Breakout areas

Breakout areas are spaces without a particular prearranged purpose that serve randomly occurring needs. For example, a group of people can “break out” into that space after a meeting for a quick brainstorming session regarding a related assignment as an alternative of flocking around one of their desks. They can also be used for preparations during breaks between meetings, or as a place to hide away and think about important work problems in silence. Finally, they can be spaces for employees to relax and have a break from their computer screen.

Breakout area design should include different types of seating, including tables and chairs for meetings or having lunch, as well as soft furnishings like bean bag chairs or sofas for relaxing. Office breakout areas may be separate rooms, or a part of an open-plan office layout. Lighting can help separate the breakout area from other workspaces, with more relaxed, softer light in the casual portion or brighter, cooler light in the parts used for focused office work or brainstorming meetings. Breakout areas should be accessible and easily adaptable, so efficient, user-friendly lighting controls are an excellent way to tailor them to arising needs.

 

 

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