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Workplace Collaborative Space Layout Typology and Occupant Perception of Collaboration Environment

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Relationship Between Workplace Spatial Settings and Occupant-Perceived Support for Collaboration

- Emphasis of having employees at all levels engage with each other
- Impressions on new hires
- Clients and customers will see these spaces
- Opportunity to host events
- Important beyond work hours

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- Employees put high emphasis on office layout and design
- Having a dedicated meeting space is important
- Some employees value community in design of office
- Design has impact on corporate culture

On-site Aesthetics and Office Layout

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Why Aesthetics and Office Layout Are So Important When Designing a Modern Office

- Benefits to both employees and company culture
- Affects employee satisfaction, employee productivity, increases employee retention
-  Increased collaboration
- good first impression
- Less distraction, more motivation, opportunities, optimization of tech

Benefits of Optimized Office Design

- Best layouts have balance
- Combo of open space and seclusiveness for private conversations

Open Spaces

- Should not take away from good workplace design
- Tech should be accessible but not distract 
- Enhancing work, making small tasks easier but maintaining employee work instead of complete automation

Tech Needs

Meeting/ Collaboration Spaces

- Office more attractive to employees by adding amenities
- Break rooms to socialize and relax
- Positive employee culture
- Makes them feel at home and comfortable
- Displaying photos, information about after-work events

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