Notes on room layouts
Notes on room layouts
Hollow Square Style
Consists of conference tables placed in a rectangular outline with an open space in the middle. Chairs are placed around the perimeter of the square. This set up provides plenty of workspace for each person and good communication/visual lines for each participant.
U-Shape Style
Consists of conference tables placed in a 'U' with an open space in the middle. Chairs are placed around the perimeter. This set up allows participants to view a slideshow while allowing plenty of workspace and good communication/visual lines for each participant.
Herringbone
Appropriate when the meeting is an informational type presentation. The presenter is providing the information, with some dialogue with the audience. Herringbone creates a more enclosed type of feel for the presenter and audience.
Classroom style
Rows of tables with 2 or 3 chairs at each one, with tables arranged to face the front of the room. Appropriate when the conference is an informational type presentation. The presenters are providing the information, with some dialogue with the audience.
Auditorium style
Appropriate for short lecture or larger groups that do not require extensive note-taking. Rows of chairs facing the front of the room, usually divided by center and/or side aisles. Maximises meeting room space utilisation. Theater works well when the audience needs to take minimal notes and/or the presentation is 2 hours or less in length.
Boardroom style
Chairs are placed around the perimeter of the tables. This provides plenty of workspace for each person and good communication/visual lines for each participant.
