As mentioned elsewhere in our guides, the modern office is multifaceted, serving many needs. One role that can easily be overlooked is the need to allow interaction and discussion between staff, either within a department or inter-department. Furniture and its layout can play a big part. It goes without saying that the business case for this must be defined and understood.
The traditional meeting or conference room can have a somewhat rigid feel which isn't suited to free-thinking and sharing of ideas. Various other schemes have been proposed which often centre around a collaboration tables.
Functionality
With the proliferation of numerous electronic devices into the workplace such as phones, tablets and laptops, it is usually wise to incorporate a reasonable amount of power outlets. These are typically 240v mains or USB. Some installations might also have audio visual (AV) connections. However this is sometimes dispensed with in favour of wireless solutions. The way in which these sockets and associated wires are routed and (frequently) hidden is called cable management. Rigg offers a number of solutions for this and can usually accommodate custom requests.
Design & Style
According to any existing furniture there are several styles that can be made. Here are some examples:
- steel frame with wooden top
- plywood base and top with optional high pressure laminate (HPL) surface.
Both of these fundamentally different styles can be made in a variety of colours.
Different shapes and sizes are available to suit a given situation. We have made many types of over the years, from small and round to long and high, all with co-worker participation in mind.