When it comes to open-plan offices, we tend to associate them with open and totally partionless workspaces. This type of layout has transformed over time into the more hybrid-like setup we see today, which includes areas with multiple workstations and more intimate, private areas like break areas, meeting rooms and waiting rooms.
The importance of acoustic analysis
When planning and designing spaces, carrying out a thorough acoustic analysis to identify the ideal reverberation times for the different activities in each area is fundamental. Let’s look at a few examples:
- In a collective space with several workstations, people need to be able to both interact and pay due concentration to individual activities
- In break areas, the reverberation time should be minimised to ensure that the environment is suitable for breaks while remaining compatible with ongoing activities
- There must be an appropriate level of privacy for conversations that take place in waiting rooms and meeting rooms
Acoustic solutions for offices and work environments
Caruso Acoustic offers a wide range of solutions, ceiling- or wall-mounted products, suspended from the ceiling, or free-standing with floor support, ensuring maximum flexibility in terms of configurations. The panels can be customised by size, colour and upholstery-fabric prints, and include integrated LED lights that make them suitable for a variety of settings and for the purpose of the environment.
Some examples of acoustic solutions in office environments:
