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Design
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W ith organizations becom-
ing increasingly more agile,
workplace designs demand
greater flexibility. As both
individuals and groups,
modern employees thrive in autono-
mous settings.Workplaces that support
different preferences for productivity,
socializing and health throughout the
course of a single day nurture a more
resilient workforce, meaning employ-
ees can respond and adapt to rapidly
changing conditions, which are inevi-
table in modern business.
Perhaps the earliest proponents
of autonomous workplaces, technol-
ogy companies continue to demand
designs that support speed, agility and
growth. For example, we recently com-
pleted EvolveVacation Rental’s head-
quarters in Denver, which provides a
combination of open
and enclosed work
spaces with a variety
of seating types inte-
grated throughout.
The design takes
into consideration
the many different
group and individual
needs for ergonom-
ics, acoustics, priva-
cy and collaboration.
Quantitative driv-
ers such as square-
foot-per-person
ratios, conference
space ratios and amenity allocations
often have ruled workplace design. For
EvolveVacation Rentals, both space
allocation metrics and flexibility were
a major concern. Ultimately, the design
increased the facility’s performance, as
well as the autonomy of the workforce.
While the overall sf per person was
reduced, each employee was provided
with more choice of where and how to
work.
We designed an open stair that is
located next to the break room to
encourage employees to easily move
between two floors. In addition, several
collaboration spaces are located adja-
cent to the stairs on both floors.This
provides informal meeting spaces and
a vital connection between all depart-
ments within a single company.
Set over a full and partial floor, the
facility also accommodates the organi-
zation’s rapid growth.When necessary,
the partial floor will be expanded and
easily fit with the layout and design of
the full floor.The layout of benching
stations allows for additional stations
to be added in the future and not look
like an afterthought.
Employee health and well-being is
another factor in building an autono-
mous and resilient workplace. A
healthy workplace can help mitigate
stress, improve well-being and increase
productivity. In Agility Recovery’s new
headquarters in Denver, our design
team incorporated:
•Treadmill desks accessible through-
out,
• Plentiful daylight and outdoor
views,
•Three exterior patio spaces,
• Filtered water at all sinks,
• Height-adjustable desks,
•Vending machine stocked with only
healthy foods, and
• Biophilic design elements.
In addition to integrating specific
wellness elements, creating a sense
of place is equally important for well-
being. Sharing stories that are signifi-
cant to the users of a space – such as
showcasing works in progress, incor-
porating company values or displaying
personal photos of employees – can
help build comradery and foster a
feeling of inclusivity. Culture can be
encouraged or ignored, but it cannot
be forced.The key is understand-
ing the current culture – what unites
employees and drives their curiosity
– cultivates positive experiences and
ultimately well-being.
The relationship between autonomy
and resilience will remain a critical
factor of workplace design.With the
recent rise of co-working spaces and
the gig economy, autonomy is the
future and resilience is key. s
Richard Smith,
LEED AP ID+C
Design director, IA
Interior Architects,
Denver
Frank Ooms Photography
Evolve Vacation Rentals’ headquarters in Denver was designed to accommodate growth. When necessary, the partial floor will be expanded
and easily fit with the layout and design of the full floor.