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...Of Office Spaces
Office Layout Evolution
Depiction of Early Office
Early 18th Century Office
The first offices originated in ancient Rome as spaces where official work was conducted. They were based on the Roman Latin officium, a term loosely meaning ‘bureau’, or a human staff or formal position.
The early offices served to handle the masses of the paperwork, included meeting spaces and board room.
The Industrial Revolution paved the way to the early modern offices. The office spaces then went through varied phases some focused on economy and efficiency while as others highlighting human comfort and productivity.
Space Distribution
Functional Work Area: Work spaces, Executive cabins etc.
Support / Shared Area: Meeting rooms, Mail rooms, Copier room, Lunch area, Common facilities etc.
Storage Area: Personal belongings, Stationery, Office stationery, Office supplies, File storage etc.
Post Industrial Revolution, typical 'Taylorist' Office
Active Office or the Cubicle Farm
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