Do not disturb zone

Do not disturb zone overview, set out in the workplace design guide

Do not disturb zones provide calm, controlled environments that support concentration, complex tasks and confidential activities. These spaces are designed to minimise distraction and offer greater control over lighting, acoustics and thermal comfort, to support a wide range of users.

The image to the left shows a do not disturb zone layout with typical furniture arrangements.

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Do not disturb zone space types

Do not disturb workstations provide a quiet, highly focused desk environment for individual work. These workstations are designed for tasks that require sustained concentration, such as reading and detailed desk-based activity, and are located to minimise distraction. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Library benches provide quiet, shared bench settings that support deep reading, thinking and individual focused work. They are designed to minimise distraction through a calm environment with natural finishes, integrated power and user-controlled lighting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual work booths provide quiet, enclosed work settings for tasks that require high levels of concentration or confidentiality. Located in low traffic areas within the do not disturb zone, they offer enhanced acoustic privacy for focused reading, thinking and independent work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Team home

The team home zone supports day-to-day desk-based activity, providing dedicated work settings that enable individuals to carry out routine tasks comfortably and effectively over longer periods.

Team home zone

Meeting

The meeting zone provides a flexible range of spaces that support collaboration, discussion and shared activity. It offers a choice of settings designed for both in-person and virtual working, enabling teams to come together away from the workstation, to work effectively and productively.

Meeting zone

Wellbeing

The wellbeing zone provides places to pause, reset and recharge during the working day. These spaces are designed to promote wellbeing and inclusivity; offering calm, welcoming environments that contribute to a positive, balanced workplace experience.

Wellbeing zone

Business events centre (BEC)

The BEC provides a dedicated, high-quality setting for meetings, events and engagement with external stakeholders. It offers a clear, welcoming and professional interface with the building, supporting collaboration, communication and public facing activity.

Business events centre

Support

The support zone provides shared facilities and services that enable the workplace to function smoothly and efficiently. These spaces support day-to-day activity across the building, helping people to work comfortably, productively and with minimal disruption.

Support zones

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The Government Workplace Design Guide

This Government Workplace Design Guide is one of a suite of guidance documents and standards setting out the aspirations for government and public sector workspaces.

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Core design requirements

Our core design requirements, set out as part of the Government Workplace Design Guide.

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Design approach

Our design approach, set out as part of the Government Workplace Design Guide.

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Space types

Space types, set out as part of the Government Workplace Design Guide.

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