Workplace design made accessible- th is book is a masterpiece of concise,balanced and coherent advice for users a nd arch itects.
Planning Office Spaces isan inspiring and eminently practical book. A great sou rce for anyone aspi ring to successful office design.

Planning Office Spaces is a practical guideto creating successful work environ ments. With a step-by-step a pproach, it takes the reader from strategic objectives and fu nda mental choices to s pace-by-space design g u ideli nes and practical recommendations for implementation- all explained in layman's terms. Packed with lively examples from all overtheworld, this book is a must read for anyone interested in workplace and oice design.

INTRODUCTION
OBJ ECTIVES
Enhance productivity
Red uce costs
Increaseflexibility
Encourage interaction
Supportcultural change
Stimulate creativity
Attractand retain staff
Express the brand
Reduce environmental impact
CRUCIAL CHOICES
Location
Use
Layout
Appearance
Filing
Sta nda rdization
WORKSPACES
Open office
Team space
Cubicle
Private office
Shared office
Team room
Study booth
Worklounge
Touch down
M EETI NG SPACES
Small meeting room
Large meeting room
Small meeting space
Large meeting space
Brainstorm room
Meetinq point
SUPPORTSPACES
Filing space
Storage space
Print and copy area
Mail area
Pantry a tea
Breakarea
Locker area
Smoking room
Library
Games room
Waiting area
Circulation space
EXAMPLES
Efficient la ndsca pe office
Attractive cellu l a r office
Creative combination office
Vibrantcluboffice
IMPLEMENTATION
Analyze
Communicate
I nvolve
Integ rate
Care and preserve
Be brave
FURTHER INFORMATION
Books and publications
Journalsand magazines
Research centres
Professional institutions
CREDITS
About the authors
Aboutthe reviewers
Photog ra phy credits