A Contemporary Take on Business Centers: Semi-Open Work Nooks

Contemporary Business Center: Semi-Open Work Nook
The traditional business center with three desktop computers is no longer used. Instead, it's replaced by a semi-open work area on one side of the lobby: several independent long tables with comfortable office chairs, each seat having power outlets, a desk lamp, and sufficient desktop space; next to it are two small glass phone booths, soundproof and with closable doors, for those who need video calls. Printing equipment is stored in a wooden cabinet, opened only when needed. This area is semi-separated from the lobby by bookshelves or plants, allowing the low murmur of the lobby to be heard but without disturbance. Natural light comes from the side, avoiding glare on screens. Shot during the day in use, showing the relationship between the long tables, phone booths, and semi-separation simultaneously.
Avoid: setting up a closed business center room, placing desktop computers, exposed printing equipment, using banquet chairs or lobby sofas for seating.

Translated from Chinese by AI.

傳統那種擺著三台桌機的商務中心已經沒人用了。取而代之的是大廳一側的半開放工作區:幾張獨立的長桌配舒適的辦公椅,每個座位有插座、檯燈與足夠的桌面;旁邊有兩間玻璃的小電話亭,吸音、可以關門,給需要視訊的人。列印設備收在一個木櫃裡,需要時才打開。這一區與大廳之間用書架或植栽半分隔,聽得到大廳的低語但不受干擾。自然光從側面來,不在螢幕上造成反光。日間使用中拍攝,長桌、電話亭與半分隔的關係同時可見。避免:設置封閉的商務中心房間、擺放桌上型電腦、列印設備外露、座位使用宴會椅或大廳沙發。