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Workstation - assigned

Office-assigned associates use these desks as needed throughout the day, but should also be encouraged to utilize the other workspaces in the neighborhood that best fits the task at hand.

Capacity: 1
Purpose: Focus
Target size: 36 sq ft / 3.34 sq m
Release date: 1 September 2025

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Design

Description and context

  • Placed adjacent to windows with access to natural light
  • Placed in employee-facing areas as part of each Neighborhood
  • Organized in linear runs of 4 to 8 desks total
  • Designed as part of a neighborhood
  • Desks are intended for heads down, focused work
Open-plan office with rows of desks and a glass partition
Office cubicles with dark partitions and a colorful accent wall
Bright, collaborative office space with wooden desks and yellow stools
Modern office with angled desks, geometric lighting, and patterned carpet
Floor plan illustration of Workstation - assigned 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 a white noise system.

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

QuantityTypeLocationDescription
4 (IT)Power
  • Primary: Wall connection junction boxes
  • Secondary: Floor cores. All wires, cores, and cables to be concealed within a desk or with a wire management system.
  • Tertiary: Power poles only if building does not allow floor cores or existing raceways cannot be reused
Monitor(s)/Laptop/Dock and others
2 (IT)Data
  • Primary: Wall connection junction boxes
  • Secondary: Floor cores. All wires, cores, and cables to be concealed within a desk or with a wire management system.
  • Tertiary: Power poles only if building does not allow floor cores or existing raceways cannot be reused
Monitor/Laptop/Dock (depending on associate setup) 

NOTE: For furniture power specification please refer to the Furniture and fixtures tab.

NOTE: Only one port should  be patched to a switch port.


Specialty

Branding and signage

  • Use secondary brand palette in office area (avoid red)
  • Include signage indicating space type, use, and etiquette to be at each desk

Other

  • Define additional team storage requirements by user group
  • Centralized Trash receptacles to be incorporated into open workstation area (to accommodate both assigned and mobile)
  • 1 x Trash + 1 x Recycling per 15 people. Please make sure these are incorporated into the test fit.
  • Back to Back Workstation Dimensions: (from desk edge to desk edge) to be 84″ or 2100mm
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