Due to its complexity, the project consists of three parts:
1. Defining the Holistic Workplace
2. Activity based interior design
3. Optmization of architectural planning
Each segment would build upon the previous one to create a holistic strategy for the company's New Work Initiative. The deliverable of each segment was a through documentation meant to aid future project mangers, globally tasked with creating and implementing a contemporary workplaces in both existing and new [confidential client] offices.
1. Defining the Holistic Workplace
The future of work means combining the best of different collaboration models in a needs-oriented way. The Holistic Workplace Strategy sees itself as a flexible toolkit that considers the diversity of the company. It is the [confidential client’s] primary workplace strategy and office space concept. Holistic Workplace provides suggestions and guidelines on how to achieve larger transformational goals in practice.
Holistic workplace enables:
- -More variety in work spaces.
- -Greater spatial flexibility: dynamic spatial scenarios and consistent usage across site.
- -3 main Areas of activity are created: Focus, Recharge und Collaborate
- -Expansion of space offerings for virtual collaboration and hybrid meetings.
- -Mobile work and a greater percentage of collaborative workspace enable an efficient desk sharing ratio.
Focus, Collaborate and Recharge
Holistic Workplace is based on the concept of "activity-based working". This concept offers employees three different areas. The result is a diverse range of spaces in which employees can freely choose where they want to work, depending on the task at hand. All areas are shared. Even desks are no longer personally assigned, and are reduced in number according to needs. The Holistic Workplace Strategy enables flexible and location-independent working.
2.Activity-Based interior Design
To meet the changing needs of employees throughout the day, 34 room modules of varying sizes and functionality were developed. They are intended as a guide for planning and future furnishings. The options also represent the dynamic and ever-changing work requirements to which the environment must adapt.
The room module catalog forms the basis for the real estate projects. Not every room module has to be used in every project. Depending on the location, project- specific adaptations may be necessary.
NEEDS-ORIENTED
The space offered is tailored to the needs of the respective users and their working methods. Employees can actively participate in the planning and design of their working environment. This includes a room where parents can bring their children to work when childcare is not available.
Spatial Diversity
Different areas for teamwork, concentrated and creative work, meetings and recreation. The rooms are designed differently: from corporate to casual. From functional to flashy.
HOMEZONE
Departments or projects have a place where their work is concentrated and a meeting point where work status becomes visible. Here the employee has his/her locker, meets direct colleagues and team members, and is welcomed every day.
Furniture Catalog
An overview and description of all available furniture for each of the modules was created. This assists project managers to quickly and easily find and order the furniture they need when leading a fit-out.
3. Optimising Architectural Planning
A hypothetical "test" building was designed to help with proof-of-concept. It is a standardised rectangular office building with a courtyard, and has been optimised in terms of area, costs and space program.
Desk Sharing Factor Feasibility
A desk sharing factor of 1:1.8 can be achieved with mobile working hours of about two days per week. Employees always have sufficient work options at their disposal.
Feasibility studies were done for the units in the building in order to show how the space and furnishings would change based on desk-sharing requirements.
