Separate Placement of Office Chairs

The separate placement of office chairs should be planned according to the needs of different scenarios, with the core principles being safety first, health and comfort, and uniformity while accommodating individuality. The specific norms are as follows:

I. Placement Norms for Different Scenarios

1. Formal Occasions: The main chair should be placed in the center, with subordinate chairs symmetrically arranged on both sides to create a solemn layout. For example, in meeting or reception scenarios, the position of the main guest should be highlighted, and the subordinate chairs on both sides should be kept at equal distances to avoid visual deviations.
2. Group Discussions: Arrange the chairs in a horseshoe (U-shaped) formation, with the main chair and subordinate chairs enclosing the central area. This layout facilitates face-to-face communication among members, reduces communication barriers, and is suitable for creative discussions or team collaboration scenarios.
3. Speeches or Teaching: Place the main chair at the front as the speaker's position, with subordinate chairs arranged at the back or on both sides. Ensure visual contact between the speaker and the audience. For example, in a stepped classroom, the seats are arranged in a fan shape, with the height of the back rows slightly higher than the front rows.
4. Daily Office Work:
   • Horizontal Spacing: For adjacent workstations of single occupants, reserve 60cm-80cm to avoid bumping into arms or files when getting up.
   • Front-to-Back Spacing: Maintain 100cm-120cm to facilitate the movement of chairs and promote air circulation, reducing the sense of oppression in enclosed spaces.
   • Width of Main Aisle: Not less than 120cm to meet fire evacuation requirements and facilitate the transportation of equipment or emergency passage.
   • Independent Offices: Reserve a space of more than 50cm between the desk and chair and the wall/cabinet to facilitate cleaning and the placement of equipment such as printers and file cabinets.

II. Adjustment Norms for Specially Designed Office Chairs

If using chairs with adjustable cushions (such as the Movively Pro), control the separation or angle of the cushion via a mobile phone to support flexible sitting positions such as single-leg standing half-sitting. After adjustment, it should still comply with the principles of safety and comfort:

• When separating or combining the cushion, ensure that the edges do not protrude beyond the seat surface to avoid scratches or tripping hazards.
• Angle adjustment should conform to ergonomic principles. For example, in half-sitting mode, the seat inclination should be less than 15° to prevent excessive stress on the waist.
• Flexible sitting positions are only suitable for personal workstations. Public areas should still maintain uniformity and order to avoid affecting the overall environment.

III. Practical Points of Core Principles

1. Safety First: When placing chairs, avoid fire safety facilities (such as fire extinguishers and safety exits), and do not stack objects in the main aisle.
2. Health and Comfort: The height of the seat should match the height of the desk (usually, the desk height is 70cm-75cm, and the seat height can be adjusted to 40cm-50cm) to reduce fatigue from prolonged sitting.
3. Uniformity While Accommodating Individuality: Public areas (such as conference rooms and open office areas) should be aligned and arranged, while personal workstations can be flexibly adjusted in terms of decoration or layout within the spacing norms.