They’re sometimes called in-between spaces: those flexible places in the office that employees or guests can claim as their own when they’re between meetings or simply need a change of scenery. These areas may be enclosed or more exposed. They can resemble a living room, a library, a coffee bar, a gazebo, a reading nook, a porch—the design options are almost endless. But what these diverse spaces have in common is they give workers options. They’re onsite alternatives that let people retreat from the group when they need to relax and rejuvenate, or focus on heads-down work.