2. ATrend Towards Collaboration
โข Companies are choosing a more open
workspace
โข Individual work space has decreased
over the past few decades
(International Facility ManagementAssociation)
90 ftยฒ ๏ฐ 75 ftยฒ
3. โข Office cubicles have had to adapt to a
more collaborative workplace culture
"Do you care about your company culture? If you do, then
the office matters." -Jason Freedman, founder of 42Floors
4. What makes a collaborative work environment?
โข Team members often work together and share ideas
โข Meeting rooms are equipped with collaboration
technology (like Workware)
โข Small โbreakout areasโ are incorporated into the
office cubicle layout
โข Employees have social spaces to build relationships
and camaraderie
โข Layout and furniture is flexible and able to adapt to
change
5. โข Projection boards are moveable and can be wheeled
into different spaces
โข Workstations are facing one another
6. โข Interactive virtual workspaces, like Haworth's Bluescape,
allow employees to easily collaborate and share
information
7. The Office Cubicle of the Past
โข Layout neglected space for meeting areas throughout
โข High paneled walls
โข Stock/factory desks and
chairs
โข Desking designed for
computer tower and bulky
monitor
โข Standard low-back seating
with little attention to
ergonomics
8. The New and Improved Office Cubicle
Low panel walls
or
Glass walls
creates a more open environment
17. Curved furniture and layout
Curves, rather than sharp edges, are linked to
positive emotions and enhanced creativity (source)
Featured: V Series/Unigroup Too by Haworth
18. โข Lots of windows
for natural light
โข High ceilings
โข Glass office walls
Allow for plenty of light and open space
19. Beyond the Cubicle
Breakout areas for team brainstorming and
informal meetings
Featured: Workware/ToDo by Haworth
21. Featured: Haworth Windowseat
Private areas
โข Phone booths for personal calls, with sound-
proofing material
โข Hooded chairs
for quiet, personal
time
23. For more office design ideas, visit
www.facilitec-inc.com
And to learn how you can design a collaborative office
environment, download our free white paper.