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M Appendix 2 The Physical Attributes of a Well - Designed Workplace — Detailed Descriptions A. Accommodates distraction free work on an individual basis Characteristics • Everyone is provided with private offices (walls to ceiling) or a high panel workstation with a door • Seated privacy height partition panels • Standing privacy height partition panels ( +60 ") • Ability to control privacy at individual workstations with portable screens, panels or other temporary devices • White noise • Ample conference rooms • Other non - assigned private spaces (i.e. enclaves, patio, etc.) B. Supportive of collaboration and interaction among employees Characteristics • Wide corridors • Alcoves or huddle spaces • Coffee stations with room to congregate • Breakroom, cafe or cafeteria • Readily available /ample conference rooms • Outside seating (i.e. patio) • Central workrooms, supply rooms, etc. (unintended interaction space) • Side chairs at workstations C. Accommodates undistracted teamwork and meetings Characteristics • Variety of types and sizes of conference rooms • Dedicated team or project rooms • Open and informal gathering space (i.e. a conference table in an open area) • Mobile tables that can be quickly pushed together • Mobile work surface that can accommodate a small meeting at an individual's workstation D. Flexibility of workspaces to accommodate personal work styles Characteristics • Ergonomic chair with adjustable back, etc. -Choices with "handed" (right or left) workstations -Height adjustable work surfaces -Task lighting • Mobile furnishings (i.e. mobile pedestals, side chairs with wheels, etc.)