OC, A large area need not necessarily preclude coziness. In fact my design for a coworking "flagship" building creates a lot of space, and is two storeys tall with a huge open lobby. Yet I still plan for intimate spaces.
The way to attain a cozy atmosphere in such environs is easily accomplished with interior structures. In the sort of collaborative world we're envisioning, that's best done through modular means. Imagine sliding walls, moveable partitions, easily-rearranged furniture, etc. Even plants. But you don't even have to go too far. Just section off the area designated to be cozy. You're not limited to traditional grey cube walls, either-- there are numerous friendlier options (like low sections with windows, for instance). The choice of furnishings can help too. At events I've helped organize, bean bag chairs were located in remote parts of large halls or rooms and it's amazing what just something like that can do to make people *feel* cozy. The only consideration in cases like that is noise. Anyway, I'm sure with a little brainstorming you can come up with someting that suits the space in question! Randall (Randy) Arnold Developer and Enthusiast Advocate http://texrat.net +18177396806 On March 30, 2012 at 3:51 PM OC Houston <[email protected]> wrote: > We went to look at a space today that's just over 13K square feet. The > 11K square foot building is in negotiations. Anyway, I just couldn't > get the feel of community as I walked through. Who has a space larger > than 5,000 square feet and how do you make it feel cozy? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
