The case against noise... Research findings confirm improvements resulting from increased speech privacy. Focus The ability of office workers to focus on their tasks improved by 47% Distractions Conversational distractions decreased by 51% Error-rates Performance of standard information worker tasks improved by 10% Stress When measured in terms of the actual physical symptoms of stress, stress was reduced by 27% David M. Sykes, Ph.D. (2004)
Perceptions & attitudes More than 70% of workers believe noise is the most significant workplace distraction Over 80% of workers believe a quieter environment would enable them to be more productive The majority of workers believe reducing distracting noise increases their productivity The majority of workers identify conversation as the type of noise that most affects work performance Armstrong World Industries. Dynasound, Milliken & Company, Steelcase, and the American Society of Interior Designers (2005) Over 80% of workers believe a quieter environment would enable them to be more productive
Spacio pods range Mini Phone Booth (MPB) 1000 Phone Booth (PB) Mini Pod (MP) Mini Work Pod Slider (MWPS) 1220 1595 2032 1000 1220 1220 1524 643mm door opening 783mm door opening 1000 Work 783mm door opening 850mm door opening Lounge Pod (LP) 2388 Work Pod Slider (WPS) 2388 1080 1524 834mm door opening 850mm door opening
Spacio pods range Double Lounge Pod (DLP) Meeting Pod (MP) 1080 2388 Black or white furniture frames and tops to co-ordinate with your pod spec... 1080 3048 2370 834mm door opening Noise levels in a typical open plan office range between 45 and 55 db. Noise created inside the Spacio Booths and Pods are reduced by up to 35 db, providing a significant increase in speech privacy 834mm door opening
Spacio MPB Spacio Mini Phone Booth is a new smaller footprint single user privacy call booth for the office. This mini booth is compact, taking only 1000 x 1000mm square and is still acoustically lined, providing a private escape from office noise. It provides office staff a retreat to hold quick private telephone calls at any time, no matter how busy the surrounding work area may be. Spacio Mini Phone Booth offers a hydraulically closing door, quietly sealing behind you it protects you from distracting sounds, meaning concentration levels are significantly increased. Spacio Phone Booths now offer two standard external frame finishes to choose from, namely Galaxy Dark and Comet Ice. For the booth s internal upholstery there are a standard range of fabric options available.
Spacio MPB Standard specification External dimensions : 1000 wide x 1000 deep x 2250mm high Internal dimensions : 860 wide x 860 deep x 2100mm high 10mm toughened glass door, hinged with a 300mm bar handle LED ceiling light and fan run by a passive infra-red motion sensor Wall mounted socket :1x power and 2x USB ports Internal and external acoustic lined upholstered straight screen fabric panels Interior fabric options : Dark Grey or Light Grey Frame finish options : Galaxy Dark or Comet Ice Exterior fabric range : Camira Synergry (page 23) 4,848.18 (excluding VAT, delivery and installation) Optional extras 1. Corner shelf : 30mm thick with ply edge detail 2. Upgrade to standard power socket : additional 2x RJ45 ports 3. Customised graphic manifestation 4. Full frosting to door panel Cost 67.50 148.50
Spacio PB Spacio Phone Booths solve office related problems associated with staff looking for privacy in the open plan office. Providing enough space for a single user, Spacio Phone Booths provide 95% speech privacy for personal calls, Skype video conference calls or a space for uninterrupted work with integrated lighting and air circulation fan. Equipped with the best acoustics on the market, Spacio Phone Booth offers a quiet space with the option of adding furniture. You can specify your Spacio with or without the small shelf and then furnish it with either a stool or chair. Spacio Phone Booths are constructed using glazed glass and acoustic lined upholstered straight screen panels, with a clear hinged door. Easy to install and mobile should you ever need to relocate to a new office, Spacio Office Phone Booth can be easily moved if required. The amount of upholstered and clear panels can be changed but bear in mind that the upholstered panels add to the acoustic effectiveness of the office phone booth. Spacio Phone Booths are the most cost effective solution against fixed partitioning, saving as much as 90% of the original costs on just one move in its life. Spacio Pods are a true system solution, comprising of simple building blocks, all interchangeable to allow easy reconfiguration of any variation.
Spacio PB Standard specification External dimensions : 1220 wide x 1220 deep x 2250mm high Internal dimensions : 1080 wide x 1080 deep x 2100mm high 10mm toughened glass door, hinged with a 300mm bar handle LED ceiling light and fan run by a passive infra-red motion sensor Wall mounted socket :1x power and 2x USB ports Internal and external acoustic lined upholstered straight screen fabric panels Interior fabric options : Dark Grey or Light Grey Frame finish options : Galaxy Dark or Comet Ice Exterior fabric range : Camira Synergry (see page 23) 5,133.05 (excluding VAT, delivery and installation) Optional extras 1. 400mm deep work surface - 30mm thick with ply edge detail 2. Upgrade to standard power socket : additional 2x RJ45 ports 3. Customised graphic manifestation 4. Full frosting to door panel 5. High stool with upholstered seat pad Cost 148.50 148.50
Spacio MP Spacio Office Mini Pods exemplify the transition that is currently taking place in the workplace from traditional ways of working to environments that support and encourage flexibility and nomadic working patterns. Being a freestanding, room-in-room system, Spacio Office Mini Pods create ideal private workspaces in an open plan office environment. An ideal place for making a phone call and individual working, it is constructed using the highest quality glazed panels and acoustic lined upholstered screen panels; Spacio Acoustic Office Mini Pods ensure insulation and a near noiseless meeting environment. At 70mm, this screen is not only very rigid, it can also carry a lot of weight externally and a lot of acoustic foam internally. The permutations are endless with this screen and the addition of an acoustic ceiling achieves a high level of speech privacy 95% to be exact. The design of the walls and the roof system is such that sound reduction and sound absorption is optimised for superior acoustics. The Spacio Office Mini Pod system is demountable, customisable and can easily be reconfigured and, unlike partitioning, there are no dilapidation costs to consider. These office mini pods can furthermore be linked to one another by sharing panels resulting in a saving of both space and cost.
Spacio MP Standard specification External dimensions : 1595 wide x 1220 deep x 2250mm high Internal dimensions : 1455 wide x 1080 deep x 2100mm high 10mm toughened glass door, hinged with a 300mm bar handle LED ceiling light and fan run by a passive infra-red motion sensor Wall mounted socket :1x power and 2 USB ports Internal and external acoustic lined upholstered straight screen fabric panels Interior fabric options : Dark Grey or Light Grey Frame finish options : Galaxy Dark or Comet Ice Exterior fabric range : Camira Synergry (see page 23) 6,406.38 (excluding VAT, delivery and installation) Optional extras 1. 400mm deep work surface 30mm thick with ply edge detail 2. Upgrade to standard power socket : additional 2x RJ45 ports 3. Customised graphic manifestation 4. Full frosting to door panel 5. High stool with upholstered seat pad Cost 148.50 148.50
Spacio MWPS Spacio Mini Work Pod is a single person privacy booth for escaping the office noise and getting down to work. The worksurface has a nanolaminate top with plywood edge finish and measures 500mm in depth. The Spacio Mini Work Pod comes fitted as standard with a PIR infrared motion sensor to automatically sense when the pod is in use, switching on the lighting and ventilation. This will then also automatically switch off after a while if there is no activity in the pod. It features 3 acoustically lined screened walls and a front facing glazed wall with sliding door. At 70mm, the screens are not only very rigid, they can also carry a lot of weight externally and a lot of acoustic foam internally. The permutations are endless with this screen and the addition of an acoustic ceiling achieves a high level of speech privacy 95%. The design of the walls and the roof system is such that sound reduction and sound absorption is optimised for superior acoustics. The Spacio Office Mini Work Pod is demountable and customisable, unlike partitioning, there are no dilapidation costs to consider. These office mini work pods can furthermore be linked to one another by sharing panels resulting in a saving of both space and cost.
Spacio MWPS Standard specification External dimensions : 2032 wide x 1524 deep x 2250mm high Internal dimensions : 1892 wide x 1384 deep x 2100mm high 10mm toughened glass sliding door with a 300mm bar handle LED ceiling light and fan run by a passive infra-red motion sensor Wall mounted socket :1x power and 2x USB ports Internal and external acoustic lined upholstered straight screen fabric panels Interior fabric options : Dark Grey or Light Grey Frame finish options : Galaxy Dark or Comet Ice Exterior fabric range : Camira Synergry (see page 23) 7,814.85 (excluding VAT, delivery and installation) Optional extras 1. 500mm deep work surface - 30mm thick with ply edge detail 2. Upgrade to standard power socket : additional 2x RJ45 ports 3. Customised graphic manifestation 4. Full frosting to sliding door panel and glazing 5. Task chair options Cost 317.25 148.50
Spacio LP Spacio Lounge Pod is a two person privacy meeting pod for escaping the office noise and holding small informal meeting. As an extra, both lounge pods can be furnished with a small side table and two soft seating units with integrated power and data pixel modules at the base. The Spacio Lounge Pod also comes fitted as standard with a PIR infrared motion sensor to automatically sense when the pod is in use, switching on the lighting and ventilation. This will then also automatically switch off after a while if there is no activity in the pod. Spacio Lounge Pod features 2 acoustically lined screened walls and glazed sids with a hinged door. At 70mm, the screens are not only very rigid, they can also carry a lot of weight externally and a lot of acoustic foam internally. In the addition the lounge pod comes with an acoustic ceiling which helps provide a high level of speech privacy 95%. The design of the walls and the roof system is such that sound reduction and sound absorption is optimised for superior acoustics. The Spacio Office Lounge Pod is demountable and customisable, unlike partitioning, there are no dilapidation costs to consider. These office mini work pods can furthermore be linked to one another by sharing panels resulting in a saving of both space and cost.
Spacio LP Standard specification External dimensions : 2388 wide x 1220 deep x 2250mm high Internal dimensions : 2248 wide x 1080 deep x 2100mm high 10mm toughened glass door, hinged with a 300mm bar handle LED ceiling light and fan run by a passive infra-red motion sensor Internal and external acoustic lined upholstered straight screen fabric panels Interior fabric options : Dark Grey or Light Grey Frame finish options : Galaxy Dark or Comet Ice Exterior fabric range : Camira Synergry (see page 23) 7,780.40 (excluding VAT, delivery and installation) Optional extras 1. 2x single seater armchair in Camira Synergy fabric 2. Coffee table (black and white frame and top finish options) 3. Pixel 1x power, 2x USB unit fitted in the front face of the sofa 4. Customised graphic manifestation 5. Full frosting to hinged door panel and glazing Cost 148.50
Spacio DLP Spacio Double Lounge Pod is a back-to-back two person informal privacy pod for finding some qiuet space away from the office noise for small informal chats. As an extra, both lounge pods can be furnished with a small side table and two soft seating units with integrated power and data pixel modules at the base. Each Spacio Lounge Pod also comes fitted as standard with a PIR infrared motion sensor to automatically sense when the pod is in use, switching on the lighting and ventilation. This will then also automatically switch off after a while if there is no activity in the pod. Spacio Double Lounge Pod features 2 acoustically lined screened walls and glazed sides with a hinged door. At 70mm, the screens are not only very rigid, they can also carry a lot of weight externally and a lot of acoustic foam internally. In the addition the lounge pod comes with an acoustic ceiling which helps provide a high level of speech privacy 95%. The design of the walls and the roof system is such that sound reduction and sound absorption is optimised for superior acoustics. The Spacio Office Double Lounge Pod is demountable and customisable, unlike partitioning, there are no dilapidation costs to consider. These office mini work pods can furthermore be linked to one another by sharing panels resulting in a saving of both space and cost.
Spacio DLP Standard specification External dimensions : 2388 wide x 2370 deep x 2250mm high Internal dimensions : 2248 wide x 1080 deep x 2100mm high 10mm toughened glass door, hinged with a 300mm bar handle LED ceiling light and fan run by a passive infra-red motion sensor Internal and external acoustic lined upholstered straight screen fabric panels Interior fabric options : Dark Grey or Light Grey Frame finish options : Galaxy Dark or Comet Ice Exterior fabric range : Camira Synergry (see page 23) 15,348.80 (excluding VAT, delivery and installation) Optional extras 1. 4x single seater armchair in Camira Synergy fabric 2. 2x coffee table (black and white frame and top finish options) 3. Pixel 1x power, 2x USB unit fitted in the front face of the sofa 4. Customised graphic manifestation 5. Full frosting to sliding door panel and glazing Cost 148.50
Spacio WPS Spacio Work Pod is a single person privacy booth for escaping the office noise and getting down to work. The worksurface has a nanolaminate top with plywood edge finish and measures 500mm in depth. The Spacio Work Pod comes fitted as standard with a PIR infrared motion sensor to automatically sense when the pod is in use, switching on the lighting and ventilation. This will then also automatically switch off after a while if there is no activity in the pod. It features 3 acoustically lined screened walls and a front facing glazed wall with sliding door. At 70mm, the screens are not only very rigid, they can also carry a lot of weight externally and a lot of acoustic foam internally. The permutations are endless with this screen and the addition of an acoustic ceiling achieves a high level of speech privacy 95%. The design of the walls and the roof system is such that sound reduction and sound absorption is optimised for superior acoustics. The Spacio Office Work Pod is demountable and customisable, unlike partitioning, there are no dilapidation costs to consider. These office mini work pods can furthermore be linked to one another by sharing panels resulting in a saving of both space and cost.
Spacio WPS Standard specification External dimensions : 2388 wide x 1524 deep x 2250mm high Internal dimensions : 2248 wide x 1384 deep x 2100mm high 10mm toughened glass sliding door with a 300mm bar handle LED ceiling light and fan run by a passive infra-red motion sensor Wall mounted socket :1x power and 2 USB ports Internal and external acoustic lined upholstered straight screen fabric panels Interior fabric options : Dark Grey or Light Grey Frame finish options : Galaxy Dark or Comet Ice Exterior fabric range : Camira Synergry (see page 23) 8,335.58 (excluding VAT, delivery and installation) Optional extras 1. 500mm deep desk top x 2240mm long x 30mm thick 2. Upgrade to standard power socket : additional 2x RJ45 ports 3. Customised graphic manifestation 4. Full frosting to sliding door panel and glazing 5. Task chair on four star base, castors or glides Cost 324.00 148.50
Spacio MP Spacio Office Meeting Pods exemplify the transition that is currently taking place in the workplace from traditional ways of working to environments that support and encourage flexibility, agile working and nomadic working patterns. Being a freestanding, room-in-room system, Spacio Acoustic Meeting Pods create ideal meeting rooms or secluded workspaces in an open plan office environment. Constructed using the highest quality glazed panels and acoustic lined upholstered screen panels; Spacio Office Meeting Pods ensure insulation and a near noiseless meeting environment. At 70mm, this screen is not only very rigid, it can also carry a lot of weight externally and a lot of acoustic foam internally. The permutations are endless with this screen and the addition of an acoustic ceiling achieves a high level of speech privacy 95% to be exact. The design of the walls and the roof system is such that sound reduction and sound absorption is optimised for superior acoustics. The Spacio Acoustic Office Pod system is demountable, customisable and can easily be reconfigured and, unlike partitioning, there are no dilapidation costs to consider. The office meeting pods can furthermore be linked to one another by sharing panels resulting in a saving of both space and cost.
Spacio MP Standard specification External dimensions : 2388 wide x 3048 deep x 2250mm high Internal dimensions : 2248 wide x 2908 deep x 2100mm high 10mm toughened glass door, hinged with a 300mm bar handle LED ceiling light and fan run by a passive infra-red motion sensor Wall mounted socket :1x power and 2x USB ports Internal and external acoustic lined upholstered straight screen fabric panels Interior fabric options : Dark Grey or Light Grey Frame finish options : Galaxy Dark or Comet Ice Exterior fabric range : Camira Synergry (see page 23) 10,792.13 (excluding VAT, delivery and installation) Optional extras 1. Straight leg meeting table - 1400 x 1400mm square 2. Upgrade to standard power socket : additional 2x RJ45 ports 3. Customised graphic manifestation 4. Full frosting to hinged door panel and glazing 5. Meeting chair on four star base, castors or glides Cost 607.50 148.50
Specification options Standard specification Choose either Comet Ice or Galaxy Dark powder coated frame and a dark or light grey interior fabric. Pod frame options A light or dark frame and interior can dramatically change the look and feel of your workplace interior. Let us know your standard finishes along with exterior fabric colour reference (see overleaf). Comet Ice Galaxy Dark Interior fabric options Dark grey Light grey
75 available colours For the full range of fabric colours > click here < Colours we like... League Values Gather Interfuse Medley Collaborate Alike Mutual Integrate Engage Compose Comply Open Similar Marry Apt Lateral Guild Apend Warmth
Optional seating recap... Task chair, with arms POA High stools POA Sofa with optional built-in power and data socket POA Meeting chair on sled base, with optional arms POA Meeting chair on four star base, with optional arms POA
Optional functionality Single or double monitor arm in black, silver or white finish POA Standard wall mounted socket : 1x power and 2 USB Upgrade to include additional 2 x RJ45 POA Socket finish options : Black or Light Grey (unless otherwise specified the Black socket will be specified to coordinate with Galaxy Dark and the Light Grey with Comet Ice pod frames) Above illustration: Comet Ice pod frame with coordinating white door fittings and power/ data socket. Black or white worktop option with plywood edge.
The modern workplace Research identified noise as a likely cause of employee dissatisfaction with the work atmosphere in terms of low motivation to work, reduced. Ooman, Knowles & Zhao (2008) In the modern workplace, the emphasis is on teamwork, flexibility and communication. For most companies and designers, this means open plan work areas. Gone are the days of being tucked away in private offices. But while the move to open plan has many advantages, it has also meant a loss of privacy and the constant distraction of noise. Spacio has the solution, helping you manage sound levels with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring that productivity and privacy needs are met.
Why Spacio? Après Furniture presents the Spacio range of Phone Booths and Office Meeting Booths which are uniquely modular spaces. One can create a multitude of high performance acoustic environments for a variety of uses such as making private phone calls, holding office meetings, agile working and hotdesking. The design of the walls and the roof system is such that sound absorption is optimised, with integrated lighting and air circulation fan. The system is customisable, demountable, can easily be reconfigured and, unlike partitioning, there are no dilapidation costs to consider. At 70mm thick the Spacio screens are not only very rigid, but can also carry a lot of weight externally and a lot of acoustic foam internally. The permutations are endless with this screen and the addition of an acoustic ceiling achieves a high level of speech privacy - 95% to be exact. Spacio Office Pods are available in paneled or glazed versions and available in a variety of standard sizes. The design of Spacio s walls and roof system means that sound reduction and absorption is optimised for superior acoustics with 95% speech privacy.