The office talks: Sample offices for the activity-based worker | 7 |

The future of the office never looked so bright. The one-size-fits-all era and nine-to-five work environment are finally over. Thoughtful, intentional design is here to stay with health, wellbeing, and collaboration at the helm.

We want to share how we think about the next-gent office. Your first step will be breaking down barriers about what workspaces can be, and with the right tools, opportunities are endless. The second step is to define the function of each workspace. What do your employees need to tackle their tasks? By offering a palette of different workspaces, you create surroundings that align with the task at hand.

Building on the idea of activity-based working, we’ve created 3 sample design applications built on what employees might want to achieve at work. These spaces will inspire workers rather than just act as furniture in the office.

Rest and rejuvenation

This space offers a safe, calm place to rest, recover, and be nourished throughout the day. Whether it is lounging around for 20 minutes with your face in the sun or gathering with a colleague over coffee, these spaces serve the function of “rest and rejuvenation” from more demanding parts of the workday.

• Walrus: Blankets out and feet up, get cozy for a while, and charge those batteries!
• Sol+Luna:?Share a cup of coffee with colleagues on the sofa or enjoy the solo sunbed to forget about the computer screen for a while
• Kosmos: Get super comfortable in this cozy cocoon but only for a quick nap!
• Pantagruel or Gargantua:?The round shape of these tables invites you to share stories, don’t talk about work but for once really get to know your colleagues
• Virus:?This playful table immediately brings a smile to the face and don’t forget about the natural yet vivid colors that boost energy.

Fresh focused work

This space offers privacy, reduced distraction, adequate space, and tools for a focused work session. Whether it’s for an hour of sorting through mails or a two-hour creative sprint, this setting will provide the necessary tools and atmosphere for focused work. And don’t forget to offer a place for fresh and focused work outdoors for maximum concentration.

• AMAi: Get comfortable under the shades, turn on the lights and plug in your computer, you’re all set!
• Marina double desk: This is the perfect office table both indoors and out – with its double tabletop combined with comfortable chairs, you’re set for hours of uninterrupted working.
• Marina picnic + Captain’s Chair: In need of a change from time to time? Switch the bench for a chair when needed and stretch your legs while doing so.
• Pontsūn: With its extra-wide tabletop, you have plenty of space for all your paperwork. Add a Captain’s Chair for comfortable focused seating.
• Anker: Touch down on this triangular table for an intense moment to yourself, the unusual shape will give you a renewed boost of energy.

Create and collaborate

These spaces are perfect for accommodating safe, creative, and productive meetings. Whether it’s a simple catch-up or an intense brainstorming session, this space will foster creativity and teamwork throughout the day. Equip these spaces with whiteboards, monitors, and shared screens to support each shared meeting.

• AMAi: Put your AMAi table in the high position and brainstorm while standing up or seated on a high chair.
• Kosmos: Take off your shoes, leave the office spirit behind and hop in this circle of coziness with a new mindset.
• Virus: This playful table is perfect for tackling a creative task, with its asymmetrical shape and funky colors you’ll be much less restricted than seated at a white rectangular table.
• Bistroo: By looking in the same direction you’re on the same wavelength as your partner, it’s also a good position to explain and collaborate.
• Abachus: Standing up gets the creativity flowing while looking at each other is easier to quickly brainstorm.?

Now that you have your office all set, it’s time to get some work done. Enjoy the fresh air, the sofa, the desk, or even the high-top table to get that creativity flowing. Shoulders relaxed and focused, don’t hesitate to take a stroll to change your workstation!

We still have a lot more to talk about! So, what will we?cover in the following weeks?

• | 1 |?The office talk: intro
• | 2 |?Covid changes in the office
• | 3 |?Bringing nature into the office
• | 4 |?Surrounding the office with nature
• | 5 |?Taking the office into nature
• | 6 |?A space for each task
• | 7 |?Sample offices for the activity-based worker
• | 8 |?Creating an office community
• | 9 |?The office, a part of its community
• | 10 |?Conclusion

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