Priscille Biehlmann
In an age when most journalism is both produced and consumed digitally and where many reporters work remotely, what purpose does a physical newsroom still serve? I spoke with media managers at French newspaper Le Monde, news agency AFP, and innovative project Publix to learn what a fit-for-purpose newsroom building looks like. Their newsroom buildings, they told me, influence their editorial processes, provide value for staff, and carry symbolic weight both within their organisations and for the public. Here’s what they think newsrooms are for in 2025.
