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Diversified spaces that improve productivity
Are you the kind of boss who likes to be constantly in the heat of the moment or who prefers a closed space to think better? Often both environments are needed.
“What people increasingly want is not cubicles or open spaces, but a variety of office spaces", says David Drews, Partner and Design Director, Allied London
Open office spaces are popular nowadays and many companies are adopting them in order to stimulate collaboration within the team or to create an environment conducive to creativity, benefits that we had reported in our article. In addition to allowing everyone to benefit from the outside light, the open spaces provide a very interesting aspect of grandeur.
On the other hand, working together inevitably increases the overall noise level, because all conversations, whether on the phone or between colleagues, spread and are heard by everyone. Because of this, some employees will want to work in a closed room or even from home.
How to reconcile the needs of each and make the most of each type of layout? By opting for modular spaces.
The balance between collective and individual needs
Knowing that employees will sometimes need to concentrate and sometimes to exchange, new types of layout have appeared: modular workspaces.
Whether for thinking, collaborating or communicating, modular spaces offer the great advantage of allowing the employee to choose a space adapted to their task.
It is by analyzing the tasks that people have to perform during the day that it is possible to come up with a design that offers the best of both worlds. Thus, to the open and collaborative spaces are added individual cabins or creative zones for small groups. For these needs, removable walls will be a great help!
Are you rethinking your spaces?
Three tips for moving in the right direction:
Open office spaces are popular nowadays and many companies are adopting them in order to stimulate collaboration within the team or to create an environment conducive to creativity, benefits that we had reported in our article. In addition to allowing everyone to benefit from the outside light, the open spaces provide a very interesting aspect of grandeur.
On the other hand, working together inevitably increases the overall noise level, because all conversations, whether on the phone or between colleagues, spread and are heard by everyone. Because of this, some employees will want to work in a closed room or even from home.
How to reconcile the needs of each and make the most of each type of layout? By opting for modular spaces.
The balance between collective and individual needs
Knowing that employees will sometimes need to concentrate and sometimes to exchange, new types of layout have appeared: modular workspaces.
Whether for thinking, collaborating or communicating, modular spaces offer the great advantage of allowing the employee to choose a space adapted to their task.
It is by analyzing the tasks that people have to perform during the day that it is possible to come up with a design that offers the best of both worlds. Thus, to the open and collaborative spaces are added individual cabins or creative zones for small groups. For these needs, removable walls will be a great help!
Are you rethinking your spaces?
Three tips for moving in the right direction:
- To fully understand the needs, nothing better than to consult the employees. They will be able to tell you what will be useful and beneficial to them. To do this, you can use a poll or organize discussions.
- To enrich the approach, it is interesting to analyze the development options from the perspective of operations. Consider frequent employee tasks and travel to improve workspace plans and efficiency.
- For inspiration, look at how other desks with similar needs are designed. Analyze these examples from different points of view (aesthetic, functional, etc.) to benefit from them.
To support you in your projects, our office layout experts will be able to guide you towards the best choices. Tell us about your needs, we love challenges!
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