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Acoustic distraction consistently ranks as the top workplace complaint on employee surveys, with blame largely directed at poorly designed open offices. If noise is a given, how can designers best support employee focus and productivity? Architectural Record turned to Mithun partner Bill LaPatra and the design of Microsoft’s Bellevue offices for answers. The workplace invites staff to move between the shared open office and acoustically tailored activity spaces—including kitchens, a range of enclosed meeting rooms, and collaboration nooks—to obtain the physical layout and sound control best suited to the task at hand. Read more at: http://mithun.com/2018/09/11/workplace-acoustics-a-top-priority-at-microsoft-offices/ (clickable link in bio) 📷: @k7scott

Posted: 09.11.2018

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Workplace Acoustics a Top Priority at Microsoft Offices

Architectural Record turns to Bill LaPatra and Microsoft’s renovated Bellevue offices for best practices in workplace acoustics.

09.11.2018