Lunch is no longer the obligatory half-hour to eat your sandwich. The canteen used to be tucked away at the back of the office; an uninspiring space that had to be effective above all else. Which resulted in an unsociable space with plastic chairs.
Today, the lunch area is increasingly given a central place in the office. Nowadays, it is much more a multifunctional place that also serves as a reception or meeting area, where meetings can be held or successes celebrated. What should you consider when designing a lunch area where people can easily come together?
📷 Photos of Philips’ company canteen in 1973 and 1976
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