Pattern 41
Work Community
Context Scattered Work9 · Subculture Boundary13 · Neighborhood Boundary15 · Activity Nodes30
Problem
Large, anonymous workplaces or isolated industrial zones turn work into something cut off from the rest of life, lacking the warmth of the small, knowable communities found in good neighborhoods.
Solution
Gather workplaces into small work communities that function like villages, complete with shared courtyards, paths, and gathering spots, so working life takes on the sociability of a real neighborhood.
Usage Small Public Squares61 · Accessible Green60 · Courtyards Which Live115 · Self-Governing Workshops and Offices80 · Street Cafe88 · Food Stands93 · Communal Eating147