  We present the design and user study of an installation for office workers,
enabling moments of temporal diversity and connection to nature. The
installation is a form of creative computing experience that departs from the
traditional focus on office technologies for productivity. Drawing on
neuroscience insights and the slowing effect of nature sounds on time
perception, we created an immersive, slow interaction, generative AI
installation that composes an audiovisual space - serving as a perceptual
portal into temporal realms beyond the linear rhythm of the office. Our study
investigates the lived experiences of 18 office workers, gathered via
explicitation interviews, observational notes, and video recordings, analysed
through an inductive thematic analysis. Key findings highlight the ephemeral
qualities in creative computing experiences using generative AI, its potential
to foster contemplative practices, amplify ecological temporalities, and
reshape office workers' engagement with their environment. Our design and user
study offer research and practical implications for utilising creative
computing to enrich office experiences.
