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Cafeteria

Last updated June 26, 2025

A place for employees to eat and drink, work, socialize, and share ideas.

Capacity: Varies
Purpose: Recharge
Target size: Varies

3D illustration of Cafeteria space type
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Design

Description and context

  • Access to natural light
  • Located off main circulation area and buffered from workstations
  • Design pantry cabinetry for organizational functionality and a clean, uncluttered appearance

Design guidelines and standards

The items listed below are integrated into the architecture of the space. This information complements additional details listed on both the Workplace technology and Furniture and fixtures tabs.


Finishes

  • Warm and welcoming, with an informal, casual aesthetic

  • Include patterns where possible

  • No textured floors to be used


Acoustics

Acoustic requirements to be coordinated on a project-by-project basis.


Lighting

To achieve desired lighting lux levels and color temperature, please follow these guidelines: 

  • 500 minimum lux levels
  • 3000-4000K recommended CCT Values (Color Correlated Temperature)
  • In spaces with videoconferencing, use indirect, diffused, and evenly distributed lighting. Room lighting should be completely even across the field of view of the camera.

NOTE: The illuminance of lamps affects the color appearance and should be taken into consideration when planning CCT Values.


Mechanical, electrical and plumbing

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing requirements to be coordinated on a project-by-project basis.

QTYTypeLocationDescription
4PowerBehind displayFor digital signage
3DataBehind displayFor digital signage

Specialty

Branding and signage

  • Use color scheme from secondary and/or tertiary brand palette unless in external customer-facing area. In customer-facing areas use the primary brand palette.
  • Showcase stories and artifacts of our connection to local communities, internal clubs, and rituals.
  • See global use permanent signage guidelines for trash and recycling signage
  • Use graphics and icons to indicate different areas of dine, work, and play to facilitate wayfinding

Other

  • Separate enclosed kitchen area; coordinate specifics with on-site vendor and local staff
  • Please refer to local code for disability access requirements
  • Coordinate provisions for local snack and beverage program
  • Coordinate provisions for local recycling program
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