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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
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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
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Relaxing on a grassy knoll
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The Google Office by Graphasel Design Studio. Photography by Attila Balázs.
Pool Tables
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Music Room
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Slides
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Swings
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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
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Left photo – SoundCloud Headquarters by KINZO. Photography by Werner Huthmacher.
Right photo – VicSuper Workspace by Gray Puksand. Photography by John Gollings.