We built conference rooms in oddball shapes. We built mini-lobbies for the employees. There are few straight lines or right angles. As you walk the halls, nooks and crannies appear, furnished with couches that help turn chance encounters into productive conversations. The in- between spaces are as important as the offices and meeting rooms.
All kids deserve their own room.
The Web developers sit in an open bullpen, where they can easily discuss one another's work. At Nick Jr., where programs for the younger kids are developed, the offices have low ceilings - a constant reminder of the audience's point of view. It's only fair to share. When she planned the new offices, former CEO Geraldine Laybourne got rid of all the big private offices in favor of more shared space. On every floor, public sitting areas have replaced luxurious private offices.