Soundproofing offices and open-plan spaces
Why is office acoustics so important?
Modern offices, open-plan spaces and meeting rooms are designed to be open, flexible and aesthetically pleasing – which looks great, but has its drawbacks. The use of large areas of glass, concrete, metal or furniture panels means that sound is easily reflected and builds up, impairing the room’s acoustics and, consequently, the well-being of those working in these spaces.
Unfortunately, a lack of adequate soundproofing leads to real problems that affect both the team’s working comfort and the way customers or visitors perceive the space.
The most common acoustic problems in offices and open-plan spaces are:
- echo and reverberation in meeting rooms and collaborative workspaces
- noise between workstations in an open-plan office
- difficulties in conducting calls and video conferences
- Fatigue resulting from an excess of sound stimuli
- decrease in concentration, productivity and comfort at work
That is precisely why acoustic panels for offices and open-plan spaces are increasingly becoming an integral part of modern interior design
How can you make an open-plan office quieter in practice?
Acoustic wall panels as an effective way to reduce reverberation in the office
Acoustic wall panels help to reduce sound reflections from hard surfaces such as glass, concrete or smooth furniture panels. This makes the room quieter, conversations more comfortable, and it becomes easier to concentrate on work.
This solution works particularly well in spaces where noise spreads and accumulates quickly, such as:
- open space
- conference and training rooms
- meeting and teamwork areas
- co-working spaces
Importantly, properly positioned acoustic wall panels can improve the acoustics of a space without altering its layout or requiring costly renovations, so you don’t have to worry about extra noise in your office caused by renovations.
The best acoustic panels for offices and open-plan spaces
The benefits of acoustic panels in offices and open-plan spaces
Improved concentration and greater work efficiency
Better quality calls and meetings.
Effective noise reduction in open-plan offices
Aesthetic support for office design
Would you like to improve the acoustics in your office or open-plan space?
Acoustic barriers – echo reduction right where it occurs
Acoustic partitions are a solution that helps you organise your space and adapt it flexibly to your team’s needs – without having to renovate the office.
The use of acoustic partitions allows:
- enhance the privacy of conversations and improve teams’ work experience
- reduce noise transmission in open-plan office
- easily divide the office into functional zones
- create better conditions for work that requires concentration
- add an attractive feature to the interior design
Thanks to their mobile design, acoustic partitions can be easily moved or expanded as your organisation changes, giving you added flexibility. It’s a simple way to improve acoustic comfort in the office without costly renovations or changes to the layout.
Recommended acoustic partitions for offices
The benefits of acoustic partitions in offices and open-plan spaces
Noise reduction between workstations
Flexible zoning of functional areas
Enhancing the aesthetics and overall appeal of the interior
Would you like to improve the acoustics in your office or open-plan space?
How to choose acoustic solutions for an office or open-plan space
Identify sources of noise and problem areas
Choose a solution that suits the character of the space
Take into account the flexibility of space usage
Discuss your solution options
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Frequently asked questions
Jak skutecznie wyciszyć biuro typu open space?
The best results are achieved by combining several acoustic solutions. In an open-plan space acoustic wall panels, ceiling elements and partitions between workstations are most commonly used. This helps to reduce reverberation and noise transmission, creating a more comfortable environment for concentration and communication.
Which acoustic panels are best suited for an office?
The choice of panels depends on the size of the space, the noise level and the nature of the team’s work. In offices, felt acoustic wall panels, decorative modules designed to improve acoustics and lightweight freestanding partitions are often used.
Where is the best place to install acoustic panels in an office?
Acoustic panels are best installed in areas where sound is most likely to bounce off and travel – on large wall surfaces, above workstations or in meeting rooms. In open- plan offices, ceiling panels and partitions between teams are also effective in helping to control noise levels.
DDo acoustic panels really reduce noise in the office?
Yes – Acoustic panels do not block sound completely, but they effectively absorb it and reduce reverberation. This makes the space quieter, conversations clearer, and makes it easier for staff to concentrate on their tasks. It is one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve working comfort in open -plan offices
How many acoustic panels are needed to improve the acoustics in an open-plan office?
The number of panels depends on the size of the room, the ceiling height, and the noise level in the office. In practice, an improvement in acoustics can already be noticed after applying panels to a part of the wall or ceiling surface. However, the best results are achieved by individually tailoring the quantity and placement of panels to a specific space.