Apr 25

Modern office concepts: This is what the office of the future will look like

Office work used to mean a fixed desk, fixed hours and a fixed schedule. In the wake of New Work, however, flexibility and personal responsibility are more important today. More and more people now work from anywhere and no longer sit at a desk from 9-5.

This presents companies with new challenges: How can offices be designed so that they remain a place where people enjoy working despite modern and flexible working models?

The answer lies in smart and modern office concepts that combine the best of both worlds. In this article, you can find out what these look like and which of them is the most future-proof.

The importance of modern offices in the new world of work

In recent years, many companies have realised that their employees can be productive from home. The problem? A lot of office space is empty, but still costing money. The solution is not to get rid of offices altogether, but to use them more efficiently so that they remain relevant in the future.

Although we can work from anywhere, the modern office is more than just a place to work. It is a social meeting place, a place for teamwork, spontaneous exchanges and creative ideas. As a result, many employees are happy to return to the home office - if it offers the right benefits.

Examples of modern office concepts

Traditional office concepts have a fundamental problem: too much sitting, too little movement. In the wake of New Work, however, the days of rigid desk structures are slowly coming to an end.

In order to adapt to the changing world of work, companies are increasingly looking for solutions to turn their offices back into attractive places where their employees enjoy working.

In the coworking space “Neue Denkerei” in Kassel, the future of work is clearly tangible. Flexible workspaces such as the ball pool promote creative work and inspiring exchanges.

What do modern workplaces look like?

The possibilities for designing modern workplaces are many and varied. Flexible, open space concepts that promote collaboration and well-being are particularly in vogue. A distinction can be made between the following five concepts in particular - although we (spoiler) have a clear favorite:

• 1. The Open Space Office
  An open-plan office is basically a modern version of the classic open-plan office. It relies on open spaces without fixed walls in which many employees work together. There are usually only a few partition walls or closed rooms, which makes communication easier. However, it can also be noisy and restless as everyone is in an open space.


• 2. The combined office
  The combi-office combines open-plan office elements with separate retreat areas. While the open-plan area is used for collaboration and communication, there are separate individual offices or small team offices next to it where employees can withdraw for concentrated work. Glass partitions or mobile partition systems are often used to maintain an open atmosphere while still allowing sufficient privacy.


• 3. The reversible office
  Instead of prescribing fixed structures, the reversible office concept relies on modular furniture, movable partitions and adaptable work areas that can be changed as required. Within a very short space of time, a conference room can be converted into several individual workstations or a team work area can be transformed into an event space.


• 4. Desksharing
  With desk sharing, employees no longer have a fixed workstation, but choose a free desk each day - either on a first-come, first-served basis or via a digital booking system.


• 5. The Multispace office
  The Multispace Office is the logical evolution of the traditional office and combines the best of open-space, combi and reversible office concepts. It offers a variety of different work zones that can be flexibly adapted to the different needs of employees.
  
  While open-plan offices often suffer from noise and lack of privacy, multi-space offices offer an intelligent layout: there are not only open and closed areas, but also focus zones, creative spaces, lounge areas, telephone booths, stand-up meeting spaces and relaxation areas.
  
  This combination of different workspaces not only increases productivity, but also employee satisfaction, as the office adapts to the people and not the other way around.

Ergonomically equipped meeting rooms - such as here in the light-flooded conference room in the Neue Denkerei coworking space with the Aeris Numo Comfort conference chair - ensure productive meetings and real enlightenment.

So what exactly is the office of the future?

The challenge is to create a place where people enjoy spending time - a place that is not only functional, but also inspiring. In fact, there is already such a place where this concept works perfectly: At home.

People who work from home intuitively choose the best place for the task at hand - sometimes concentrated at their desk, sometimes creative at the kitchen table, sometimes relaxed in the living room. And this principle should also be reflected in the office.

But isn't that a contradiction in terms if we want employees to return from working from home and design the office so that it feels like home? No, quite the opposite!

The office of the future is no longer a rigid construct, but a place that adapts flexibly to people's needs. Different work zones - from focus areas for concentrated individual work to meeting zones for teamwork and creative spaces for the exchange of ideas - create a working environment that promotes both productivity and well-being.

This is precisely where the Aeris Active Office® concept comes in as a multi-space office, providing the answer to the challenges of the modern working world.

The Aeris Active Office® concept

The Aeris Active Office® concept takes the multispace principle to a new level - with flexible work areas, ergonomic furniture and movement-enhancing solutions that perfectly combine productivity and well-being.

Instead of rigid structures, it offers versatile zones for productive work, creative meetings and relaxing breaks. Dynamic office chairs such as the Aeris Swopper, theAeris Numo Comfort or the Aeris Muvman promote movement in every work area.

The result is an office that perfectly harmonizes productivity, teamwork and relaxation, thus shaping the future of modern working environments.

The Aeris Active Office® concept covers a wide variety of office spaces: meeting and conference rooms, break rooms, active workspaces, retreats and lounge areas.

What equipment should a modern office have?

A modern office should be functional, flexible and motivating. In our checklist, we have summarized once again which equipment should definitely not be missing in a modern office.

The advantages of Multispace Offices at a glance

• 1. Health and well-being
  Rigid, prolonged sitting is one of the biggest problems of traditional office concepts and is increasingly recognized as a health risk. In multispace offices, such as the Aeris Active Office® concept, movement is deliberately encouraged through ergonomic office solutions. Alternating between sitting, standing and working positions prevents health problems such as back pain and tension, while also increasing the well-being of employees.


• 2. Produktivity
  Healthy employees are more productive! Ergonomic office equipment ensures that employees keep moving throughout the day. This promotes blood circulation and oxygen supply to the brain, which increases both the ability to concentrate and productivity.


• 3. Flexibility
  Multispace offices create modern and flexible workspaces for different types of work. Modern technologies allow workstations to be reserved flexibly and spaces to be managed efficiently.


• 4. Attractive workplace
  The different areas and room zones create a versatile working environment that focuses on the needs of the employees. This creates an attractive workplace that promotes agile working and interaction and makes employees happy to come back to the office from their home office.



Thanks to flexible, modular furniture and movable partitions, modern office concepts with large open spaces such as the Neue Denkerei open space are ideal for all kinds of settings - workshops, events, live streams, conferences, ... - depending on what is required at the time.




To summarize: What modern offices need

A modern office is more than just a workplace - it is a place that promotes productivity, well-being and creativity. Ergonomics, flexibility and an inspiring atmosphere are key to ensuring that employees feel comfortable and enjoy coming to the office.

The Aeris Active Office concept is the answer to the challenges of modern companies! With its dynamic room design, it transforms rigid offices into flexible, lively working environments. The result? More flexibility, better collaboration and a new, modern working culture. This is the office of the future.🚀