It boosts engagement or empathy, appeals to many of the senses and misunderstandings are easier to rule out. And alongside official meetings, it’s those spur-of-the-moment encounters with people from other departments that are becoming an increasingly important way of finding new ideas and questioning old ones. Encouraging people to talk to one another and the potential involved are probably the key reasons why working in the office will still be essential in the future.

Which is why the human-centered workplace offers both versatile and single-purpose spaces. In this case, the design of the conference room symbolises an open and approachable type of corporate culture. 

• The design concept featuring our contemporary Graph range offers well-being, purpose, corporate identity and superior collaborative options.
• In order to underscore the feeling that everybody’s part of one team, whatever their position in the hierarchy, the choice of materials and colours is based on the overarching design concept.
• The Occo conference seating is a good match with the ON office chairs and shows that meeting attendees are valued.
• Both models encourage users to keep fit by moving, which is an integral component of the furniture concept as a whole.

Pods in the space can be reserved and are equally ideal for planned meetings where further attendees join remotely. If necessary, these areas can be screened off to offer acoustic and visual privacy. Occo high tables and Occo bar stools are also ideal for meetings requiring a more relaxed touch and greater engagement. The colours and materials chosen have a natural, emotive appeal, which is becoming more and more significant in an increasingly technology-driven, abstract working environment.

With the same Occo furniture, the open-plan meeting zones are equally informal and perfect for brief stand-up meetings where neither visual nor acoustic privacy are required. Making these areas part of an open office fosters transparency and understanding across departments and allows spontaneous chats without disturbing others.

An in-house kitchen doubles as a venue for planned and unplanned interaction where people arrange to meet for a bite to eat or a cup of coffee and others join them spontaneously. These types of encounters are always informal and therefore exceptionally important for creating a team spirit and building trust. 

• Graph tables and Insit benches bring people together.

• The Occo high table is a good choice for anyone who prefers to stand for a quick chat and snack. 

On the other hand, the public café on the ground floor is a place where guests can see and get to know new faces. The café is a bright and cheerful venue which also allows people to engage with others outside of their organisation.