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How to Create a Quiet Zone in Open Plan Offices
Back to listings How to Create a Quiet Zone in Open Plan Offices Office Fitout A quiet zone is a dedicated space in an office with reduced distractions and inspiration for deep work. They are in high demand in many corporate offices, especially those with open plans. Designing and constructing a quiet zone requires strategic planning that works with the space available and the needs of the workplace.
From branded fitouts to strategic architectural choices, a quiet zone can be incorporated into your office floor plan. At Skelcon , we design corporate offices so that businesses get the most out of their space. Our specialty lies in the quality of the fitout and the process , with designing tailored features like quiet zones to elevate the experience of the office. Read more to find out how we create quiet zones that work for your business.
Adding zoned areas can be achieved using a few techniques: offsetting a portion of the floor plan or positioning partition walls and furniture to create barriers. As a standard solution for quiet zones, it can be challenging to achieve this in an open-plan office without undertaking significant construction.
Partition walls are fantastic temporary solutions that can not only block out a small space, but can also add decorative features to the office. When positioned in the corners of the office or lined along walls with adequate seating, it can promote beneficial quiet zones that can't be achieved in the open.
The materials used in a quiet zone can change the usability of the space for its intended use. For instance, acoustic materials that amplify noise are not ideal and can lead to a disturbing environment, particularly when multiple people are present.
Porous materials like soft fabric furnishings, plush rugs and carpets, and insulated walls can absorb sound. It's best to avoid hard and smooth surfaces in this space, like concrete, glass, metal, and even some types of hardwood.
Modular furniture fitouts refer to smaller units that construct an overall individualised space for solitary work. This allows for minimal interaction and improved productivity. After all, collaborative work is not typically quiet work.
This feature is a creative and easily changeable solution that takes place in the final stage of a construction fitout. Furnishing a space can play a significant role in the overall aesthetic and atmosphere, which means a low-key and non-distracting design is essential here.
Your commercial office space isn't just about being usable. It's got everything to do with telling the story of your brand. A quiet zone is a part of this brand story; creating spaces that exceed your business's needs and giving you room to grow on both individual and company levels.
At Skelcon, we create these spaces in a well-designed, collaborative effort so that no matter who walks through your door, the brand is top of mind. For inspiration on the quiet zone that works for you, you can view our commercial fitouts here , or talk to our Skelcon design and joinery divisions for a tailored experience.
Planning a fitout? Talk to the team that delivers these ideas daily on 02 4952 1100.