As Generation Z takes center stage in the workforce, companies are recognizing the importance of creating enticing work environments. Representing a significant portion of the global workforce, Generation Z prioritizes a company's impact on society and a healthy work/life balance when choosing where to work. This has led to a growing emphasis on green spaces within office buildings, aiming to provide employees with natural environments that promote well-being and productivity.
Outdoor Green Spaces Included in the Office Floor Plan
YOFC’s Headquarters in Wuhan, China, utilized its vast space to create five intersecting wings around a central atrium, connecting internal areas to outdoor gardens seamlessly.
Carlsberg Group Central Office in Copenhagen respected and expanded existing listed gardens, integrating green spaces within the office environment.
Second Home Hollywood Office in LA transformed its site with circular structures and nature-filled passages, enhancing the office's connection to the outdoors.
Office Projects That Encourage Employee Connections to Nature with Outdoor Green Space
YOFC’s Headquarters by Gensler
Carlsberg Group Central Office by C.F.Møller Architects
Second Home Hollywood Office by Selgascano
Make Space to Breathe Inside: Internal Courtyard Cut-Outs in Large Office Buildings
The NY Times Building Lobby Garden in NYC creates a serene woodland landscape within a bustling urban setting.
The Exotic Workplace Garden in Gdańsk, Poland, uses climate control technology to provide an exotic outdoor experience for employees.
Metallic Bellows Factory Office and Ecove Centre of Vocational Empowerment feature internal courtyards with private employee gardens, enhancing the workspace.
Utilizing the Exposed Surface of a Roof as a Private Garden Space
Meta Headquarters in Kings Cross and Parliament of Victoria Members’ Annexe in Melbourne showcase the benefits of rooftop gardens, offering biodiverse spaces and improving thermal mass capability.
AIRSIDE and Center of Excellence for Forest Conservation demonstrate how rooftop gardens can contribute to a building's sustainability while providing employees with relaxing outdoor areas.
Letting it Hang: Hanging Gardens on Interior and Exterior Office Balconies
The Spiral in New York and Hainan Energy Trading Building in Taiwan feature cascading landscaped terraces and hanging gardens, providing accessible green spaces at every level.
Orange Village in Côte d'Ivoire and Osaka Umeda Twin Towers South in Japan showcase the integration of plant-filled balconies, promoting a sense of peace and well-being for employees.
These landscaped offices with garden spaces offer free-range employees the opportunity to roam, connect with nature, and enjoy healthier work environments, reflecting the evolving preferences and priorities of the modern workforce.