does create conditions for accumulated frustration, low energy, and cultural disconnection.

The data doesn't lie:

According to studies by Gensler and Leesman (2024), well-designed offices have an impact:

Talent retention: +34%
Perceived productivity: +28%
Concentration capacity: +41%
Effective collaboration: +37%
Days of voluntary in-person attendance (hybrid): +52%

In Madrid, where the war for tech/digital talent is brutal, your office is a selling point. Or a weakness that the competition exploits.

The 6 design levers that most impact retention and productivity

1. Diversity of spaces: the end of the single open space

The biggest mistake in corporate design over the last decade was thinking that "collaboration = all together always".

The reality: Your team needs different spaces for different jobs.

Essential office typologies 2026:

A) Spaces for deep concentration (focus rooms)

Individual glass-enclosed booths or acoustic cabins
Adjustable lighting (customizable)
Plug & play technology (screen, connections)
Availability signaling

Recommended ratio: 1 per 8-10 people. Budget: €2,500-€6,000 per cabin

B) Areas of active collaboration

High tables, whiteboards, large screens
Reconfigurable mobile furniture
Absorbent acoustics to avoid disturbing others
Energizing colors (oranges, yellows)

Ratio: 30-40% of total space Budget: €180-350/m²

C) Real meeting rooms

Multiple sizes (2-4-6-12 people)
Integrated professional videoconferencing
Book via app (no "it's busy but empty" excuses)
Premium acoustics

Ratio: 1 room per 8-12 people. Budget: €4,000-€12,000 per room depending on size.

D) Informal workspaces

Sofas, armchairs, coffee tables
Plenty of electrical outlets
Warm lighting
"coffee-home" feeling«

Ratio: 15-20% of space Budget: €220-400/m²

E) Disconnection zones

No computers allowed
Natural light preferred
Green (plants)
Quality coffee/tea machines

Ratio: 10-15% of space Budget: €150-280/m²

F) Phone booths

For private calls
Excellent soundproofing
Forced ventilation (critical)
Overhead lighting avoiding shadows on the face

Ratio: 1 per 15-20 people Budget: €1,800-€4,500 per unit

G) Hybrid spaces (library/lounge)

Jobs that require calm but not isolation
Indirect lighting
Comfortable but ergonomic furniture
Acoustic texture (panels, carpets, curtains)

Ratio: 10-15% of space Budget: €200-380/m²

Case study:

Strategic consultancy, 35 people, 320m², Salamanca

Before: Open space 80% + 3 meeting rooms 20%

Complaint #1: "I can't concentrate"«
Complaint #2: "There's always noise"«
Complaint #3: "There are never any free rooms"«

After: Intelligent redistribution

Focus rooms: 6 units (40m²)
Meeting rooms: 5 of different sizes (65m²)
Open collaborative: 120m²
Informal/lounge: 55m²
Phone booths: 4 units
Services/circulation: 40m²

Result:

Spatial satisfaction: 4.1/10 → 8.7/10
Self-assessed productivity: +32%
«"I can choose where to work depending on the task": 11% → 89%

Investment: €156,000 (€487/m²) Payback: 18 months (via retention + productivity)

2. Visible cultural identity: your office tells who you are

Generic offices kill company culture. If your space could belong to any company, your team won't feel an emotional connection.

Elements that build spatial identity:

A) Strategic color

Use your corporate brand palette
You don't need to paint everything red just because your logo is red.
Apply color to strategic elements: a wall, furniture, signage
It combines well with sophisticated neutrals (warm grays, beiges, off-whites)

B) Spatial Storytelling

Company timeline in hallways
Featured projects/clients viewed
Company values translated into design (e.g., "transparency" = glass walls)
Spaces with names related to your story (not "Room 1, Room 2")

C) Art and visuality

Local art or art by emerging artists (better than stock prints)
Custom murals related to your industry
Large team/project photographs
Lighting installations statement

Art/visual budget: €3,000-€15,000 depending on office size

D) Materials that speak

Wood = warmth, natural, sustainable
Black metal = industrial, technical, modern
Vegetation = well-being, freshness, life
Exposed brick = history, authenticity, roots

Choose materials that are consistent with your brand message.

Example:

Fintech startup, 28 people, Malasaña

Values: Transparency, accessibility, innovation, approachability

Design translations:

Glass walls in all rooms (literal transparency)
Mural by local artist about financial inclusion
Aqua green + coral palette (accessible, not cold corporate)
Room names: cities where they have users (Medellín, Barcelona, Lisbon…)
Spaces with multiple heights and uses (spatial innovation)

Investment in identity: €22,000 out of a total budget of €165,000

Result: Employee NPS +34 points. "I am proud to bring people to the office" went from 34% to 91%.

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3. Natural light and air quality: the invisible things that matter most

We talk about the visual aspect, but environmental factors have a huge impact on well-being and productivity.

Natural light:

Working with sufficient natural light (minimum 300 lux) improves:

Sleep quality: +46 minutes per night (Northwestern study)
Perceived energy: +35%
Reduction of eye strain: -51%
Fewer headaches: -63%

How to maximize natural light:

If you have windows:

Don't block them with tall furniture.
Use untinted glass (maximizes penetration)
Technical curtains that filter without blocking (screen 5%)
Seating arrangements prioritizing proximity to the window

If you don't have enough natural light:

Circadian lighting (changes color temperature according to the time of day)
Natural light simulators (e.g., Coelux, although expensive)
Multi-layered indirect lighting (avoid single overhead lighting)
2700-3000K light bulbs in social areas, 4000K in areas of concentration

Premium lighting budget: €60-120/m²

Air quality:

The 90% offices in Madrid have CO2 levels exceeding 1000 ppm during the workday. Above 1000 ppm:

Cognitive ability falls 15%
Headaches increase
Drowsiness appears (typical "post-meal sleepiness" which is CO2, not digestion)

Solutions:

Basic level:

Natural cross ventilation
Plants (although their actual effect is less than is believed)
Ceiling fans (improve circulation)

Budget: €1,500-4,000

Advanced level:

Mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery
CO2 monitors + ventilation automation
Air purifiers in spaces without direct ventilation

Budget: €8,000-€25,000 depending on size

ROI: Harvard studies show that improving air quality increases cognitive productivity. In a company of 40 people with an average salary of €45,000, this translates to €158,000-€216,000/year in productivity value.

4. Acoustics: the invisible problem that everyone suffers from

651,300 open-plan office workers report noise as their biggest frustration. And most offices have terrible acoustics by design.

The problem:

Hard materials + open spaces + many people = reverberation + high ambient noise.

Consequences:

Loss of concentration every 11 minutes on average
Need for music/headphones to "isolate" (which has its own cognitive cost)
Conversations that are unintentionally annoying
Acoustic fatigue at the end of the day

The solution is not absolute silence (that's unsettling). It's noise control.

Acoustic strategies by zone:

Open collaborative space:

Absorbent acoustic ceilings (minimum coefficient 0.8)
Vertical panels suspended between workstations
Carpets or acoustic vinyl (instead of reverberating flooring)
Partition screens with absorbent fabrics

Target: Reverberation time <0.6 seconds

Meeting rooms:

Acoustic paneling on walls (grooved wood + absorption)
Floating roofs
Doors with acoustic sealing
Do not place meeting rooms wall to wall without insulation.

Objective: Soundproofing >35dB between rooms

Concentration zones:

Complete sound insulation
Absorbent materials indoors (avoid echo)
Silent air conditioning (<30dB)

Target: Background noise <35dB

Acoustic budgets:

Basic acoustic treatment for open space: €45-80/m²
Premium acoustic treatment: €90-150/m²
Prefabricated acoustic booths: €2,500-€7,000/unit
Meeting room soundproofing: €1,200-€3,500 per room

Real case:

Creative agency, 32 people, Chamberí, 280m²

Problem: Open space with high ceilings (3.8m), all wood flooring, smooth white walls. Result: Average noise level of 68dB. Impossible to concentrate.

Solution:

Suspended acoustic ceiling in space 70%
18 vertically hung acoustic panels
3x2m carpets under work clusters
Large potted plants (low absorption but psychological effect)

Acoustic investment: €16,800. Result: Noise level 52dB. Satisfaction +6.3 points in internal survey.

5. Real ergonomics (not catalog ergonomics)

Ergonomic chairs are not enough. Ergonomics is systemic.

Desks:

Height-adjustable sit-stand desks are no longer a luxury, they are standard
Minimum 140x70cm per person (no shared tables 60cm deep)
Invisible cable management (under-desk trays)

Budget per workstation: €400-900 (desk + ergonomic chair)

Screens:

Minimum 24″ (ideally 27″)
Height adjustable via arm or support
Second screen if work requires multitasking

Budget: €150-400 per position

Individual lighting:

Each workstation requires task lighting control.
Lamps with adjustable color temperature
Minimum 500 lux on work surface

Budget: €60-180 per position

Movement spaces:

Stretching areas
Visible and attractive stairs (instead of hiding them)
«"Walking meetings" facilitated with suitable spaces

ROI ergonomics:

Absences due to back/neck pain represent an average of 1.8 days/employee/year. In a company of 40 people, this equates to 72 lost workdays/year. An ergonomic investment of €25,000 reduces this by 60-70%, resulting in savings of €18,000/year in absenteeism alone, not including productivity.

6. Flexibility and integrated technology

Hybrid offices require adaptable spaces, not fixed spaces.

Mobile furniture:

Tables with lockable wheels
Mobile whiteboards/panels for reconfiguring spaces
Stackable chairs for events
Modular shelving

Invisible technology:

Sockets on the floor (no cables crossing)
WiFi 6 with full coverage + 300Mbps
Digital room booking system
Screens in all rooms with wireless connection (Airplay/Chromecast)
Professional videoconferencing (camera + ceiling microphones)

Digital signage:

Screens at room entrances (real-time availability)
Interactive maps of space occupation
Event information/internal communication

Integrated technology budget: €120-280/m²

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Actual budgets according to type and size

Startup/Scale-up 20-40 people (150-300m²)

Comprehensive renovation, medium-high level:

Demolition + base work: €45/m² = €6,750-€13,500
Partitions/walls (rooms, focus rooms): €180/linear meter = €12,000-€18,000
Flooring (vinyl/wood flooring): €35-65/m² = €5,250-€19,500
Painting + finishes: €18/m² = €2,700-€5,400
Layered lighting: €80/m² = €12,000-€24,000
Acoustic treatment: €65/m² = €9,750-€19,500
Efficient air conditioning: €110/m² = €16,500-€33,000
Furniture (workstations): €650/person = €13,000-€26,000
Common furniture (rooms, lounge): €35,000-60,000
Integrated technology: €150/m² = €22,500-€45,000
Signage + spatial branding: €4,000-€8,000
Plants + decorative elements: €3,500-7,000

TOTAL: €143,000 – €279,000 Per m²: €480 – €930/m² Per person: €5,400 – €11,200

Construction timeframe: 8-12 weeks

Established company 50-80 people (400-600m²)

Premium comprehensive renovation:

Base work + installations: €55/m² = €22,000-€33,000
Glazed partitions + acoustic insulation: €280/linear meter = €28,000-€45,000
Flooring (mix: wood flooring + carpet + vinyl): €55/m² = €22,000-€33,000
Technical suspended ceilings + acoustics: €48/m² = €19,200-€28,800
Paint + coatings: €22/m² = €8,800-€13,200
Architectural lighting: €110/m² = €44,000-€66,000
Premium acoustics: €95/m² = €38,000-€57,000
Air conditioning for comfort zone: €140/m² = €56,000-€84,000
Advanced ergonomic furniture: €850/person = €42,500-€68,000
Common furniture + rooms: €65,000-95,000
Technology + AV: €200/m² = €80,000-€120,000
Acoustic booths (8 units): €28,000
Digital signage + branding: €12,000-18,000
Spatial identity (art, installations): €8,000-15,000
Vegetation + biophilia: €6,000-12,000

TOTAL: €474,000 – €720,000 Per m²: €790 – €1,200/m² Per person: €7,900 – €12,000

Construction period: 12-18 weeks

Corporate 100-200 people (800-1,500m²)

Comprehensive corporate reform:

Estimated budget: €900 – €1,500/m²

Total: €720,000 – €2,250,000

Includes complete architectural project, execution, FF&E, technology, management change.

Timeframe: 4-7 months

The most expensive mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Mistake 1: Designing without understanding how your team works

The symptom: You finish the renovation and nobody uses the rooms you've created. Or worse: everyone wants the same kind of space and conflict arises.

Why does it happen? You decide the distribution from management without analyzing actual work behaviors.

The solution: Before designing, conduct a 2-4 week usage study:

Map how the team uses the current spaces
Survey what they need (not what they want)
Observe patterns: How many people work away from their desks? When are the rooms busy?
Design based on evidence

Cost of error: 15-30% of the budget in underutilized spaces

Error 2: Skimping on acoustics

The symptom: «"The office looks beautiful, but you can't work because of the noise."»

Why does it happen? Acoustics are invisible in renderings. Budget is prioritized over visual appeal.

The solution: Invest 8-12% of the total budget in acoustics. This is what most affects daily satisfaction.

Cost of error: Productivity -15%, turnover +18%, reputationally "failed" project

Mistake 3: Creating a "pretty Pinterest office" without its own identity

The symptom: A generic office that could belong to any company. Zero emotional connection among the team.

Why does it happen? Copying trends without adapting them to company culture.

The solution: Define your cultural identity first. Then translate it into design. Not the other way around.

Cost of error: Zero impact on retention or employer branding

Error 4: Not planning for growth

The symptom: The office becomes too small after 18 months. It's time to move or renovate again.

Why does it happen? Design for actual headcount, not projected.

The solution: Designed for +30-40% growth through spatial flexibility:

Fewer permanent positions, more flexible positions
Adaptable multipurpose rooms
Scalable modular furniture

Cost of the mistake: New renovation or move in <3 years = total loss of ROI

Error 5: Technology as an afterthought

The symptom: Visible cables, insufficient sockets, WiFi that doesn't reach, rooms without tech for video calls.

Why does it happen? Decide on technology after the spatial design.

The solution: Integrate technology from the project stage. Structured cabling, planned power outlets, WiFi with site survey.

Cost of the mistake: Mediocre experience + an additional €5,000-€15,000 in patches

Success stories with real numbers

Case 1: Legal consultancy, 62 people, Castellana

Aim: Reduce turnover (28% annually) and improve the ability to recruit young talent.

Problem: Outdated office, like something out of a 90s law firm. Dark wood, poor lighting, no collaborative spaces. Junior staff were leaving for competition with modern offices.

Design solution:

From closed offices to a hybrid model (partners: offices; rest: flex)
Law library converted to digital → collaborative space
Completely renovated lighting (LED 3000K)
Light palette: whites + light wood + navy blue (maintain seriousness but refresh)
Coffee/rest area with quality armchairs
Art: Works by contemporary legal artists

Investment: €287,000 (550m², €522/m²)

Year 1 Results:

Rotation: 28% → 16% (savings on replacement: €216,000)
Average recruitment time: 89 days → 54 days
Candidates accepting offers: 61% → 84%
Employee NPS: +41 points

ROI: 9.7 months

Quote from the Managing Partner: «"We stopped losing talent to competitors. The design brought us up to the level of firms that traditionally beat us in recruitment. And the senior team, skeptical at first, now boasts about the office to clients."»

Case 2: Fintech, 34 people, Azca

Aim: Create an office that reflects innovation and attracts tech talent (difficult to recruit).

Problem: Office in an old corporate building. Subdivided spaces, low ceilings, little personality. They were competing with startups in cooler spaces.

Design solution:

Total demolition → open space with inserted "functional boxes" (rooms)
Vibrant palette: emerald green + mustard + graphite
12m mural by local urban artist (theme: financial democratization)
Play area (ping-pong, video games) integrated without looking childish
Central kitchen as the social heart (large island, high stools)
Industrial suspended lighting + custom neon with brand claim
4 acoustic pod booths for calls

Investment: €198,000 (285m², €695/m²)

Year 1 Results:

Voluntary in-person attendance (hybrid model): 2.1 days/week → 3.8 days/week
Conversion rate of candidates who visit the office: 58% → 91%
Employee social media mentions: +340%
Rotation: 22% → 11%

ROI: 14 months (via reduced turnover + savings in recruitment)

Unexpected bonus: The office became a venue for fintech ecosystem events. Brand awareness +120% in the sector.

Case 3: Marketing agency, 28 people, Malasaña

Aim: Design an office that is a business tool (receiving clients) and improves creative productivity.

Problem: Functional but soulless office. Retail/fashion clients expected to see creativity reflected in the space. The team felt "uninspired.".

Design solution:

"Ideas showroom" concept: each zone represents a creative phase (research, ideation, production, presentation)
Eclectic materials: exposed brick + metal + neon + colorful textiles
Presentation area with informal auditorium-style seating (12 people)
Project wall: digital screens rotating current works
Art gallery-style lighting in reception area
XXL plants (6 ficus trees over 2m tall)
Signage: Creative process phrases on vinyl

Investment: €124,000 (220m², €564/m²)

Year 1 Results:

Closing new clients after office visit: 34% → 68%
Space is used in pitches as an argument ("we are what we preach")
Self-assessed productivity: +28%
Recruitment time: -41% (creative candidates want to work there)
Appearances in press/design blogs: 7 (free PR)

ROI: 11 months (mainly through increased sales conversion)

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Sustainability and office design: beyond greenwashing

In 2026, sustainability in offices is not marketing. It's operational and financial.

Why it matters (with numbers):

Certifications (LEED, WELL, BREEAM):

They reduce operating costs: 13-20%
Increase in asset value: 7-15%
Talent retention improved: +12%
They reduce absenteeism: -9%

Direct benefits:

Efficient LED lighting:

Energy savings: 60-75% vs halogens
Lifespan: 50,000h vs 2,000h
ROI: 18-24 months

Smart climate control:

VRV systems + zoning
Savings: 30-40% vs traditional systems
ROI: 3-5 years

Waste management:

Waste separation is clearly marked
Composting organic waste if there is a kitchen
Reduction of disposable cups/plates

Sustainable materials:

FSC certified wood
VOC-free paints
Furniture with environmental certifications
Carpets made from recycled materials

Additional sustainability budget: +8-15% of the base cost

But it recovers in:

Reduction in energy bills (2-5 years)
Talent attraction (26% millennials prioritize sustainable companies)
Reducing carbon footprint = future regulatory compliance

WELL Certification (wellbeing):

More relevant than LEED for offices where retention is critical.

Measures:

Air quality
circadian lighting
Acoustics
Ergonomics
Nutrition
Fitness
Thermal comfort
Healthy materials

Certification cost: €15,000-€40,000 depending on level. Impact on employer brand: high (still a differentiator in Madrid).

Project timing and planning

Typical phases of an office project:

1. Strategy + briefing (2-3 weeks)

Analysis of current and future needs
Workshops with stakeholders
Study of current space use
Definition of measurable objectives
Budget and timing

2. Design concept (3-4 weeks)

Distribution plants (3 options)
Visual identity moodboards
Preliminary furniture selection
Cost estimate

3. Executive project (4-6 weeks)

Complete technical drawings
Material specifications
Final furniture selection
Detailed lighting
Installations (electrical, climate, data)
Budget closed

4. Permits and licenses (2-8 weeks)

It depends on Madrid and the district.
Building permit if there are structural changes
Installation certificates

5. Construction phase (8-16 weeks)

Demolition and foundation work: 2 weeks
Installation: 3-4 weeks
Partitions and finishes: 4-6 weeks
Furniture and installation: 2-3 weeks
Final styling: 1 week

6. Move-in and start-up (1-2 weeks)

Relocation plan without affecting operations
Technology testing
Systems training
Internal communication of change

Total timeline: 5-8 months

Can we continue operating during the construction?

It depends on the size and complexity.

Option 1: Single phase (closed office)

Faster and more efficient
Lower cost
Requires temporary space or full remote work

Option 2: Progressive phases (operating)

Work by zones/floors
Slower (+30-40% time)
More expensive (+15-20% cost)
More disruption
Lower final quality (impossibility of certain tasks)

Recommendation: If you can afford 2-3 months of remote work or temporary space, do it. The result is better and the cost is lower.

Working with EOLOS: what the process is like

At EOLOS, we design offices with three metrics in mind: retention, productivity, and employer brand. We don't design "pretty offices." We design business tools.

Our approach:

1. We understand your business first

How do you actually work?
What is your war for talent?
What culture do you want to reinforce?
Projected growth over 3 years?

2. We design with data

Space usage studies
Benchmark with competition
Analysis of team behaviors
Expected ROI modeling

3. We integrate brand, space and technology

Your office tells your story
Invisible but omnipresent technology
Consistent experience at every touchpoint

4. We measure results

KPIs agreed upon before starting
Post-occupation follow-up
Adjustments based on actual usage

Typical investment range: €480 – €1,200/m²

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete an office project?

From briefing to opening: 5-8 months on average. This can be reduced to 3-4 months for simpler projects or extended to 9-12 months for large corporate projects with complex permits.

Can I do the project in phases to spread the investment?

Yes, but there are trade-offs. Phased renovations by zones (e.g., first floor 1, then floor 2) work. Phased renovations by elements (e.g., first furniture, then lighting) produce worse results and can be more expensive in the long run.

Is the furniture included in these budgets?

Yes. When we say €650/station, it includes an adjustable desk, ergonomic chair, and lamp. The quotes per square meter include everything: construction, installations, fixed and movable furniture, technology, and decoration.

What about our current furniture?

We assess what can be reused (sustainability + savings). Quality pieces are integrated. Functional but not designer furniture can be updated with new upholstery. What's no longer usable, we arrange for donation or recycling.

Do we need to close the office during the construction work?

Not always. It depends on the scale. Works affecting general systems (HVAC, electrical) do require closure. Finishing renovations can be done in sections with a partially operational office. We analyze each case individually.

Do employees participate in the design?

Absolutely. We hold co-creation workshops where the team provides input on needs. We don't "design by committee" (that creates more problems than it solves), but the team's voice informs key decisions.

What happens if we grow more than expected?

That's why we design with flexibility. Fewer fixed workstations, more adaptable spaces. If you grow to 50% instead of the projected 30%, the space adapts. If you grow to 100%, it's time to move (but you'll have succeeded, so it was a worthwhile investment).

How do we actually measure ROI?

We establish KPIs beforehand: turnover, employee NPS, days worked in person (if hybrid), recruitment time, cost per hire, and self-assessed productivity. We measure before the reform and 6-12 months after. The numbers speak for themselves.

Do you only work in Madrid?

Primarily Madrid and surrounding areas (40km), where we can provide high-quality on-site support. Exceptional projects in other cities are possible if it makes sense.

Conclusion: Your office is an investment, not an expense

In 2026, with talent being the scarcest and most valuable asset, your office is:

✅ Your most visible recruitment tool
✅ Your most powerful retention lever
✅ Your daily productivity multiplier
✅ Your corporate culture statement

The numbers are clear:

Typical ROI: 12-24 months
Cumulative return over 5 years: 3-7x the investment
Impact on retention: 25-40% less turnover
Impact on productivity: 20-35% perceived improvement

You don't design an office to make it look pretty. You design it so your business runs better, your team is happier, and your ability to grow isn't limited by your inability to attract talent.

In Madrid, where every tech company, consultancy, agency and startup competes for the same pool of qualified talent, your office can be your competitive advantage.

Or your weak point that others exploit.

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