The kitchen in a home is its heart. The kitchen in an office is the center of corporate life. It is a place for informal communication among employees.
The task of designers is to make it a space for integration and unity, thereby improving team collaboration.
A well-designed kitchen is one of the factors that influence the cohesion and efficiency of a team's work. The kitchen is one of the most visited areas in the office, and its full potential should be utilized.
Office kitchen from ZIKZAK Architects
The modern kitchen has transformed from a utilitarian dining area into a center for regeneration and interaction. When designing a kitchen, designers often aim to create a visual contrast with the work environment. Small elements facilitate the shift of attention to contemplating the surrounding objects. Once an employee enters such a kitchen, their state of focus changes from directed to spontaneous. This allows for refocusing and enhances work efficiency. An atmospheric café where you don't need to book a table in advance is the impression that a contemporary office kitchen evokes. It should include plant compositions in its interior (provided that suitable lighting conditions exist). Plants create coziness and have a positive impact on the employees' psychoemotional state, which also increases their productivity.
A multifunctional office kitchen saves employees' time. When the kitchen has everything necessary for quick food preparation, there is no need to go to a café. Equipped with a bar, the kitchen becomes another component of comfortable corporate life. Increasingly, bars are being set up as separate areas in the office, where employees can accomplish their tasks while enjoying a cocktail.
Office Bar from ZIKZAK Architects
The kitchen is often located in the internal core of the space, away from windows. Therefore, a combination of directional and diffused lighting is the optimal choice for illumination. The lighting in the dining area should be soft, while the cooking areas require more intense lighting. Presence control sensors are a reasonable and energy-efficient solution for the lighting in the dining zone. They are often confused with motion sensors, but they are different systems. Motion sensors are used to turn on the lights for a short period of time while an object is in the detection range. Presence sensors, on the other hand, activate when a person appears and remain on until they leave the area. Presence indicators are particularly suitable for kitchens because employees may not move actively enough to trigger motion sensors. Bold decorative lighting elements are also appropriate for the kitchen since such details contribute to a shift in attention. These can be elaborate accent fixtures or even art lamps, depending on the overall concept and design.
Office kitchen from ZIKZAK Architects
Acoustic comfort and sound insulation in the kitchen area are crucial aspects that should be carefully considered. Loud laughter from the kitchen or the sound of a microwave should not reach the work area. The kitchen, in turn, should also be closed off from external disturbing noises. This is achieved by using high-quality sound insulation materials in the enclosing structures.
Attention should be given to selecting easy-to-maintain materials and reliable equipment. Floor coverings that do not require additional cleaning and surfaces that are easy to care for optimize the office's long-term operational budget. Similarly, reliable equipment that can withstand intensive use is essential.
Custom kitchen furniture is gaining popularity. Furniture made to individual order, tailored to the specific needs of a company, meets all the comfort criteria for its team. A modern kitchen is equipped with innovative food devices. Multifunctional and smart household appliances, the latest gadgets such as hydroponic systems for growing herbs or dehydrators in the office kitchen, are appreciated by employees who care about their own health.
Office kitchen by ZIKZAK Architects
Keeping up with the times and creating a community of conscious individuals, more and more companies are showing concern for the planet's resources. Therefore, equipping waste sorting and composting stations in office kitchens is a relevant solution that helps take care of the environment. Such awareness is an additional advantage for a company among others for future progressive candidates who have not yet made a final choice.
A kitchen designed with care for the maximum comfort of employees makes them more productive. In addition, it attracts promising and ambitious candidates. It also contributes to strengthening corporate culture and building a community of like-minded people. As we can see, the effectiveness of a business depends not only on workspaces where work is actively happening, but also on the place of power, energy, rejuvenation, and relaxation - the kitchen.
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