Practical examples for Workcafé & Co.

Work has moved away from traditional office-centric models towards a fluid integration of various environments, including third places such as cafés, pubs, and bookstores, which have come to shape employees‘ expectations on their offices. Hybrid Commons, particularly Workcafés, are a new type of office space that addresses these changing needs and they are rapidly gaining traction.

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The 4 archetypes of workcafés

1. Hub

The meeting place for lively collaboration

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2. Club

The elegant lounge for informal meetings

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3. Library

The quiet space for focussed productivity

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4. Garden

The natural retreat for relaxation and creativity

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1. Workcafé – Hub

Hubs can accommodate all work modalities. They are designed for community interactions, with the bar counter as the focal point. The space layout highly favours socialisation and connection. There are dedicated spaces for public events and community activities. This type of Workcafé is a vibrant and unconventional mix-and-match.

Furniture and equipment
Prevalent: bench tables with chairs and stools, round tables with chairs, high tables and high coffee tables with stools
Secondary: sofas and armchairs, free-standing bookcases.

There are three composition sizes:
Small: ~35 m²
Medium: ~50 m²
Large: ~80 m²

Time of use: Permanent

People: Community, Teams, Team, Solo

Privacy: Public, Semipublic, Semiprivate

Working modes: All the 4Cs, particularly Informal Solo, Informal Working, Teamworking, Socialising, Crossroads, Presentation, Relax

There are three composition sizes:
Small: ~35 m²
Medium: ~50 m²
Large: ~80 m²

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There are three composition sizes:
Small: ~35 m²
Medium: ~50 m²
Large: ~80 m²

2. Workcafé – Club

Clubs can accommodate all work modalities. They are designed to ensure privacy and the possibility of isolating or finding an intimate spot in a shared space. They are comprised of many different furniture types arranged in both formal and informal work configurations. The bar counter is visible but not central. This type of Workcafé is elegant and resembles a business lounge.

Furniture and equipment
Prevalent: sofas and armchairs, coffee tables and freestanding bookcases.
Secondary: dining tables and soft seating with armrests

There are three composition sizes:
Small: ~35 m²
Medium: ~50 m²
Large: ~80 m²

Time of use: Permanent

People: Team, Solo

Privacy: Semipublic, Semiprivate, Private

Working modes: All the 4Cs, particularly Informal Solo, Informal Working, Teamworking, Socialising, Crossroads, Discretion, Confidential, Relax

Furniture and equipment
Prevalent: sofas and armchairs, coffee tables and freestanding bookcases.
Secondary: dining tables and soft seating with armrests

There are three composition sizes:
Small: ~35 m²
Medium: ~50 m²
Large: ~80 m²

Furniture and equipment
Prevalent: sofas and armchairs, coffee tables and freestanding bookcases.
Secondary: dining tables and soft seating with armrests

There are three composition sizes:
Small: ~35 m²
Medium: ~50 m²
Large: ~80 m²

3. Workcafé – Library

Libraries can accommodate all work modalities. They are designed to favour concentrated work, with little interaction.They feature a highly regular layout, often with parallel or linear space organisations. Libraries resemble the quiet and calm settings of some street cafés.

Furniture and equipment
Prevalent: square or round tables with chairs, library tables with chairs. Secondary: sofas, armchairs, coffee tables, movable free-standing bookcases

There are three composition sizes:
Small: ~35 m²
Medium: ~50 m²
Large: ~80 m²

Time of use: Permanent

People: Team, Small Groups, Solo

Privacy: Semiprivate, Private

Working modes: All the 4Cs, particularly Focus, Informal Solo, Informal Working, Discretion, Confidential, Relax, Crossroads

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Furniture and equipment
Prevalent: square or round tables with chairs, library tables with chairs. Secondary: sofas, armchairs, coffee tables, movable free-standing bookcases

There are three composition sizes:
Small: ~35 m²
Medium: ~50 m²
Large: ~80 m²

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Furniture and equipment
Prevalent: square or round tables with chairs, library tables with chairs. Secondary: sofas, armchairs, coffee tables, movable free-standing bookcases

There are three composition sizes:
Small: ~35 m²
Medium: ~50 m²
Large: ~80 m²

4. Workcafé – Garden

Gardens can accommodate all work modalities. They are retreat spaces inspired by biophilic principles, offering a variety of work configurations suited to different needs. This type of Workcafé features an organic layout, thoughtfully designed as a landscape that encourages exploration.

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Furniture and equipment
Prevalent: plants and green walls, outdoor tables with armchairs and outdoor sofas.
Secondary: movable green screens

There are three composition sizes:
Small: ~35 m²
Medium: ~50 m²
Large: ~80 m²

Time of use: Permanent

People: Team, Small Groups, Solo

Privacy: Semipublic, Semiprivate, Private

Working modes: All the 4Cs, particularly Focus, Informal Solo, Relax, Informal Working, Discretion, Confidential, Crossroads, Socialising