OIP-30 Create an additionnal attractive area separated with movable walls for 2 to 3 desks

[mvglasenapp]

In order to make the large empty space on the northern side of the office more attractive, create a new separated area with movable walls (in order to be able to quickly remove it when the open space is needed, for events i.e.) for 2 to 3 desks, as to be seen in red on this layout plan:

We could use:

• "block walls": https://shop.movisi.com/de/regale-und-raumteiler/LINK-Raumteiler.html => easy and funny to set up, good looking, many arrangements possible, but not completely closed (with wholes), nor sound absorbing

OR

• sound absorbing office dividers: https://www.amazon.de/Novigami-Freistehend-Schallschutz-Raumtrenner-Raumteiler/dp/B0924ZT6JP/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=Akustik-Trennwand&qid=1639052815&sr=8-8 => easy to set up, optically closed (no wholes), sound absorbing, but maybe not so attractive (we can choose under many other similar models later if this option is chosen)

Input on the movable walls style would be greatly appreciated

[ligi]

Maybe something organic / plants or bamboo could also be nice here: https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/bambus-bambusrohre-als-sichtschutz-ca-200-x-160-cm-raumteiler/1952456586-87-3352

Rollable whiteboards could also be nice and dual-use - more whiteboards are good anyway and they could have a second use as a room divider.

[franzihei]

Comment on the different options:

"block walls": https://shop.movisi.com/de/regale-und-raumteiler/LINK-Raumteiler.html => easy and funny to set up, good looking, many arrangements possible, but not completely closed (with wholes), nor sound absorbing

I think this is not a good option because it will be hard to keep clean (dust will settle everywhere on the individual pieces)

sound absorbing office dividers

I think these are a good option. There are different heights available, some are ~180 high and some ~120ish. I guess the lower ones have the advantage that it's not dark inside the separated space but the disadvantage that sound/noise will travel a bit more.

Rollable whiteboards could also be nice and dual-use - more whiteboards are good anyway and they could have a second use as a room divider.

i also like the movable whiteboards idea. or movable pinboards. :) one could also combine 1-2 movable whiteboards with 1-2 of the acoustic room dividers on the one side and on the other side

[fjl]

I proposed the modular blocks. I checked a lot of options because ultimately, I'm supposed to be the one who sits in this area. I don't want to sit in a box consisting of gray panels or 8 whiteboards.

Also, I think the sound absorption is not going to work very well. It is way more effective to just get a carpet.

[franzihei]

If somebody keeps them clean I don't mind the modular blocks, just saying they will get dusty etc. :) Also agree that getting a carpet (or using the one from upstairs in the sofa area, I want to get a new one for that area ;)) and installing the sound absorbing panels on walls and ceiling should help a bit!

[franzihei]

Just saw that the modules can fit regular plant containers, that could actually look cute (to have 2-3 plants in there).

[gballet]

None of these solutions solve the sound problem. Proper walls have to be built.