COLLABORATIVE & LOUNGE
Create informal spaces for conversation, focus, and flexible work.
Collaborative and lounge settings should begin with the intended activity, number of users, privacy and acoustic priorities, circulation, technology needs, finishes, and schedule.
FLEXIBLE WORK SETTINGS
Give each area a clear purpose.
Product dimensions, upholstery, finishes, pricing, freight, and availability are confirmed for the project before purchase.
Informal meetings
Soft seating, occasional tables, and shared settings for short discussions and small-group collaboration.
Touchdown work
Tables, stools, lounge pieces, and flexible surfaces for temporary work between meetings or visits.
Lounge and waiting
Seating and support pieces for employee respite, client waiting, and shared social areas.
SPACE INTENT
Plan around behavior, not only furniture style.
The best layout depends on whether people will talk, work quietly, wait, recharge, or move between activities.
- Primary activity and typical group size
- Desired privacy and acoustic separation
- Power and technology requirements
- Circulation, supervision, and adjacent rooms
- Upholstery, maintenance, budget, and schedule
Not sure which setting fits the space?
Share the floor plan, intended use, user count, and finish direction so the first discussion can focus on practical options.
Planning a collaborative, lounge, or touchdown area?
Tell AAOF how the space should work, who will use it, and when it must be ready.