Q: What are the various evolving trends in office spaces?
With the re-entry of the workforce back into the traditional workplace, the ask from the office has changed dramatically. The office has become an epicentre for collaboration, even more so than before. It has to cater to various forms of collaboration, for e.g.- one on one in person and virtual meetings, a mix of physical and virtual collaborators of varied group sizes.
This has also seen an emergence of virtual brainstorming/white-boarding tools such as Miro, Microsoft white board etc. Whereas the rise of one on one virtual meetings has seen offices opting for single-user phone booths.
With several offices moving into hybrid working with no fixed seating, companies are using app-based systems to assign seats/ meeting spaces.
Q: What are the different aspects considered while designing modern seating solutions?
2 years of confinement due to working from home has made everyone realise the importance of ergonomics while working. This has translated into companies making informed choices to cater to employees’ work point needs.
Acceleration in the number of standing desks and better ergonomic seating is key. Even collaborative spaces are mindfully detailed so that different postures are catered for.
Q: How has technology affected the treatment of seating arrangements?
App-based seat blocking in a hybrid environment is used widely. Seat booking systems can also help optimise office operations by concentrating in-office employees on a portion of the office floor plate (applicable in large offices when occupied partially). Companies are investing in electric standing desks so they cater to varied demographics.