Co-working has completely revolutionised the way millions of people work every day. Offering flexibility and collaboration, many traditional businesses are taking inspiration from these workspaces.

Paul Dare

Head of Design

Friday, 21st June 2024

2 minutes read time

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Key features of co-working office design

Open layouts - removing walls and partitions creates a more social and collaborative office culture.

Flexible workspaces - employees need a range of workspaces throughout the day; co-working office designs incorporate different workstations into their design such as hot desks, breakout areas and solo pods for employees to choose from.

Communal areas - adding kitchen areas and lounges where teams can gather, relax and work together, builds a sense of community.

Take a look at Alantra's office which embraces activity-based working - a system where employees choose which style of space to work in, according to the nature of their task.

Co-working at Alantra's trendsetting office

Co-working at Alantra's office

Why change?

Office design is constantly evolving for the better. Since the decline of the office cubicle in the 90s, it's been progressing towards more open and flexible designs. The benefits include:

Improved wellbeing - fewer physical barriers between desks encourages socialisation, whilst different areas to work and catch up in, stimulates the mind.
Better physical health - different zones encourage employees to move around throughout the day.
Neurodiverse-friendly workspace - there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all workspace, the co-working office design offers a variety of spaces for everyone’s needs.

If you think your office is ready for a redesign, contact our team today.