In our latest installment on the distribution of office spaces, we have added a typology that is more than complete for work areas and social and recreational areas: the spaces that provide services to workers, either out of urgent need, such as bathrooms and reception, or optionally, like the rest (nurseries, box office and area for bicycles).

Westwing offices in Barcelona by Limobel

Reception and waiting area

Indispensable in any type of office, the reception is the letter of introduction of a company and the first emotional impact that the visitor or client receives. Hence its importance. It is normally made up of a counter  and a waiting room for visitors. On many occasions, this waiting room acts as a Conference room, or several seating areas are placed around the entrance where the meetings are organized. It is also important to take into account that the reception marks the decorative line that will be established in the rest of the spaces: the materials, the color range and the design of the furniture they must, from that first moment, guide the image of the whole group. 

Bathrooms and toilets

Bathrooms and toilets in offices must be foreseen, as is logical, in any interior design project, be it residential, work, contract or administrative. Although in the past these spaces were secondary and their standard design and without any decorative vocation, nowadays it is more frequent that they are given the attention and care they deserve. And the bathroom is a relatively new space in the interior design. Until the beginning of the XNUMXth century, the sanitary zones, formerly banished and generally located as external appendages, did not begin to be integrated within the dependencies, as the aqueduct and sewerage systems in the cities were improved. Thus, in the mid-XNUMXth century, most houses and buildings had bathrooms, although the process of decor of them took a few more decades.

Currently, the bathroom concept that we have is a thousand times more demanding than that of 50 or 70 years ago, and we hope that they are hygienic, functional spaces and, if possible, with a clear decorative intention. This happens not only in trendy restaurants, where the bathrooms are quite a spectacle. Also in the new modern offices They are, because it is conceived as one more space, which must be consistent with the rest of the interior design project.

Day care centers

As women have been integrated into the world of work, concepts such as that of “conciliation”, “labor flexibility”, etc Also the mentality about the responsibility of the children has unloaded something the weight in the motherhood and now it is shared with the fatherhood. This situation has led to the inclusion of nursery spaces in the offices so that both fathers and mothers can leave their children there during the working day. Some companies offer it for free and others outsource this service to specialized companies for which you have to pay a pre-established amount. The and advantages are clearly huge, both for businesses and workers: moms and dads save money and time on commutes, and most importantly, they can see your children in their breaks. For their part, companies offer a service highly appreciated by their workers, which results in their peace of mind, productivity and affection towards the company. Everyone wins, especially children.

Lockers and wardrobes

Some companies develop a specific type of work that requires installing box office for your employees, customers or users. For example, in sports centers, laboratories, workshops or any other type of activity that requires your employees to wear work clothes or uniforms. Limobel Inwo factory different types of box office that adjust to the needs of each company. The metal lockers They are made of cold-rolled sheet steel, with multiple varieties of sizes and colors. Due to its high resistance and durability, this option is perfect for humid spaces. They are also made in melanin and water-repellent chipboard, with numerous customization possibilities. Finally, the phenolic locker, Made of extremely resistant phenolic compact, it has a wide variety of finishes and its “L” design make it a good option in humid spaces. As a complement, we also manufacture a booth with metallic structure and slats in phenolic or natural wood, depending on the needs.

Parking for bicycles

Bicycles have become an increasingly popular mode of transportation among workers who advocate for a less invasive and more ecological vehicle. In fact, many companies encourage the use of bicycles among their workers, giving incentives and facilities. It is like the bike racks They have spread in modern and sustainable companies, whose philosophy goes beyond the workspace and reaches the habits and customs of its workers.

And it is that the design of modern office spaces must respond to the needs of a society in constant transformation, that demands, more and more urgently, a change of mentality to assume that the work activity you must respond to your time and engage with your environment.

Photos: Limoel Inwo and OfficeSnapShots