4 Functions of a breakout space at work

Historically, meeting rooms and the boardroom are the spaces given priority  when it comes to the office re-vamp.
But it's the 'Break Out' space which has arisen as the star space of the modern workplace. A well designed break out space will bring enormous benefits to your organisation. Whether used for collaboration, creativity, work or rest, these areas can prove to be an excellent use of space and ass value to your organisation. 
Read on to find out 4 of our favourite ways to use a breakout space in the workplace....

Breakout space designed by BRM Projects for Biarri Networks in Melbourne

The Ultimate In Flexibility                                                           A Wellness Hub
A space for meetings, storage, lunch, presentations                   Ok, maybe we're getting a bit carried away. We're not
and more. A well-designed breakout space makes                      talking yoga mats and waterfalls, but even the most 
better use of floor space and takes pressure off other               subtle design hacks can provide a different environment
work zones. Staff need flexibility in their workspace.                   that encourages health and wellbeing. For example, 
Who wants to sit at a desk all day? A breakout space can           natural light and bright colours can improve both mood
offer informal spaces to work from or can even provide             and productivity, as well as a welcome escape from a 
an alternative venue for meetings.                                                 mundane desk life.                        

Corporate Personality                                                                An Oasis
Millennial workers, who will make up 42% of the                       If good cafes and parks are nowhere nearby, a good 
workforce by 2020, want employers who live                             break out space, especially one that functions as a lunch
and breathe their corporate values and put employees           room can compensate for what's lacking. 
first. A breakout space can help you show your                         This type of 'Oasis' can boost creativity and decrease 
corporate personality and your commitment to                         stress which is essential for a healthy workplace.
employees – and attract top talent.
                                                              

Are you looking to create the ultimate break out space for your workplace?
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