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Coffee point

Last updated May 29, 2025

A hospitality point where visitors, partners and customers can grab a drink upon entry to the office while they wait in the reception area.

Capacity: Varies
Purpose: Welcome
Target size: Varies

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Design

Description and context

  • Located adjacent to the reception desk and seating area
Coffee station in an office
Floor plan for Coffee point

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.


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)

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 should be coordinated with local operational equipment selections and local code.


Specialty

Branding and signage

Other

  • Provision for access to water in coordination with equipment requirements
  • Please refer to local code for disability access requirements
  • Coordinate provisions for local beverage program
  • Coordinate provisions for local recycling program
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