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THE INTERIOR DESIGN REFERENCE + SPECIFICATION BOOK
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OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS
Dimensional Criteria
A workstation has three basic components: a task surface for writing or spreading materials,
an area for the computer, and ling cabinets for storing ofce materials and personal belong-
ings. Below are generic dimensions for a workstation that can be modied to t the needs of
specic users.
Types of Files
Files are available in two basic types: lateral or pedestal. Lateral les open on the wide end,
and their drawers extend the width of a letter, legal, or ledger le folder. Pedestals les open
from the narrow end and thus need extra room in front of the drawer to allow a full extension
into the open position. When specifying ve-drawer les, it is better to choose lateral les for
easier access to materials in the top drawer. The table below is a general guide to le sizes;
note that each manufacturer has specic dimensions for their les.
8'-0" (2 438)
5'-6" (1 676)
30"
(762)
32"
(813)
Freestanding Furniture
Freestanding furniture does not require
panels or partitions to make different
congurations of workstations
Panel-Based Systems
Panel-based systems dene worksta-
tion boundaries with low partitions.
Horizontal surfaces, les, and storage
units are attached to the panels to
complete the workstation.
Table-Based Systems
Table-based systems are suited to
collaborative environments where
interaction with colleagues is required.
Depending on the system design, les
and storage units can be placed under-
neath or alongside the table.
Furniture Systems
Whether incorporated into a private ofce or into an open plan, modular furniture offers ex-
ibility for an ofce environment. There are three basic types of modular furniture systems:
freestanding, panel-based, or table-based. Each type of design incorporates features needed
at a workstation, such as hinged grommets, cable troughs, adjustable legs, and tackable
surfaces.
5'-6" (1 676)
8'-0" (2 438)
STANDARD DIMENSIONS
W D H
2-drawer Lateral
30", 36", 42" (762, 914, 1 067) 18" (457) 28" (711)
3-drawer Lateral
30", 36", 42" (762, 914, 1 067) 18" (457) 40" (1 016)
4-drawer Lateral
30", 36", 42" (762, 914, 1 067) 18" (457) 52" (1 321)
5-drawer Lateral
30", 36", 42" (762, 914, 1 067) 18" (457) 66" (1 676)
2-drawer Pedestal
15", 18" (381, 457) 30" (762) 28" (711)
3-drawer Pedestal
15", 18" (381, 457) 30" (762) 40" (1 016)
4-drawer Pedestal
15", 18" (381, 457) 30" (762) 52" (1 321)
5-drawer Pedestal
15", 18" (381, 457) 30" (762) 66" (1 676)
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