![Artist impression of a shared office space with desk, chairs, computers](/media/Media_863645_smxx.png)
School of Humanities - University Gardens & Oakfield Avenue
Colleagues from the School of Humanities have been working closely with our space planners within Estates to redesign and rethink how to best use their space within No1 and No9 University Gardens and 69 Oakfield Avenue. Below are some of the concepts that have been planned.
For many departments within the university, it may still be of benefit for teams to have their own, dedicated space. This could be for departments that are student facing, or teams that have high levels of engagement with one another throughout the working day. They may often be completing similar tasks and will require to occupy the space for the majority of the day.
![Floor plan of 1 University Gardens proposed designated space - 2 banks of 4 workspaces, 2 workspaces facing the south wall, and break out seating to the left](/media/Media_863850_smxx.png)
![Shared office space - desks, chairs, computers](/media/Media_863843_smxx.png)
![Shared office space - desks, chairs, computers](/media/Media_863846_smxx.png)
Providing staff and students with a comfortable space on campus to touchdown and complete solo tasks will still be a necessity. Touchdown spaces won’t be promoted as ‘silent’ space, but it is assumed that it will be significantly quieter than collaboration or project spaces elsewhere around the school. Sufficient technology and devices to suit the relevant tasks will play an essential role in ensuring a space like this
operates successfully.
![Hotdesking floorplan](/media/Media_863877_smxx.png)
![Room with banks of desks, chairs and computers](/media/Media_863878_smxx.png)
![Room with banks of desks, chairs and computers](/media/Media_863879_smxx.png)
![infographic showing the features of this type of space - non bookable impromptu usage, open not private, short-medium duration, posture - lounge, desk and stool height, 6 or more people](/media/Media_863876_smxx.png)
![Room with bank of desks in middle, with breakout space to the right](/media/Media_863894_smxx.png)
Option 1: 3 Desks and Soft Seating
Both options provide a concept for a focused workspace. Option 1 has capacity for 3 users with a soft seating area facilitating informal chats or waiting space for visitors. Option 2 provides 4 desks and a small meeting space located at the window. Dividing desk screens help to provide additional privacy between users and lockers allow belongings to be securely stored.
![two banks of desks for 4](/media/Media_863895_smxx.png)
Option 2: 4 Desks and 2 Person Meeting Table
![infographic showing the features of this type of space - non-bookable usage, semi open privacy, medium-long duration, posture - desk height, 2-6 people](/media/Media_863896_smxx.png)
A bookable space providing staff with touchdown space in between meetings. A clear desk policy will be in operation and staff are encouraged to remove their belongings when leaving the space. Team tables with power located centrally makes it easy for users to plug in devices and writable surfaces allow small groups to collaborate.
![9 Uni gardens room 101 floorplan](/media/Media_863922_smxx.png)
![office room with desk at each end and planters dividing the room](/media/Media_863923_smxx.png)
![office room with desk at each end and planters dividing the room](/media/Media_863924_smxx.png)
![infographic showing the features of this type of space - bookable and impromptu usage, open privacy, short to medium duration, posture - desk height, 6 or more people](/media/Media_863925_smxx.png)
![room with soft seating and coffee table in front of multi coloured lockers and planters](/media/Media_864017_smxx.png)
An informal space where users can drop in with laptops or mobile devices and work individually. A small soft seating area located adjacent to the lockers allows up to 4 users to chat. The lockers and planters help to provide acoustic and visual privacy between users working in a focused way and the lounge area.
![room with high desk and stool to the right with computer desks to the left with chairs](/media/Media_864018_smxx.png)
![infographic showing the features of this type of space - bookable and impromptu usage, open privacy, short duration, posture - lounge, desk and stool height, 6 or more people](/media/Media_864019_smxx.png)