Abstract: A large body of assessment literature suggests a connection between architecture and design and how people work in spaces. The gap in previous research of architecture and design's impact on humans don't include how and what people were affected by specifically in spaces and furthermore what different types of work people can do based on architecture and design characteristics. This paper explores the ideas of how different concepts of architecture and design affect peoples’ motivation to do work and what work that entails. To test different variables a survey was created to ask participants specific questions regarding their own thoughts and perceptions of the spaces shown to them. The main findings were the following 1.) a white room was better for working in as it was less distracting than the other coolros and allowed participants to focus and want to work; 2.) architectural features, in this case window types and lighting, suggest that people prefer more natural light for relaxing but for working less light is optimal for working; 3.) A layout of a room dedicated what actions people wanted to do in a room. A room with relaxing and work in mind was best for participants to have the freedom and motivation to do multiple activities .These findings suggest that architecture and design impact what people do in a space and what people want to do based on peoples’ moods and perspectives. Implementation of more dynamic architecture and desgin can promote work and more freedom to do all types of activities in all types of spaces.