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CASE STUDY

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A good, modern workplace is a space in which

everyone feels valued and comfortable. The value is

in the happiness of each individual employee is as

important as the goals of the company. The result

should be a form of partnership: both the company

and the employee benefit from the relationship and

their needs are treated equally.

PRODUCTIVITY

WELLNESS

FLEXIBILITY

Modern work spaces encourage not only interaction

within small teams, but between people who otherwise

might never have a chance to connect. When workers are

physically and mentally healthy, absenteeism is reduced.

Features that improve emotional comfort and wellbeing are the

strategies that are really attracting employees and enabling them

to be productive and creative. Including green spaces, letting in

natural light, and providing inspiring views are office design

strategies that are making a big impact.

Allowing general work arrangements

or flexible working hours can be a way to ensure

your employees' are stress-free. When an employee

is enjoying a flexible work schedule, they're more

likely to find job satisfaction and a greater work/life

balance.

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WHY?

WHY?

WHY?

PANDORA MEDIA INC.Location: New York, NY

Architects: ABA Studio

Year: 2014

Area: 40,000-square foot

PRODUCTIVITY 1

Colors like blue, purple and green

are said to induce feelings of calm

and serenity. Some studies state

that people are more productive in

blue rooms.

COLOR USE:

30%

30%

40%

PRIVATE SEMI PRIVATE PUBLIC

Workstations

Offices

Conference rooms

Video Portals

Raised Wood Platform

Workout Room

Yoga

Pandora Soundstage

AREAS:

PUBLIK OFFICELocation: Saigon, Vietnam

Architects: Sainuki Daisuke Architects

Year: 2018

Area: 10176.201msquare feet

PRODUCTIVITY 1

The lounge areas are also a great place to increase productivity through collaboration.

Private workspace allows employees to take an important call or is a place to be focus.

This office space includes an IT Room which is also beneficial for productivity as it will increase efficiency within the workplace.

PRIVATE

SEMI

PUBLIC

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10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

PRIVATE SEMI PUBLIC

PRIVATEPUBLIC SEMI

WELLNESS2 PANDORA MEDIA INC.COLOR USE:

Green gives eyes some rest

and helps reduce anxiety.

This is especially helpful

where lighting is not at an

optimal level, or employees

spend the day staring at

computer screens.

PANDORA SOUNDSTAGE:An intimate amphitheater-

style gathering space able

to accommodate up to 65

people for meetings or

music performances.

YOGA: Both spiritual and

physical, Yoga uses breathing

techniques, exercise and

meditation. It helps to improve

health and happiness.

WORKOUT ROOM: Studies

suggest that regular exercise

can even make us perform

better at work by increasing

our productivity and helping

us make better decisions.

WELLNESS2

50%50%

WELLNESS PRODUCTIVITY

USE OF LIGHTING:

The space consist of both natural and

artificial lighting. The use of large

windows and glass throughout the space

allow the user to connect with nature

outside.

USE OF COLOR:

The color palette used consist of cool hues such as navy blue and

green which create a sense of calmness within the space allowing

for more focus and thorough thought.

USE OF MATERIALS:

The materials used throughout this project contribute to wellness

because they create a restorative environment. Concrete, wood, and

greenery are all natural elements that contribute to biophilia within a

workplace.

PANDORA MEDIA INC.

These offices invite

multiple paths of

movement around them,

creating an environment

of tight and loose spaces

that are shaped to

encourage casual

interaction.

On both sides of the floors there are the open desk areas, each

identified by a different color and used by feature glass volumes

that provide private meeting spaces and small phone booths for

a break from the movement of the open areas.

COLLABORATION:

PRIVACY:

FLEXIBILITY3

USE OF FURNITURE:

This office uses a number of flexible

furniture arrangements such as

studio work spaces, private conference

rooms, lounge areas for

collaborative projects and bench seating

at different locations for a place to sit

and refocus. These spaces allow for user

control amd create a sense of comfort

and privacy-when needed. SEMI-PUBLIC WORKSPACES

PRIVATE WORKSPACES

LOUNGE/RECREATIONAL SPACES

PUBLIK OFFICE

DESIGN

GUIDELINES

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CONCLUSION5

PANDORA

30%

30%

40%

PRIVATE SEMI PRIVATE PUBLIC

PRIVATE20%

SEMI30%

PUBLIC50%

PRIVATE SEMI PUBLIC

50%50%

WELLNESS PRODUCTIVITY

Although these two workplaces have distinct design intents, the underlying design is similar which is a modern environment that emphasizes on productivity, wellness, and flexibility for the employees. The accommodations for work spaces ranges from private individual spaces such as phonebooths and conference rooms to collaborative workspaces where the employees can engage with others to assure the individuals are working in their preferred setting. Creating an innovative design where the users feel physically and psychologically healthy brings the utmost outcomes from the employees.

• Design a space where productivity is enhanced by forcing

interaction through distance from each area promoting collaboration

and letting the consumer have user control.

• Design a space where wellness is incorporated through natural

elements including materials, plant life, and even physical activities.

• Design a space where flexibility is accommodating for the users.

Must have public, semi public, and private areas. Ergonomic

furniture and noise regulation is a must.