Sharp changes of direction to access Exit

[blugosi]

Is there a requirement or even recommendation to avoid sharp turns (say 90 degrees) right before an exit at a large assembly occupancy?
I have always tried to maintain a minimum 125 (90+35) degrees right in from of the exit enclosure so that potential evacuees don't have to turn abruptly to enter the final exit vestibule.
I have been getting requests to build office space as shown in the area hatched with orange colour , and architects are politely telling me that my approach with the 125 degrees is unheard of and not required by any code.
What do you think?
Exit arrangement

 

[classicT]

Remember that the code is a minimum standard, not a best practice.

While I am not familiar with what you are doing, doesn't mean that you are wrong to do so.