AOL employees can choose to sit in a variety of informal eating arrangements if they want to work alone or have a discussion with colleagues. These types of space are designed for at-home comfort or a cafe feel, given that younger employees might hang out with their laptops in places other than at their desks.
In the open reception area with concrete floors, the designers exposed the ceiling and added hanging light fixtures. A not-so-corporate aesthetic is immediately apparent with the colorful seats and modular rug, which coordinate well with the vibrant use of the AOL logo.