My idea is to offer greater flexibility through
an environment inspired by the backstage
area of a theatre. In Staged Office, a ceiling
structure and floor rails enable the addition
and subtraction of various modules: privacy
curtains, whiteboards, lighting, acoustic
panels and furniture.Where would you likely find a Staged
Office? I envision implementing my project
in pre-existing structures. Nowadays, for
example, a number of industrial buildings- spaces that were never intended to host
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Victor Moynier rejects the
one-size-fits-all office in favour
of a more ADAPTIVE LAYOUT.desks – are being converted into open-plan
offices. My solution could serve as a tool
to aid such conversions, as the structure
could be integrated into the ceiling during
renovation. By enhancing the freedom of the
floor plan, Staged Office takes into account
the potential for rapid changes in spatial
requirements and personnel.How do users change the spatial configu-
ration? It would be controlled by an app
or basic software that’s specific to each
office. You could book a particular layout inDo we still need physical offices?
VICTOR MOYNIER: In today’s context –
think remote working and portable digital
tools – I believe it’s crucial to have a physi-
cal, personal desk. It creates a base camp
to which you can gravitate. On the other
hand, visual and acoustic forces remain
major drawbacks in bricks-and-mortar
offices. Large open spaces counteract the
comfort and intimacy required for concen-
tration. Moreover, a one-size-fits-all plan
lacks flexibility.
Hence your idea for an adaptive system...
The rhythm of work is shifting towards
fast-paced microtasking, and current fur-
nishing systems lack the versatility to keep
up. At any given moment, an office might
demand a completely different atmosphere:
quiet and private for meetings, open and
collaborative for brainstorming sessions,
concentration-enabling for computer tasks.
Staged Office features a ceiling structure
and floor rails that enable the addition
and subtraction of various modules, such
as privacy curtains, whiteboards, lighting,
acoustic panels and furniture.34 THE CHALLENGE