8 examples of why some offices are being called ‘playgrounds for adults’

January 4, 2016

8 examples of why some offices are being called 'playgrounds for adults'

 

Office life in the 21st century is not what it used to be. These days, it’s all about fun and socializing with co-workers. It’s such a distinct trend, that some people are calling them ‘playgrounds for adults.’

Here are just some of the more playground-like activities on offer at various offices.

Foosball Tables

8 examples of why some offices are being called 'playgrounds for adults'

Top photo – Lego Office designed by Rosan Bosch. Photography by Anders Sune Berg.
Bottom left photo – Google Amsterdam by D/DOCK. Photography by Alan Jensen.
Bottom right photo – easyCredit Office by Evolution Design. Photography by TeamBank AG / easyCredit

Mini Golf

8 examples of why some offices are being called 'playgrounds for adults'

Left photo – Google Campus by Camenzind Evolution. Photography by Peter Würmli.
Right photo – Wal-Mart Office by Guto Requena Studio. Photography by Fran Parente.

Relaxing on a grassy knoll

8 examples of why some offices are being called 'playgrounds for adults'

The Google Office by Graphasel Design Studio. Photography by Attila Balázs.

Pool Tables

8 examples of why some offices are being called 'playgrounds for adults'

Top photo – Google Campus by Camenzind Evolution. Photography by Peter Würmli.
Bottom left photo – FINE Design Group Office by Boora Architects. Photography by Jon Jensen.
Bottom right photo – Google Campus by Camenzind Evolution. Photography by Peter Würmli.

Music Room

8 examples of why some offices are being called 'playgrounds for adults'

Google Campus by Camenzind Evolution. Photography by Peter Würmli.

Slides

8 examples of why some offices are being called 'playgrounds for adults'

Top photo – AWeber Communications’ Headquarters by Wulff Architects.
Bottom left photo – Box Offices by FENNIE + MEHL Architects. Photography by Chad Ziemendorf.
Bottom right photo – Lego Office by Rosan Bosch. Photography by Anders Sune Berg.

Swings

8 examples of why some offices are being called 'playgrounds for adults'

Top photo – Redbull Office by SPACE. Photography by Paul Czitrom.
Bottom left photo – easyCredit Office by Evolution Design. Photography by TeamBank AG / easyCredit
Bottom right photo – The Google Office by Graphasel Design Studio. Photography by Attila Balázs

Table Tennis / Ping Pong

8 examples of why some offices are being called 'playgrounds for adults'

Left photo – SoundCloud Headquarters by KINZO. Photography by Werner Huthmacher.
Right photo – VicSuper Workspace by Gray Puksand. Photography by John Gollings.