8 9 1 7 3 2 EXPLORE BY ZONE OVERVIEW 6 4 5 7 Floor Plan Design Considerations 1 Shared but separated open-plan space division 4 Relaxing break-out space to prompt human connection 2 Area with reduced density enables together but apart collaboration 3 Movable space division allows for quick adaptation 5 Panel-based desking to minimise face-to-face orientation 6 Furniture with visual and acoustic features allows for time to reflect 7 Multifunctional meeting rooms with video conferencing enable online collaboration 8 Agile large meeting room with opportunities for simple reconfiguration 9 Relaxed space that offers an opportunity for informal get togethers but still maintains social distance Health and wellbeing Feeling safe at work is fundamental. People need to be safe in order to feel safe. Returning safely to work requires a variety of choice and flexibility in the office. It is about empowering choice – not prescribing. Allowing people to find out what works for them. Creating adaptable spaces means the space itself and its contents must evolve as people drift in and out during work hours. Accommodating different needs, feelings, and work styles is essential. Reducing density is vital as is a common-sense approach to frequent cleaning, smaller meetings and the ability to work from home. All these actions help to prevent the transmission of disease. Space Division Defining areas to collaborate, catch up or work alone. Using screens, panels, or alternative division, such as biophilia, to create barriers can transform any open-plan office space into agile workstations which adhere to social distancing regulations. By dividing space, you provide acoustic and visual privacy and make your open-plan space more purposeful. Zone Reconfiguration Making quick changes to the layout of the room enables adaptability and full utilisation of a given space. Rearranging and reorientation of workstations will play a big part in the success of the space and its ability to support meaningful work. As social distancing rules change and the user needs develop, the physical spaces must adapt. The ability to change and reconfigure to suit the activity needs to be made as simple as possible. The principles of activity-based working are still relevant and effective, but only if the spaces lend themselves to reconfiguration. A Happy and Healthy Return to Work | Edition 2.0 | 4
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