In the world of commercial interior design, the open concept office space has dominated over the last decade. Visit any B2B company website or news stories about the economy, you’re bound to see large, open spaces dominated by multi-seat desks, booths, and break-out tables.
The prevalence of open concept as a design scheme is primarily due to the rising influence of tech companies and their preference for high-speed, informal collaboration and communication. Founders and CEOs who started their companies on an old poker table in their garage have little patience for the cubicle layout they left behind to follow their dreams.
It’s also driven by the recent ascent of coworking space providers, which provide remote workers with a dedicated workspace they can use if they lack the room at home or while traveling. Companies like WeWork and Regus intentionally design their offices to be as open and contemporary as possible, working to distance themselves from the “cubicle farm” as much as possible.
While open office designs certainly have their perks – they promote easy communication and community and provide a more open and breathable atmosphere – they also have their drawbacks. Open offices provide little to no privacy, exposing every worker on the floor to the noises and movements of every other worker.
Open office spaces also lack the kind of equipment that benefits the organizational habits of employees. Rather than having dedicated cabinet space that workers can customize for their own needs and workflow, open offices are first come, first served in terms of space, meaning employees will need to cart everything they need around with them.
While the ‘cubicle farm’ gets a bad wrap, it does offer employees significant benefits that they wouldn’t get in a more open environment. The added privacy means they can focus on what’s in front of them rather than being distracted by movement across the floor. Plus, no one enjoys feeling like they’re being constantly watched and monitored.
Cubicles provide a dedicated and secluded space that employees can customize to fit their needs and style. Personal items can be kept at their desk, providing conversation starters that can help grow relationships in the office and provide for better collaboration in the future.
Not all cubicle systems are made alike, however. The typical drab cubicle may hurt more than it helps, which is why solutions like the System 2 provide dozens of customization options to add color and aesthetic variance to your office space.
If you are looking for new cubicles in LA or Orange County, Creative Office Design is the preferred supplier for Novo System 2 cubicle systems, along with dozens of others. The company has been serving southern California for decades, and its designs are featured in many of the largest and most prestigious company offices in the area.
While open offices have enjoyed their time in the sun, today’s employees value the privacy and customizability afforded by the classic cubicle system. To get your hands on the best options available, give Creative Office Design a call.
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