Most workplaces were designed for a demographic era that no longer exists. As societies age and careers extend, organizations must rethink how work and care coexist. Porto Dome explores how intergenerational workplace design can support contribution, caregiving, and human connection across the full arc of life.

Architect and Founder Marisa Toldo discusses caregiving, the longevity society, and the future of work in a podcast conversation with Van Vlissingen & Co.

In the longevity society, living longer is no longer the challenge. Living together is.

After caring for her father living with dementia, Marisa Toldo began to see care systems differently. What looked like efficiency often concealed isolation. Nursing homes placed at the margins of cities. Generations separated into different buildings, institutions, and routines.

The problem was not simply medical. It was architectural.

This essay argues that care must be understood as infrastructure a civic system shaped by how we design workplaces, housing, neighborhoods, and community life. When generations share space, visibility, and time, care stops being a private burden and becomes a collective capacity.

Designing the longevity society means designing places where care can circulate.

Care is not a benefits add-on, it is invisible infrastructure. In Episode 107 of Informed Aging, we explore why employers must redesign work around the reality of caregiving to build resilient, future-ready organizations in the longevity society.

As Europe enters its longevity era, the question is no longer whether care belongs in the workplace.
The real question is whether we can afford a future built on the myth of the care-free worker or whether it is time to redesign work for an ageing society, transforming invisible care costs into dignity, resilience, and long-term competitive advantage.

For the first time in history, five generations are working side by side — yet most offices are still designed for a “standard worker” who doesn’t exist. In this blog, architect Marisa Toldo explores how CEOs, HR leaders, and workplace designers can move beyond multigenerational spaces toward intergenerational workplaces that foster connection, improve retention, and build resilience. Discover practical strategies to design offices that age like wine, not like concrete — rich, inclusive, and alive with time.

Did you know that lighting affects both your productivity and well-being? Natural sunlight boosts your mood, while artificial lighting can impact energy levels and sleep. Learn how to create a productivity-friendly workspace by mixing natural light with task lighting, choosing the right brightness and color, and reducing eye strain. Ready to optimize your home office lighting for better health and efficiency? 

Are your video calls missing the mark? Discover essential tips to transform your online presence and boost engagement during virtual meetings! Learn how to set up a clean, quiet environment, optimize your camera angles, and enhance lighting for a professional and polished look. Understand the importance of body language and maintaining a distraction-free background to captivate your audience. Ready to elevate your video conferencing skills? Click here to explore our complete guide!

Transform your home into a productive learning space for kids! Discover 5 essential tips to create an engaging, ergonomic, and distraction-free study area that benefits both children and parents.

Is your home office hurting your productivity? Discover the 8 most common remote work mistakes and learn actionable tips to create a healthier, more effective workspace. Transform your remote work experience today!

Is your home office hurting your productivity? Discover the 8 most common remote work mistakes and learn actionable tips to create a healthier, more effective workspace. Transform your remote work experience today!

Struggling with COVID-19 workplace safety? Discover how offering flexible options—remote work, office returns, or hybrid models—can keep your team productive and secure. Learn why minimizing office presence and coordinating small teams reduces risk while avoiding costly modifications. Ready to build a safer, adaptable workspace that meets your team's needs?

In a world where architecture often focuses on function over feeling, we must reimagine the spaces where our most vulnerable live. 'Healing Through Architecture' is a call to design compassionate environments for the elderly—spaces that do more than meet regulations but nurture the human spirit. Join us as we explore how empathetic design can transform nursing homes from sterile institutions into places of dignity, connection, and true care.