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to introduce the final journey of the office
ship that we had already designed.
The unit was carefully detailed, and
Laser cut wood panels were constructed
on site as we incorporated the electrics
and lighting at the same time, to give it a
seamless integration into the new space.

Pods
What better way than to have a
quick interactive meeting the inside a
Millennium Falcon Smuggler's Run?
These pods are practical for IOT staff.
They allow privacy for a quick zoom
Inspiration meeting, presentation or a focused work
Photo credit: Google area for a few hours. The pods are fully
padded in fabric with high tech AV
equipment. These pods are situated in the
Server units were included into Star destroyer entrance staff area as well as in the client area.
the design to house equipment and The airlocked doors entering from phase
refreshments. The shape of the servers as 1 into phase 2 are very symbolic for IoT. Collaboration tables - deconstructed
the one attached from Dokter and Misses They represent projection and growth. x-wing.
represents the geometric shape of Boba These automated integrated glass How do you know if something is going
Fett's helmet.. doors open and close on a sensor, giving to work if you don’t build it yourself?
you that feeling of entering or exiting We built an X Wing starfighter out of
Quiet rooms, phone rooms, skype room the main ship. We added in the feature cardboard and then turned it into a
Quiet zones are spaces that help you of the lights turning red when the doors table, with Duco sprayed legs and white
think and get things done. Often, they are open, representing Darth Vader's laminated top. dw
offer room to stretch out and focus on lightsaber.
work. It is important to provide quiet When we were given the opportunity to www.iotnxt.com
zones that allow normal office activity introduce phase 2, we were really excited www.iidprofessions.org.za
but are not overly disruptive. That is why
we have added phone booths in between
each cluster that help separate the noise as
well as allowing a private space.

Touch down areas, collaboration areas
Touch Down coffee and collaboration
spaces within the office environment are
for employees to have informal meetings
or a space to think.
For short periods of uninterrupted
privacy, fun spaces, break away areas, The
Jedi area is calm and bright.

Pause area, dining area, bar style seating
The Central Hub is an important social
space where colleagues can change their
work environment, relax and refresh.
The design allows for staff as well as
client interaction after presentations. The
refreshment station is fully equipped with
an integrated fridge, dishwasher and sink.
There is a water station as well as a coffee
station. The staff or clients can sit and
relax and play a game on PlayStation. The
openness and flexibility of the canteen
allows for IoT to have their Town hall
meetings there.

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