Traditional Office Layout

A traditional office layout is made up of individual offices that are “built-in” meaning that they
are permanent or semi-permanent. This style of office layout will include a combination of
enclosed offices and meeting spaces with a more open reception area for receiving customers.
Cubicle Office Layout A cubicle office layout is a type of open office plan where the workspaces
are created using partition walls on 3 sides to form a box or “cubicle”. This style of workspace is
more space and cost efficient compared to built-in offices. It is typically used in combination
with built-in meeting rooms and private offices for senior staff

Low Partition Office Layout

A low partition office is the more modern version of the cubicle office, where the height of the
partition walls around the workspaces is lower to allow for more light and interaction between
workers. Like a cubicle office layout, it may include built-in meeting rooms and offices if more
privacy is required.
Team-Based Office Layout

A team-based office layout is a newer type of layout where workers are grouped by team. The
size and space allocated to each team vary depending on the type of work that needs to get done.
A team workspace will often include individual workstations and a collaboration space. This
reduces the need for meeting rooms.
Open-Plan Office Layout

An open-plan office does away with partition walls altogether. Instead, work areas are created
and defined using furniture. Desks may be lined up side by side to create “banks” or they may be
replaced with multi-person work tables called “benches”. Tables and lounge seating are used to
create informal meeting and collaboration areas. The appeal of this type of office is that it is very
flexible and can expand, contract and be reconfigured easily.

Hybrid Office Layout

The hybrid office is one of the newest office types. It combines elements of all the above office
styles based on the needs of your company. Think of creating your office layout as if you had a
menu, from which to pick and choose different “environments” based on the needs of your
company. Innovative new office systems are making this more possible and easier than ever.
Co-Working Office Layout

Co-Working offices are one of the great workplace innovations of this century. They allow you
access to all the aspects of a modern office without you having to create it yourself. Instead, you
pay a monthly fee to become a member. Just sign in and find a workstation or spot in the lounge.
Like a hybrid office, a co-work office layout will offer a range of workspaces from open lounge
areas to private offices and meeting rooms.

Home Office Layout

Home offices are more popular than ever as flex-time and work from home programs have made
it possible. The layout of your home office requires careful consideration as well to make it an
efficient and productive place for you to get your work done.

The Artist Loft

Long galley desks, white boards, and pops of colour. Creative, highly visual work. In the Artist
Loft, creators can design alongside each other. White boards lining the office’s perimeter
encourage the free flow of ideas; even if people aren’t working on the same projects, they can
find inspiration in each other’s sk
The Innovation Lab

Inspiration boards, idea banks, and lots of casual meeting spaces. Offices where colleagues push
each other to dream up the next big idea. Serving clients, creating projects, and doing anything
else that benefits from innovation are all activities perfectly suited for an office layout that
encourages ideas and idea exchanges.
The Light-Filled Office

This office is flooded with synthetic, natural light and happy workers. Offices that need to be
updated, and office managers with small budgets. By simply letting in more light, adding
mirrors, and switching out light bulbs, you can access untapped sources of light throughout the
office. A great open office layout idea for
The Recharge Office
Office spaces dedicated to recharging. Any office where work is demanding and surveyed
employees cite feeling stressed. According to K2 Space, recharge rooms are one of the key
office trends of 2018.

The Problem-Solving Office

Lots of small and flexible meeting rooms. Companies whose clients and customers demand out-
of-the-box thinking.
The Social Office

Cozy common areas and desks arranged to encourage face-to-face interactions.

Employee happiness and retention. A recent Gallup poll shows that people
want workplace friendships and that forming said friendships enhances
performance.

Cellular Office Layout

A Cellular Office is one of the most popular layouts in which the entire floor
space is divided into individual spaces or cubicles for one or more employees. It
is sequentially arranged areas that give employees their own private space.
Most of the offices in Australia opt for this classic office design plan because it
not only promotes focused working environment but also systemise things in a
better way. In cellular office plan, individual rooms are created either by using
ceiling stud partitions or a window or a door. This means each will get their
own separate space where they can operate their work the way they want. But

the best part about this layout is that you can create small cubicles for your
different operational team –which is good for your team as well as company’s
productivity.

 Open Office Layout

Most of the creative and IT companies in Australia use open office layout to
promote smooth and effective communication among employees while
maintaining a high level of discipline.
Under this plan, an entire floor area is divided by low partitions where
employees may have their own desks or may share a table with other
employees. However, each employee will be given a separate chair and a
computer, but the overall workspace will remain non-territorial.

Those who prefer this office layout says that it provides greater opportunities
for effective communication, transparency, collaboration while promoting
employee relationships. If you want to boost your company’s productivity, then

this office layout has a lot to offer you.  

Co-working Office Layout

Co-working office plan is trendy, chic and popular among new-age Australian
entrepreneurs. In this layout, a worker may or may not have his own
workspace. It simply approaches a first-come and first-serve policy that
encourages individuals to operate wherever they want to within the premises.
In fact, you are free to choose your own space as per your requirement. Being
an employer, you can assign particular desks to your workers according to
their assigned job.

Combination Office Plan

This is one of the most versatile office plan layouts that can help business
owners to design their offices the way they want. If you want both the open and
cellular layouts, then a combination office plan is perfect for you. In this
specific office plan, you can design your office in individual or separate cubicles
but use smaller space as compared to the cellular layout. Instead of using
doors or windows, use common office surroundings such as tables, couches,
and chairs. This will also give a glimpse of open office layout.

  The Co-Working Space

Co-working spaces are third-party office providers who offer a range of
workspaces for individuals and organisations. These include individual desk
rentals, office suites, and even whole office floors for larger companies.

 Who it’s for: Freelancers, start-ups, small companies without office capital,
and large companies who enjoy state-of-the-art facilities.
The Team Clusters

With cubicles or not, the basis of the team-based office layout is grouping
teams into clusters and designated zones in the office to ease communication
and workflow.
Who it’s for: Organisations with multiple teams that have very different roles,
or teams that hold a lot of internal discussions. Examples: advertising agencies

and corporate companies.

The Case for Cubicles

Another common office design is desks that are designated within cubicles.
These can come in quads where cubicles are arranged in a two by two layout,
or row design where cubicles are arranged horizontally across the room.

Who it’s for: Big organisations with individuals or teams who require some
privacy like banks, telemarketing companies, and auditing firms.
The Private Rooms

Who it’s for: People who do confidential work or who have frequent one-on-one meetings with clients like
legal firms and healthcare professionals.
The Really Open Space

With the proliferation of start-ups along with their Gen Y and Gen Z employees, open plan offices are a
popular choice. These offices are characterised by their lack of cubicles and partitions. Desks are arranged
in rows or clusters in an open area.

Who it’s for: Fast paced and flat hierarchy organisations like start-ups and tech companies.
Private Offices
Open Office Spaces
Cubicle Office Space
Desk Layouts