Meeting Spaces for the Post-COVID Workplace
Ideas for how to progressively adapt existing work space design to meet the new health and safety requirements for a post-COVID workplace.
Open Active Collaboration
An adaptable, collaborative space gives teams a place to brainstorm, make work visible and generate new ideas.
Performance: Proximity of digital tools to share content and collaborate with remote participants.
Division: Multi-functional elements provide boundary, biophilic benefits and a writable surface on the opposing side.
Geometry: Mobile furniture can be arranged as needs change for collaboration or physical distancing
Collaboration Pod
An enclosed pod that is easily deployable anywhere in open spaces to create an enclave and has a roof ventilation system for additional air flow.
Performance: Touchless technology allows the room to be booked from personal devices.
Division: The pod provides users separation and privacy from adjacent team members.
Density: Individual seating allows capacity for 2 people with circulation space to enter and exit safely.
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Open Lounge-Bases Collaboration
A relaxed space for people to meet in the open with a sense of privacy and security, as well as the tools needed for effective collaboration.
Performance: Carts provide easy access to PPE and cleaning supplies.
Geometry: The placement of personal amenities such as tables and power encourages proper physical distancing while collaborating.
Division: Furniture with integrated screens creates natural boundaries for the setting.
Division: Moveable whiteboards provide a place to brainstorm as well as control entry to the space.
Open Collaboration
A hackable space with moveable furniture to suit a team’s needs in the moment. Multiple settings allow users to choose where to work based on the task at hand.
Density: Back rests on modular lounge seating indicate where the user should sit.
Division: Screens give users shielding where they need it.
Density: Ample spaces provide proper physical distancing and circulation as well as the ability to move people and furniture within the area.
Division: Storage provides space division and easy access to team tools, PPE and cleaning supplies.
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Steelcase Flex Collection
Coalesse Enea Lotus Stool
Navigating What’s Next
To learn more about design considerations when planning for the now, near and far time horizons, read the Navigating What’s Next: The Post-COVID Workplace guide.