Break & collaboration spaces
Create living spaces that encourage informal exchanges, creativity and the wellbeing of your teams.
- 70% of innovative ideas emerge during informal exchanges
- Allow 10-15% of total floor space for break areas
- Vary the atmospheres: lounge, café, terrace, quiet zone
- These spaces improve employer attractiveness (+23% according to studies)
Space types
Lounge space
Sofas, armchairs and coffee tables for relaxed exchanges. Warm atmosphere, soft lighting, green plants.
- • Informal meetings
- • Breaks between colleagues
- • Relaxed visitor reception
Cafeteria & kitchen
Central dining and coffee space. Encourages encounters between departments. High and low tables, equipped kitchen corners.
- • Lunch break
- • Social coffee machine
- • Team events
Brainstorming zone
Creative space with writable walls, modular furniture. Encourages ideation and spontaneous collaborative work.
- • Magnetic whiteboard
- • Furniture on castors
- • Poufs and low seating
Alcoves & cocoons
Semi-enclosed spaces for brief isolation, reading or making a call. Alternative to phone booths, more accessible.
- • Focused work
- • Short rest
- • Personal calls
Lounge & break furniture
Sofas
2 or 3 seater, modular, with or without high acoustic backrest
Armchairs
Reception, relax or work. Swivel or fixed
Poufs & ottomans
Flexible, lightweight extra seating
Coffee tables
Round, square, nesting. Wood, metal, glass
High tables
Standing tables for dynamic exchanges
Stools
Bar height, with or without backrest
The benefits of break spaces
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Boosted creativity
The informal environment frees up ideas and encourages innovation.
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Team cohesion
Spontaneous exchanges create bonds between departments.
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Wellbeing and retention
Quality spaces improve satisfaction and retain talent.
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Paradoxical productivity
Regular breaks maintain concentration over time.
Frequently asked questions
Don't break spaces harm productivity?
On the contrary! Studies show that regular breaks in a pleasant environment maintain high concentration levels over time. The key is to provide well-defined spaces, distinct from work areas.
How to justify the investment to management?
Three key arguments: improved employer attractiveness (recruitment), reduced absenteeism (wellbeing), and increased cross-department collaboration (innovation). Quality spaces are a tangible competitive advantage.
What budget for a lounge space?
For a 20 m² space, expect €5,000 to €15,000 depending on furniture level (entry-level to premium). Add €1,000-3,000 for accessories (plants, lighting, décor). We offer solutions for all budgets.
How to prevent these spaces being constantly occupied?
Clearly define uses (no permanent computer work), provide enough seating, and vary atmospheres to meet different needs. A usage charter can help at the start.
Create spaces that make a difference
Personalised advice, 3D plans and furniture selection tailored to your company culture.
Design your ideal space