Workplace design made accessible- th is book is a masterpiece of concise,balanced and coherent advice for users a nd arch itects.

Planning Office Spaces isan inspiring and eminently practical book. A great sou rce for anyone aspi ring to successful office design.

Planning Office Spaces is a practical guideto creating successful work environ ments. With a step-by-step a pproach, it takes the reader from strategic objectives and fu nda mental choices to s pace-by-space design g u ideli nes and practical recommendations for implementation- all explained in layman's terms. Packed with lively examples from all overtheworld, this book is a must read for anyone interested in workplace and oice design.

INTRODUCTION

OBJ ECTIVES

Enhance productivity

Red uce costs

Increaseflexibility

Encourage interaction

Supportcultural change

Stimulate creativity

Attractand retain staff

Express the brand

Reduce environmental impact

CRUCIAL CHOICES

Location

Use

Layout

Appearance

Filing

Sta nda rdization

WORKSPACES

Open office

Team space

Cubicle

Private office

Shared office

Team room

Study booth

Worklounge

Touch down

M EETI NG SPACES

Small meeting room

Large meeting room

Small meeting space

Large meeting space

Brainstorm room

Meetinq point

SUPPORTSPACES

Filing space

Storage space

Print and copy area

Mail area

Pantry a tea

Breakarea

Locker area

Smoking room

Library

Games room

Waiting area

Circulation space

EXAMPLES

Efficient la ndsca pe office

Attractive cellu l a r office

Creative combination office

Vibrantcluboffice

IMPLEMENTATION

Analyze

Communicate

I nvolve

Integ rate

Care and preserve

Be brave

FURTHER INFORMATION

Books and publications

Journalsand magazines

Research centres

Professional institutions

CREDITS

About the authors

Aboutthe reviewers

Photog ra phy credits