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Lobby
Offices which are classified under the lobby
function operate as the passageways connecting
the various areas and departments in an office.
They are used by all employees but communication
is usually superficial and relatively unconnected to
work. The Lobby is a place which can be used to
relax in. The lighting of such areas can help to
create a place where people feel comfortable.
Using lighting control systems, different
atmospheres can be created to suit different times
of the day.
Meet
An area with a Meet function is intended for
intensive communication. These areas are set up
for employees who work together and where
communication is essential. Diffused lighting is used
for group meetings, where the expression on the
faces should be pleasantly visible. Light is focused
on the desk for meetings where concentration is
the main issue.
Club
Club offices combine activities that demand
concentration and communication. Employees here
often work on multi-disciplinary projects in teams
set apart from other office organizations. It is
possible to light a Club area with uniform general
lighting, similar to that usually found in a Hive.
However, to really underline this concept with its
dedicated workstations, the lighting systems can be
separated. For example, the workstations and the
space can be illuminated. A brighter, higher and
bigger space can be created with architectural
lighting in the form of coves, with accents
providing the correct visual ambience.
Introducing Philips X-tend
To facilitate such varying requirements in office
lighting, Philips brings you X-tend, a new
generation of fluorescent luminaires designed to
provide optimum lighting for just about any work
environment. X-tend far surpasses the competition
with its excellent lighting qualities while meeting
the aesthetic standards of the times.
Hive
The Hive function is named after a beehive, as it is
an area full of activity. And just like a beehive,
individual work is carried out, but they are all part
of a single process. Uniform lighting is desirable in
a Hive system so as to afford full flexibility in the
placement and orientation of desks. Low-
brightness luminaires can be employed to avoid
reflections in computer screens and the effect of
sun screening and indirect lighting in combination
with daylight-linked control systems.
Cell
An office with a Cell function has a quiet, relaxing
atmosphere, and accommodates employees who
operate individually, carrying out work that
requires a high degree of concentration. A standard
Cell office requires general lighting, while a more
luxurious manager’s office may need a split lighting
system (via general lighting as well as task and
ambience lighting). Aspects such as flexibility,
aesthetics and personal preference/control are also
important considerations.
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Meet
Hive
Club
Cell
Lobby
Autonomy
Communication
Philips Lighting developed a single office model that clearly classified
all offices according to their function. This model enables the lighting
and lighting hardware to be defined in order to satisfy the
requirements of the organization. The five office functions defined in
the model are Lobby, Meet, Cell, Hive and Club.