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Makerspace

Last updated June 11, 2025

A dynamic meeting space best utilized for ideation and co-creation.

Capacity: 6–7
Purpose: Connect
Target size: 250 sq ft / 23.2 sq m

3D illustration of Makerspace space type
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Design

Description and context

  • Located in employee-facing areas and shared between 2-3 neighborhoods

  • Adjacent to open office space

  • Away from window elevation only if possible

  • To inspire creativity and bring teams together

  • To be booked hourly or daily by teams

Bright makerspace or collaboration area with a large light-colored oval table, blue and white chairs
Meeting room with a light wood table, mesh-back chairs on casters, a wall-mounted screen, and a large whiteboard
Collaboration space with an oval table, chairs, and a large monitor
Floor plan of Makerspace

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


Acoustics

  • All walls to go to deck with sound attenuation, acoustical ceiling tile ceilings with a minimum sound absorption of .75 and carpet flooring.
  • Consider including acoustical wall panels and a white noise system.

Lighting

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

  • 400-550 lux levels on faces 
  • 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

Quantity TypeLocationDescription
2 (IT)DataBehind display 1  (to MDF/IDF)Display1 LAN + Poly Studio X Series soundbar
2 (IT)DataBehind display 2  (to MDF/IDF)Display 2 LAN + 1 spare
2 (IT)DataBelow table (to MDF/IDF)Poly TC8/10 + 1 spare
3 (IT)DataInstalled between the floor core/box and the display wallHDBT 3.0 signal connecting the Kramer EXT3-C-XR-T (under table) to the Kramer EXT3-POE-XR-R (behind the display), Optional Auxiliary Mic connection + 1 spare
1 (IT)DataRoom entranceOptional for Room Scheduler Panel
4 (IT)PowerBehind display 1Display, Kramer EXT3-POE-XR-R + 2 spares
4 (IT)PowerBehind display 2Display + 3 spares
4 (IT)PowerBelow deskKramer EXT3-C-XR-T + 1 spare
  • For furniture power specification please refer to the Furniture and fixtures tab.
  • Power for AV equipment only - all power circuits in AV rooms should be "always on".  There should not be an ability to turn these circuits off using any normal light switch. Coordinate with GWS to ensure this configuration.
  • Direct run cable installed between the floor core/box and the display wall.
    • HDBT 3.0 signal connecting the Kramer EXT3-C-XR-T (under table) to the Kramer EXT3-POE-XR-R (behind the display), Optional Auxiliary Mic connection + 1 spare

Specialty

Branding and signage

  • Bookable room names: these creatively express Red Hat culture through tone. Business unit to choose naming theme. Workplace Branding to approve it. 

  • Place room names and space reference numbers (if required) so visible on external elevation.

  • Occupancy signage may be required by local fire regulations.

  • Inside each room, include signage language that indicates space type, use, and etiquette.

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