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“When Worlds Collide – Spots for Collaboration in the Modern Office” Jon Penndorf R ecently, a lot of talk has centered on the positives and nega- tives of the open office en- vironment. Proponents note how an open office plays well into the reduction of an individual’s “work zone” without sacrificing aesthet- ics – making downsizing less of a downer. Critics cite the lack of privacy and acoustics as reasons to preserve walls. What few in either camp focus on is the diversity of spaces that often accompany an open office environment. Less personal space in an of- fice may allow for more com- munal space and, therefore, more options on where one gets work done. These spaces – sometimes called collaborative spac- es, collision spaces, or “we” spaces – allow for greater versatility in accommodating work styles and tasks. They also provide places to spark creativity and dialogue. Collision spaces in offices
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are not a new concept. Ever since staff gathered around the proverbial water cooler, we have recognized the need for interaction away from a personal desk. Formal interaction occurs in confer- ence rooms, but it’s usually too structured to allow for creative dialogue to occur spontaneously. These col- laborative spaces create an area for conversation to flow freely and comfortably. It’s human nature to socialize and seek out these places for more informal interactions with co-workers. Where should collisions happen? In the past 20 years, we’ve seen a surge in recog- nizing “third places,” such
continued on page 3A Many workspaces have at- tempted to bring in the “third place” environment to pro- vide employees with a choice in how, and where, they get work done. The break room of 20 years ago has evolved into the pantry or café. This space is typically centrally located, offers exposure to daylight, has seating options with mul- as coffee shops and libraries, where people go to get work done. These locations usually include some level of toler- ated background noise and visual distractions (that are easy on the eyes), as well as the chance to interact with others – whether planned or not.
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