Snøhetta is the largest architecture firm in Scandinavia, and the flagship Snøhetta office uses a design that is meant to keenly incorporate the company's philosophy into the everyday working environment. Rather than offering a lunchroom that is sequestered off from the rest of the office -- or not offering a lunchroom at all -- the Snøhetta office's lunchroom is an integral part of the entire work space. In essence, the lunchroom and the work space are one and the same.
Both Snøhetta's Oslo and New York offices offer this integrated lunchroom design. As soon as one walks into the office, they enter an open concept space that is filled with several dining tables of various lengths. While the tables get use during lunch, they also serve as informal spaces for collaborating with coworkers on various projects, encouraging the architecture employees to be casual and creative.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Integrated-lunchroom-design
- Designing office spaces where the lunchroom is seamlessly integrated with the work area, promoting collaboration and a sense of community.
- Open-concept-office
- Creating office environments with open spaces and flexible furniture arrangements to facilitate dual functionality for work and dining.
- Collaborative-workspaces
- Developing workspaces that encourage informal collaboration and creativity by incorporating dining tables as versatile work surfaces.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Architects can explore innovative office designs combining dining and work space to create more efficient and engaging environments.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can incorporate integrated lunchrooms into office plans to enhance collaboration and employee well-being.
- Office Furniture
- Office furniture manufacturers can develop versatile and adaptable furniture solutions that seamlessly transition between dining and work activities.
