A technical reference guide on workplace design and space planning. It covers workstation dimensions, floor area calculations, meeting room sizes, and types of workspaces such as individual, collaborative, and flexible layouts. The document also addresses furniture ergonomics, utility cable management, lighting, acoustics, and includes an appendix. It is intended for architects, interior…
This document is a technical reference guide on workplace design and space planning. It is intended for architects, interior designers, facility managers, and professionals involved in planning office or learning environments.
The first section covers Planning and Layout, including desk and workstation sizes with dimensions for comfortable and functional workspaces. It specifies floor area per person and net internal area per workstation, accounting for circulation but excluding major shared facilities.
A workstation planning diagram shows a single workstation in plan view, with the desk footprint, chair zone, and a share of the circulation route determining the area per person. Meeting room sizes are given based on approximately 2 square meters per meeting seat including circulation.
The document then describes three types of workspaces: individual workspace for independent work and assessment, collaborative workspace for face-to-face interaction and problem solving, and flexible workspace that adapts to different learning activities.
Further sections address Furniture and Ergonomics, Utility Cable Management, Lighting, Acoustics, and an Appendix. The document provides practical guidelines for creating efficient and comfortable work environments.