the 7 zones in thriving workplaces
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Why every office needs these 7 zones to have the physical Thrivable conditions in an office space. This is our follow up of our previous presentation, Thriving workplaces, with the descriptions of the types of zones needed. Technology already became user centered. Now is the time right for architects and designers to make office’s human centered. Environments that fit our needs because we consciously design our working spaces and collaborate on our rules of interactionTRANSCRIPT
The 7 zones in thriving workplaces
In order to make people thrive and perform best within their office environment, different work-zones are needed.
Why? State of mind differs per task, per mentality, per personality or group setting.
Technology already became user centered. Now is the time to make our offices human centered. Environments that fit our needs because we consciously design our working spaces and collaborate on our rules of interaction.
Space for 1-2 peoplePrivateFocusTranquilityFor (private) talks(dialogue or phone)
Work zone one: Private Cocoon
Space for 6+ personsSound proofFor meaningful meetingsOptions: no table / standing table / conference table
Work zone two: Meeting space
SilentShared spaceResonant focusNo prying eyesNo phone, no music, no talks
Work zone three: Silent together
Alignment with company cultureTo meet and shareTo feel connected Talking is allowedMusic on
Work zone four: Vibrant working space
Has a stove, oven and sinkTo cook and to eat
To meet and interactSmells of freshly cooked food
Work zone five: Kitchen
Ensured privacyFor power napsIs completely quietHorizontal resting
Work zone six: Energizer space
For energizing or active relaxationFor games like table tennis, foosball, dartsFor drinks
Work zone seven: Playzone