At the base of Maslow’s Hierarchy of human needs are the biological and physiological needs.   Food is part of this bottom tier.  As you move up the pyramid of the hierarchy into psychological and self-actualization levels, words like “relationship”, “creativity”, and “achievement” appear.  Consider the impact that food has on qualities of life such as these.  Food is often an acknowledgement of achievement (an in a birthday cake).  Creativity can be sparked from a good meal.  Many of our best work relationships are built over the ritual of lunch.  Food is a key component of a fulfilling and value rich work experience.

Humana Cincinnati’s Café at Eden Park was designed to enhance the associate experience through the quality of food.  The following article defines the goals and attributes of the new experience of food for the 1,200 people working at the Cincinnati Headquarters.

Facility Design Project of the Month, Jan. 2010: The Humana Café at Eden Park, Cincinnati

Tags: Experience, Needs
Posted in Design, People, Workplace