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The best office setup I've ever worked in was a narrow building that had smallish offices (big enough for two people) on the outside (each had a small window) a
by a2tech 12y ago
The best office setup I've ever worked in was a narrow building that had smallish offices (big enough for two people) on the outside (each had a small window) and open meeting space in the middle. Everyone had their own space (like to leave junk on your desk? clean freak? everyone is happy) and if you wanted to hang out or hold an impromptu meeting the common area was literally outside your door. Most of the time people's office doors were wide open so no one was closed off but if you wanted to really focus or take a call or listen to a video or just disconnect for a minute you could shut your door.
- kornakiewicz 12y agoThe best one from my history was a startup (aprox. 15 people at this time) simply in house which was designed as home for 2+3: 2-3 people in a room, normal kitchen, front-yard and even attic for stuff. I don't get why we stuck in cookie-cutter office spaces which leads to everything expect producitivty.
- galfarragem 12y ago+1 My experience as an architect and as an office worker confirm what you say. Somehow a mixed solution is the best. Spaces for small teams (max. 5 people), keep some privacy but also allow communication. Spaces of 15-20m2 are perfect for that, making a small house the best option. "Normal kitchen, front-yard and even attic for stuff" are also a great complement.