Working without distractions is not a utopia; soundproofing an office is undoubtedly the best ally of concentrated work. In this post, we will talk about three alternatives.
New workspaces are designed taking into account the activities carried out by employees in their day-to-day activities: the way they relate to each other and in the management model or culture of each company. For years, the trend has been aimed at Open Space, that is, breaking down the walls that separate hierarchies and promoting more horizontal organizations from the office design, generating greater teamwork and facilitating co-creation.
Soundproofing an Open Space office
The traditional concept that revolves around private offices has long been obsolete. In the Open Space model, the key is to create an open space where everyone in a company and their outside collaborators.
For the concept to work, it is necessary that the spaces designated for collaborative activities and tasks that require concentration coexist in this open office. That is, pay attention to both confidentiality and socialization needs.
Companies are already enjoying many of the advantages resulting from applying this model: It breaks with traditional hierarchies and therefore adapts more to current leadership styles, it optimizes space, facilitates collaboration between teams, and promotes socialization and a good working environment.
However, the Open Space also has its drawbacks, mainly related to the difficulty of working concentrated with so many simultaneous conversations or phone calls.
How to make a quiet space
How to make an quiet spot in an office designed in Open Space? There are different solutions to alleviate the inconveniences that we have just mentioned. The screens, cabins or partitions isolate us acoustically without completely breaking with the open style.
Acoustic booths for greater concentration and privacy
Acoustic booths are an increasingly present element in modern offices . Aesthetically, they break the monotony of the space, but also functionally they are a great solution for creating optimal spaces for concentration, whether individual, to make phone calls or for intensive concentrated work, or for teamwork that requires a bit more more privacy.
In these times when the health and safety of people is a priority in organizations, at Ofita we recommend the new Vetrospace acoustic booths with three antiviral and bacterial properties:
- Antimicrobial Lighting by VLD. VLD safely, continuously and effectively destroys bacteria and viruses in the air and on the surface. Unlike UV lighting, the VLD (Visual Light Desinfection) lighting in these cabinets is completely safe and at the same time highly effective against bacteria and other microbes.
- Surface treatment – Antimicrobial coating with nanotechnology.
- Smart ventilation ***, HEPA 13, + 60 l / s. To renew the air and eliminate particles with a possible viral load that remain suspended in the air.
Screens for offices, a healthy and effective alternative
Glass office partitions are also perfect for creating isolated environments in an Open Space without losing the visibility of the environment and natural light. They can be totally in you transparent, translucent or more opaque, as needed.
Another alternative to soundproof an office, especially for multipurpose spaces, is the mobile partition. It allows you to reconfigure the office and go from one large space to several smaller ones quickly and easily, just by exerting light pressure on the partition.
Sound absorbing screens or dividers
We can also create a much more agile and personal acoustic room with screens or dividers. They are the recommended alternative when we need more flexibility and the need for insulation is less. They facilitate the creation and separation of spaces and the acoustic isolation of a large part of the surrounding sounds, thanks to their sound absorbing properties. Ofita’s are modular and customizable in size, upholstery, and colors.
