It has never been more important for companies to help employees make strong connections at work, all with just a human-centric touch. With so much attention being given to making spaces feel more livable in this era, it’s vital that these community spaces are given the right treatment to ensure it has that human touch. What features does it take when it comes to designing impactful community spaces?

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Practicality

When it comes to a community space such as a nap pod, it’s more than just a place to take a nap, rather it can be a place to recharge, recuperate and recover. Having a nap pod by simply having a bunk bed alone would not suffice. To leave that human touch, try incorporating practical features such as charging ports, night lights or humidifiers. These little features will allow users to appreciate a nap pod even more as it offers more than just a basic space for taking a nap.

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Fun

A well-thought-out breakout area can breathe excitement into a workplace. With a space like this, it’s a good idea to inject fun and creativity to make employees feel excited about coming into work. A cool way to do this is to incorporate interactive elements such as a giant Scrabble board, for example. Not only does this create an interesting conversational piece but it also allows people to have an entertaining time with one another thus creating a great community bonding space that enhances team cohesion in the process.

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Multipurpose

People most often associate eating with socialising. In a pantry space, it’s no different! Bringing a socially vibrant touch with a multipurpose role can switch this space up for social gatherings during luncheons or daily meal/snack gatherings. Simply add a large table that can reasonably accommodate an big team or have a multipurpose appliance like an espresso machine for people to mingle over a hot cuppa joe.

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Ambience

A simple space can give off a lasting impression with just the right ambience. Take the nursing room for example - instead of having a look that’s clinical and reminiscent of a hospital, try incorporating features such as warm lights, comfy furniture, or natural colours to exude a calming atmosphere to achieve a cosy environment.

In summary, there are various aspects that go into designing an impactful community space. Whether it is adopting practical features or creating the right ambience within particular spaces. Reach out to our team of experts who will walk you through from A to Z about brilliant ways to design impactful community spaces suited to your team and business. For more information on all things design and build, feel free to chat by emailing us at hello@scalable.com.my!