Optimaize has worked with distributed teams, remote developers and flexible work plans from its inception in the year 2000, long before it was common practice. In 2021, after one year of lockdowns and movement restrictions, the Cluj office location was moved to a larger place, with the goal to 1) bring people back to the office, 2) have lots of space for physical distance, 3) provide a great environment for a work-play balance. While working-from-home has its advantages, and can work great for experienced team members, there are also clear benefits of coming together physically.