Posts Tagged ‘office cubicle design’

A Different Kind of Office Cubicle Design

Monday, May 16th, 2011

The coolest artists and architects always seem to be the ones who can take everyday objects and materials and help you see them in a new light. Francesca Bonesio and Nicolas Guirad do just that with their 37.2 collection. Here’s a “production cube” or cube office that is made entirely of steel and plywood. The wood is applied layer upon layer in a meta version of the method used to create plywood in the first place.

The name of the design “Le Petit Oiseau Va Sortir” adds a final layer of complexity. It translates roughly as “The Small Bird will Leave”. Anyone who has ever felt cooped up or caged in an office or cubicle can probably resonate with that sentiment. The artists claim their purpose is to stimulate the imagination rather than shaping it with this micro-architecture. This piece certainly provides food for thought. Share yours in the comments!

Acoustics In Work Environments & Office Cubicle Design

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

57 Noise signIn a busy call center with lots of people sharing workstations in close proximity, creating a quiet atmosphere is out of the question. However, there are a number of ways to effectively address noise and make the volume level tolerable. Office design layout is one part of the puzzle. For example, large open spaces with tiled floors tend to control noise poorly and should be avoided. Office cubicle design is another aspect of the overall noise/privacy picture. The materials used to form the core of the panels generally determine the NRC and STC rating of each product.

The performance of a building’s air handling system or other constantly running equipment can also be a major factor in overall acoustic comfort. A moving part that isn’t well lubricated can cause annoying squeaking or rattling that drives workers slowly mad. Of course, for situations where strategically generated white noise can increase the level of privacy, many companies install sound masking technology. With 70% of office employees claiming that they could be more productive in a less noisy work environment, remodeling for greater acoustic tranquility might be a “sound” investment indeed.

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