Office Workstations | Cubicles

Office workstations, often referred to as cubicles, are standardized workplace fixtures that partition open office spaces into smaller rooms for one or several workers to focus on their specific work tasks. The cubicle was invented in 1968 as the ‘Action Office System’ by Robert Propst for Herman Miller with the idea to create a reconfigurable furniture system that could convert large building plans into individualized work compartments.

Cubicles are designed to provide privacy, sound-proofing, isolation, and to decrease visual distractions while working. Cubicle workstations are often assumed to improve the efficiency of the workplace and the productivity of the worker.

What is a cubicle?

A cubicle is a designated area of an office that is partially closed off via partitions at a height of 5 to 6 feet (1.5-1.8 m). The design intent is to separate workers to lessen noise and distraction and increase productivity and focus. A cubicle usually will include a desk and filing cabinet or storage system.

How do you organize a cubicle?

The first step to organizing a cubicle is to create a layout that acts in accordance to one’s workflow and encourages productivity. A filing cabinet, cord corral, jars, and shelving are all tools to organize important documents and office supplies in a cubicle. Labeling and color coding are also efficient methods to organization.

How do you decorate a cubicle?

A cubicle can be decorated to showcase one’s personal life, design tastes, and interests. Photographs, message boards, mirrors, and plants/terrariums can be added liven the space up. Stylish organizational materials and a color scheme can be chosen to spruce up a cubicle as well.

Office Workstations Guides
Browse through our curated Office Workstations Guides for additional categorizations, tips, details, variations, styles, and histories of Office Workstations. Guides provide additional insights into the unique properties and shared relationships between elements.

Office Workstations

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72" | 183 cm
96" | 244 cm
48 ft2 | 4.5 m2
Administrative Workstation
183.000
244.000
4.50
10
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Administrative Workstation3D model of the Administrative Workstation viewed in perspective3D model of the Administrative Workstation viewed in perspective
120" | 305 cm
144" | 366 cm
120 ft2 | 11.1 m2
Executive Workstation
305.000
366.000
11.10
40
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Executive WorkstationView of the Executive Workstation in 3D available for downloadView of the Executive Workstation in 3D available for download
96" | 244 cm
96" | 244 cm
64 ft2 | 5.9 m2
L-Shape Management Workstation
244.000
244.000
5.90
5
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L-Shape Management WorkstationView of the L-Shape Management Workstation in 3D available for downloadView of the L-Shape Management Workstation in 3D available for download
96" | 244 cm
144" | 366 cm
96 ft2 | 8.9 m2
Management Workstation
244.000
366.000
8.90
5
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Management Workstation3D model of the Management Workstation viewed in perspective3D model of the Management Workstation viewed in perspective
72" | 183 cm
72" | 183 cm
36 ft2 | 3.3 m2
Task Workstation
183.000
183.000
3.30
0
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Task WorkstationPerspective view of a 3D model of the Task WorkstationPerspective view of a 3D model of the Task Workstation
96" | 244 cm
96" | 244 cm
64 ft2 | 5.9 m2
U-Shape Management Workstation
244.000
244.000
5.90
5
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U-Shape Management WorkstationPerspective view of a 3D model of the U-Shape Management WorkstationPerspective view of a 3D model of the U-Shape Management Workstation
48" | 122 cm
72" | 183 cm
24 ft2 | 2.2 m2
Utility Task Workstation
122.000
183.000
2.20
0
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Utility Task WorkstationView of the Utility Task Workstation in 3D available for downloadView of the Utility Task Workstation in 3D available for download
24" | 61 cm
48" | 122 cm
16 ft2 | 1.5 m2
Utility Workstations
61.000
122.000
1.50
0
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Utility Workstations3D model of the Utility Workstation viewed in perspective3D model of the Utility Workstation viewed in perspective
Administrative Workstation | Cubicle

Administrative cubicles are upgraded office workstations sized to handle the day-to-day demands of workers requiring additional privacy, storage, and potential space to host casual exchanges. Because of these properties, administrative workstations are standard for mid-level employees juggling additional workloads beyond task-based work.

The Administrative Workstation | Cubicle has a width of 72" (183 cm), length of 96" (244 cm), and requires a total area of 48 ft2 (4.5 m2).

Drawing of Administrative Office Workstation | Cubicle designs with angled and square variations
Administrative cubicles are upgraded office workstations sized to handle the day-to-day demands of workers requiring additional privacy, storage, and potential space to host casual exchanges. Administrative workstations are standard for mid-level employees juggling workloads beyond task-based work.

The Administrative Workstation | Cubicle has a width of 72" (183 cm), length of 96" (244 cm), and requires a total area of 48 ft2 (4.5 m2).

Drawing of Administrative Office Workstation | Cubicle designs with angled and square variations
Administrative Workstation | Cubicle
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72" | 183 cm
Length:
96" | 244 cm
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48 ft2 | 4.5 m2

Benefits: Increased storage, privacy, visitors

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Administrative Workstation | Cubicle plan (perpendicular), plan (angled)

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Utility Task Workstation | Cubicle
Plan drawing of a Utility Task Workstation | Cubicle with dimensions and office employer for scale

Utility Task workstations are cubicles that offer increased privacy over a standard utility workstation while also providing more space and work surface. The Utility Task cubicle gives workers a more individualized zone to focus while still remaining open and connected to the larger office.

The Utility Task Workstation has a width of 48” (122 cm), length of 72" (183 cm), and requires a total area of 24 ft2 (2.2 m2).

Utility Task workstations are cubicles that offer increased privacy over a standard utility workstation while also providing more space and work surface. The Utility Task cubicle gives workers a more individualized zone to focus while still remaining open and connected to the larger office.

The Utility Task Workstation has a width of 48” (122 cm), length of 72" (183 cm), and requires a total area of 24 ft2 (2.2 m2).

Utility Task Workstation | Cubicle
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48" | 122 cm
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72" | 183 cm
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24 ft2 | 2.2 m2

Clearance: 2’-2.5’ | 61-76 cm
Uses: Private tasks, large work surface

Drawings include:
Utility Task Workstation | Cubicle plan, plan (office worker)

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Management Workstation | Cubicle
Plan drawing with dimensions showing the dimensions and operation of a Management Workstation | Cubicle

Management workstations are generous private cubicles that have grown to include additional space for hosting guests and teammates. Functioning similar to a traditional private office, management cubicles balance workplace efficiency and storage while providing an area to hold private team conversations and strategy sessions.

The Management Workstation Cubicle has a width of 96" (244 cm), length of 144" (366 cm), and requires a total area of 96 ft2 (8.9 m2).

Management workstations are generous private cubicles that have grown to include additional space for hosting guests and teammates. Functioning similar to a traditional private office, management cubicles balance workplace efficiency while providing an area for private team meetings.

The Management Workstation Cubicle has a width of 96" (244 cm), length of 144" (366 cm), and requires a total area of 96 ft2 (8.9 m2).

Management Workstation | Cubicle
Height:
Width:
96" | 244 cm
Length:
144" | 366 cm
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96 ft2 | 8.9 m2

Benefits: Private room, guest furniture

Drawings include:
Management Workstation | Cubicle plan, plan (office workers)

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Task Workstation | Cubicle

Task workstations are cubicles that balance privacy and floor planning efficiency while offering a spacious amount of work surfaces—making it one of the most popular cubicles. Because of its square modular dimensions, the task cubicle is an easy footprint to use when laying out an office plan.

The Task Workstation Cubicle has a width of 72" (183 cm), length of 72" (183 cm), and requires a total area of 36 ft2 (3.3 m2).

Pair of dimensioned drawings showing two variations of Task Workstations
Task workstations are cubicles that balance privacy and floor planning efficiency while offering a spacious amount of work surfaces—making it one of the most popular cubicles. Because of its square modular dimensions, the task cubicle is an easy footprint to use when laying out an office plan.

The Task Workstation Cubicle has a width of 72" (183 cm), length of 72" (183 cm), and requires a total area of 36 ft2 (3.3 m2).

Pair of dimensioned drawings showing two variations of Task Workstations
Task Workstation | Cubicle
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72" | 183 cm
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72" | 183 cm
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36 ft2 | 3.3 m2

Benefits: Spacious, square module, popular

Drawings include:
Task Workstation | Cubicle plan, plan (office worker)

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Executive Workstation | Cubicle
Plan drawing of an Executive Workstation | Cubicle with dimensions

Executive cubicles are the largest form of workstation and provide additional areas for hosting small teams and groups of workers. Perfect for upper-level workers that consistently need flexible and convenient meeting spaces, the executive workstation is spacious, private, and useful for all types of work and storage.

The Executive Workstation Cubicle has a width of 120" (305 cm), length of 144" (366 cm), and requires a total area of 120 ft2 (11.1 m2).

Executive cubicles are the largest form of workstation and provide areas for hosting small teams and groups of workers. Perfect for upper-level workers that need flexible and convenient meeting spaces, the executive workstation is spacious, private, and useful for all types of work and storage.

The Executive Workstation Cubicle has a width of 120" (305 cm), length of 144" (366 cm), and requires a total area of 120 ft2 (11.1 m2).

Executive Workstation | Cubicle
Height:
Width:
120" | 305 cm
Length:
144" | 366 cm
Depth:
Weight:
Area:
120 ft2 | 11.1 m2

Benefits: Private room, spacious team furniture

Drawings include:
Executive Workstation | Cubicle plan, plan (office workers)

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