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 interaction

1. The 7 zones in thriving workplaces

2. In order to make people thrive and perform best within their office environment,
different work-zones are needed.

3. 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.

4. Work zone one: Private Cocoon
Space for 1-2 people
Private
Focus
Tranquility
For (private) talks
(dialogue or phone)

5. Work zone two: Meeting space
Space for 6+ persons
Sound proof
For meaningful meetings
Options: no table / standing table / conference table

6. Work zone three: Silent together
Silent
Shared space
Resonant focus
No prying eyes
No phone, no music, no talks

7. Work zone four: Vibrant working space
Alignment with company culture
To meet and share
To feel connected
Talking is allowed
Music on

8. Work zone five: Kitchen
Has a stove, oven and sink
To cook and to eat
To meet and interact
Smells of freshly cooked food

9. Work zone six: Energizer space
Ensured privacy
For power naps
Is completely quiet
Horizontal resting

10. Work zone seven: Playzone
For energizing or active relaxation
For games like table tennis, foosball, darts
For drinks