Office 2022 - office space trends

1. Hybrid working model

Organisations are clearly changing their attitude towards the idea of a centralised workplace, shifting to a hybrid style of working that combines remote and in-office work. A modern, well-designed hybrid office is a place for employees to work, meet and integrate. It is supposed to provide a high level of comfort at work, but its main job is to build a sense of belonging, maintain relationships and shape the bond between the employee and the organisation. That is why it is so important to arrange space properly, with separate zones for different functions that allow employees to work focused, do some creative work, or have a place for team meetings or relaxation. Here, everyone will find a place for themselves, tailored to their individual needs and the tasks at hand.

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2. Mobility

A modern office space must be flexible and respond quickly to ever-changing needs. There are no rows of desks or typical conference rooms here. Instead, there are hot desks used by employees who are currently working in the office or mobile acoustic booths for small meetings. With it, the interior has additional space, which can be arranged as you see fit using mobile furniture. Swivel chairs, stackable chairs, modular sofas, and lightweight partitions can be stowed away or rearranged if necessary, quickly changing the office configuration.
Visualisation of a hybrid office

3. Individual workspace

Accustomed to working alone, we may feel a great deal of discomfort when we return to the office. Noise and a large number of people in the office can effectively distract us and have an adverse effect on our efficiency. That's why perfectly soundproofed booths and cubes and other designated retreats that allow you to work focused will become more and more common in open space. There will also be cosy quiet zones looking more like a home than an office, where you can relax and recharge your batteries.

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4. In biophilic design style

Speaking of relaxation... biophilic design is on the rise. Locked in our homes, we missed the world. Now even more so than before, we feel ill when we are confined in stuffy rooms with no daylight or greenery. That's why Office 2022 will be full of greenery, forms, textures and colours that refer to nature. The interiors will be dominated not only by natural materials such as wood and stone, but also by furniture with shape or function that imitates the outside world. Opening up the office and including an outdoor space that stimulates creativity can also convince employees to choose the office as a place to work.
 

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5. Technology in the office

Technology has played an important role in office design, but changing work styles have caused a real boom in these types of solutions. In 2022, we will expect offices and furniture to support and facilitate online meetings. The office arrangement will increase the number of small huddle spaces, well-connected quick meeting rooms. Acoustic booths and cubes with monitors are a great way to keep your team connected while working from home or discussing a presentation with a customer remotely. Conventional meeting rooms can be transformed into "audio rooms" soundproofed with acoustic panels and equipped with recording equipment. Furniture such as tables, sofas, and pouffes will feature technology-supportive elements such as built-in phone chargers, USB and HDMI outlets.

6. Sustainable design

When we talk about the office of the future, we cannot forget about sustainability. This is probably the hottest trend of 2022 that will stay with us for a long time. Now, it's no longer enough to have a marketing message about recycling, we need to be authentic and conscious about office and furniture design. Sustainable office designs look for materials that are environmentally friendly, non-toxic, recycled and recyclable. One example is the Oceanic fabric available in our offer, which consists of 100% polyester recycled from plastic. More and more such solutions will emerge in the upcoming year.

Summary

In 2022 office design, the focus will be on people, their needs and well-being. Depending on the tasks at hand, employees should have an option to choose a workspace for themselves that provides optimal comfort. Bejot solutions make it possible to divide the open space into functional zones where you can perform your duties focused, work creatively with your team or organise a meeting with a customer, and most importantly - among people. This type of office will become an even more important differentiator when it comes to employee retention.