Intergenerational Workplace Design & Human-Centered Spaces
I am Marisa Toldo, architect, innovator, and founder of Porto Dome. I create intergenerational workplaces and spaces where children, elders, and employees thrive together.
At the core of my work are workplaces — because this is where care and productivity collide most urgently. But the same design principles also apply to schools, cultural centers, and community hubs. Whether you lead a company, a city, or a design practice, I help you turn environments into ecosystems of connection, dignity, and innovation.
Here’s how we can collaborate:
Speaking Engagements – Stories That Spark Change
I deliver keynotes and workshops that inspire leaders to rethink the future of work and care. Drawing on 25+ years of international architectural practice and my personal caregiving story, I share how intergenerational workplace design can solve today’s hidden workforce crisis.
Audiences leave energized and equipped to lead change in their own organizations and communities.
Strategic Consulting – Designing Intergenerational Workplaces
I advise companies, architects, and public institutions on how to embed childcare and eldercare directly into workplaces and community environments.
My consulting blends architectural design intelligence with strategic insight:
Spatial Concepts: Designing workplaces that integrate kindergartens, day-care, and elder hubs.
Flow & Function: Planning layouts where parents can move easily between work and caregiving.
Design Language: Creating safe, inspiring, and dignified environments through light, materials, and acoustics.
Community Impact: Positioning workplaces as anchors for well-being and intergenerational connection.
Retainer Partnerships – Building Legacy Through Care
For organizations ready to commit to systemic change, I offer long-term partnerships. Together, we design and scale intergenerational workplace models that become lasting examples of innovation and inclusion.
From pilot projects to stakeholder management, I walk with you at every step, ensuring that care is not a benefit on the margins but a principle embedded in your culture, infrastructure, and legacy.
Why Intergenerational Spaces?
73% of employees are caregivers — companies lose billions each year from absenteeism and burnout.
74% of workers would return to the office if care was available on-site.
ESG & DEI Goals: Integrated care models directly support inclusion, gender equity, and sustainability.
Intergenerational design is not only about people — it’s about future-proofing organizations, strengthening communities, and shaping a new model of work.