[Coworking] Re: central work tables vs desks?

2009-01-21 Thread Sasha
I think variety is key - we have both individual, divided workstations as well as bigger common tables (more of those in the new space). People have different preferences, so if you can possibly accomodate both, people will appreciate the choice. Good luck! Sasha On Jan 21, 12:18 pm, felicity at

[Coworking] Re: central work tables vs desks?

2009-01-21 Thread felicity at cubes
We don't have cubicles. We have a few shared office space and open office spaces. Some people like to work at large tables that are shared and can be moved and some work on individual tables. All of our furniture is on casters which makes it very easy to move and be arranged to suit everyone's n

[Coworking] Re: central work tables vs desks?

2009-01-19 Thread Dusty
Even, We have a house too, just shy of 1600sq/ft. We have 2 rooms that are joined by double doors. It was our intention to get several small desks that could be rearranged and pushed around in those two rooms. However, due to monetary constraints, we started with 2 9ft long and 2 6ft long folding

[Coworking] Re: central work tables vs desks?

2009-01-19 Thread Jerome Chang
We have both fixed cubicles and a central "worktable". See here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blankspaces/2803672025/in/set-72157606194678109/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/blankspaces/2804517438/in/set-72157606194678109/ J __ BLANKSPACES "work wide open" www.blankspaces.com 5405 Wil

[Coworking] Re: central work tables vs desks?

2009-01-19 Thread Tony Bacigalupo
Yes, we have two blocks of four desks pushed up against each other, with a mix of FT and dropins at each. We also have two tables off to the side, which is proving nice for folks who want to be social but still want to maintain some privacy. Then we have a long dinner table for six, which is great

[Coworking] Re: central work tables vs desks?

2009-01-19 Thread Alex Hillman
Depending on the desks you get, they can be pushed togehter like a large table. That way, depending on the needs of the group, you can get both effects. Our most recent configuration pushes together clusters of 3-4 desks with a mix of full time spots + drop-ins, encouraging mix and collaboration.