If a task calls for complete concentration, nearby quiet
spaces—called Havens—are available. These zones
are optimized for individual use, and include our library,
with sof lighting and generous work surfaces, and
adjacent phone booths and small studios that ofer
greater privacy.
With a variety of places to work and many
opportunities to connect with others, the Plaza
has become a people magnet and an incubator
for new ideas.
In our marketing area, we’ve increased the number
of people from 50 to 126 without increasing the
size of the space. The space is designed to be a
Hive Setting, which leverages proximity as a means
to drive work forward.
In one part of the Hive, a pair of long benches allows
team members to discuss and develop ideas, and
ofers everyone an opportunity to work with a diferent
mix of people each day. Tackable wall surfaces
encourage the group to share the creative process
with each other and with the organization at large.
The team resides near other departments with which
they frequently engage. This thoughtful placement
facilitates communication and eases the workflow.
All of these improvements have led to increased
activity and engagement. Most days, all of the seats
at the community benches are occupied, as employees
are drawn into the ofce for the beneft of co-creation
with colleagues. With so many people working closely
and sharing ideas, the problem-solving process is
happening faster and with more inspiring results.
As you can see, we’ve taken a diferent approach to
how we manage our work, the tools and technologies
that enable it, and the places where we come together
to do it. Employing our research and experience with
customers, we’ve designed a place where our people
can realize their full potential, and where visitors will
get a sense for how a Living Ofce could improve their
own experience of work.
In the Hive, people can easily
gather for quick conversations
about projects.
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