Guideline for designing circulation pattern in new normal office space during the COVID-19 pandemic
Keywords:
office space design, circulation pattern, COVID-19 pandemic, new normal officeAbstract
The new normal office is an adaptation for work efficiency to emphasize the social distancing strategy that is distancing at least 1.50 meters in the COVID-19 pandemic. The research studied the relationship between circulation and office space (35 cases) from the interior design project of 3rd year architecture students, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University. The office space contained 3 different space shapes that were analyzed data about the circulation of office cases by assessment criteria. The criteria consist of one-way traffic in loop circulation, two-way traffic has a width of at least 2.65 meters and office space standard. The results of this study found 26 patterns, including one-way traffic and two-way traffic 13 patterns each. Firstly, zone A has the most variations that can be 15 patterns of closed and opened plans. Secondly, zone C showed 9 patterns, which condition is stair traffic management. Lastly, zone B showed 6 patterns, which are convenient for placement opened plan, including with partially closed plan. The results of this research can be used in decision-making to choose a suitable circulation pattern in office space planning that are diverse in both size and shape during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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