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Wellness room

Last updated May 29, 2025

A multi-functional space that may serve as a lactation room, a safety and first-aid room, a place for meditation or prayer, or general respite.

Capacity: 1
Purpose: Recharge
Target size: 100–120 sq ft / 9.2–11.14 sq m

3D illustration of Wellness room space type
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Design

Description and context

  • Private, lockable, reserve-able rooms to support associates who need a place to relax or retreat from the general population for short-term recuperation needs
  • Internal, nondescript location
  • Quiet, comfortable, private space away from the main workplace activities.
  • If a site has multiple wellness rooms, consider assigning one specifically as a lactation room with appropriate access to associates. The need for a lactation room varies globally based on different cultural parental leave policies.
  • Check with local authorities for guidance. Red Hat must comply with local regulations or rules for a wellness setting.
Modern office safety room with first aid kits, chair, and soft lighting.
Quiet office corner with armchair, city view, and a phone on a round table.
Floor plan for Wellness room space type

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.
  • Consider acoustics in the placement of these rooms. Buffer them from main circulation with appropriate sound-proofing.

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.

  • Provide in-room lighting control


Mechanical, electrical and plumbing

QTYTypeLocationDescription
1DataIn wall; adjacent to seatingTo support laptop work depending on room use
2PowerIn wall; adjacent to seatingTo support laptop work depending on room use
2PowerIn wall; at millwork counter heightPower receptacles to coordinate with equipment

Specialty

Branding and signage 

  • Select calming color scheme from the secondary color palette
  • Consider using calm artwork to reinforce the color scheme
  • Include signage about the wellness room function to deter users from “camping out” unnecessarily
     

Other

  • In larger locations with more than one of these rooms, use 2 x furniture settings (couch and chair)
  • Room to have no glass, located off window walls (preferable in core)
  • Include a door lock that indicates if room is occupied
  • 1 x Intercom (to be provided by S+S)
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