Modern offices offer employees more than just their own workspace. Office design increasingly takes into account the different needs and activities that will be carried out during the day. Spaces are created where creative processes can take place, areas where meetings and consultations can be held, and places where employees can relax for a moment.
In this blog, we discuss the various possibilities and the corresponding designs:
Workplaces and workspaces
The most obvious areas in office design are the workstations. However, there are of course various configurations, layouts, and approaches possible here too. Do you offer every employee a fixed workstation, or do you opt for flexible workstations?
A number of things to consider when designing workplaces:
- Consider ergonomics: ergonomic desks and office chairs prevent physical complaints among employees and improve productivity.
- Acoustics: working undisturbed is easier when the rooms are designed for this purpose. Acoustic partitions for desks are available, but freestanding partitions and acoustic ceiling elements are also options. There are even office cabinets that can help with acoustics.
- This brings us to the next point: storage space. Is there enough space to store folders, paperwork, and other supplies? Especially when using flexible workspaces, it is important to implement a clean desk policy and ensure there are enough office cabinets.
Meeting rooms
For important meetings and large consultations, it is nice to have a specific room set up for this purpose. Long conference tables and comfortable conference chairs ensure that everyone can consult in a pleasant manner.
On the other hand, you can also choose to create a more dynamic atmosphere in the meeting room by opting for sit-stand tables. Standing meetings are more efficient than sitting meetings!
With modern working methods, we are seeing meeting rooms being used more often for other purposes, such as informal discussions or as temporary workspaces. By creating an all-round design, the space can be used for multiple purposes and can be used for more than just meetings.
Places for informal meetings and consultations
Would you rather not furnish an entire meeting room, or keep the meeting room free for the most important consultations and meetings? Then create comfortable places where employees can consult undisturbed or hold short meetings.
When furnishing such spaces, consider the various lounge furniture items in our range. From complete lounge sets in modular systems to individual train benches or comfortable chairs and sofas. Many of these pieces of furniture offer optimal acoustics, ensuring that private conversations remain truly private.
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Making phone calls without being disturbed (and without disturbing others)
Want to make a phone call without disturbing your colleagues? There are solutions available for that too. The train benches and chairs mentioned above offer a solution thanks to their strong sound insulation. Another recommendation is the VetroIn telephone booth, where you can make phone calls without disturbing your colleagues. This telephone booth provides strong insulation, thereby limiting the nuisance caused by phone calls.
Canteen or café
The cafeteria and company café are the ideal places to unwind and relax after a hard day's work. A pleasant company cafeteria/café has a positive impact on productivity and increases employee satisfaction.
We have already written two detailed articles about designing the ideal company cafeteria:
- Design the perfect company cafeteria with these 6 tips
- Canteen design: 3x inspiration for a company canteen
Copy/reprint space
If printing and copying are done regularly within the company, it is nice to have a separate room for this. This prevents nuisance caused by the various printers and machines among employees, both mentally and in terms of their general well-being.
In addition, it is important that the equipment always functions properly and that safe, modern printing solutions are chosen. Wout Monseurs offers various printers and multifunctional devices from both Canon and HP. Wout Monseurs also offers its own service department, and thanks to our managed print services, your printers will never run out of toner. We also offer extensive financing options, so that a printer or multifunctional device never has to be a financial stumbling block.