L&K Blog: Is the Work Café the New Conference Room?

L&K Blog: Is the Work Café the New Conference Room?

Is “let's grab a coffee” the new “let’s book a conference room”?

While some meetings require the privacy and formality of a conference room, increasingly workers are ditching formal meeting rooms in favor of the cafeteria, lounge, or café. These casual or impromptu meetings have become an essential part of the way people work. Office break rooms are no longer simply a place to grab lunch or a cup of coffee, but offer employees an alternative space to refresh the mind, meet with team members, and foster collaboration.  

At L&K Partners, we partner with our clients and their design consultants to find ways to maximize the utility of their amenity space. Read on for more about our work and key considerations when building workplace cafeterias.

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Shearman & Sterling Brings Workplace of the Future to Life

Shearman & Sterling Brings Workplace of the Future to Life

Global law firm Shearman & Sterling has completed the transformation of its New York City headquarters at 599 Lexington Avenue. The modernized space is a testament to the firm’s commitment to fostering a more connected, inclusive and engaged global culture. Completed in two short years, the project provides an enhanced client experience that reinforces the firm’s environmental, social and governance goals, and reduces its overall carbon footprint.

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