Open-plan offices are loud, and designers have a growing set of tools to quiet them, including acoustic office pods. Six recent products show how far those tools have moved, from enclosed booths to felt ceilings and pleated wall panels.
Designers specify acoustic office furniture and other products to keep busy rooms calm. Offices and workplaces use them most, because good office acoustics cut noise and help people focus.
If you’re weighing pods against quieter home setups, this Acoustic Hideaway Workspace for Home Offices shows how precision sound control can work in a much smaller room.
Enclosed acoustic office pods and booths
Mews pods by Boss Design
British furniture brand Boss Design offers the Mews pods in 11 size formats. The booths feature ribbed privacy glass.
Users adjust light, noise and ventilation levels. The goal is a comfortable place to work that stays productive.
Space Gen 2 office pods by Silen
Estonian brand Silen builds its Space Gen 2 pods on a cassette system. The frame is 50 per cent recycled aluminium and survives repeated disassembly, relocation and reassembly.
A signature “floating roof” is designed, the brand says, to improve air flow. The pods also include acoustic features that protect privacy during calls and focused sessions.
Ceilings, walls and tables
Collective RailLock ceiling system by The Collective
British company The Collective’s RailLock is a ceiling-mounted system. It combines sound dampening with visual interest.
Slabs and fins are made from PET felt and joined with aluminium fixings. They come in several shapes and colourways to suit different interior styles.
New QYOS acoustic pods by Actiu
Spanish workplace furniture manufacturer Actiu has updated its QYOS acoustic pods. The revision gives users more customisation and control during use.
Buyers choose exterior panels and planters. Interior options include soft or hard seating, several table heights and screen mounts. Climate and acoustic controls sit alongside these choices.
New Jetson pods by Mute
Office furniture brand Mute has updated its Jetson pod range to make them more versatile and configurable. Wall options now run from mainly glazed to solid and opaque.
The range comes in 24 colourways.
Zonify Wall and Zonify Table by Studio Stockholm for Zilenzio
Acoustic solutions brand Zilenzio developed the Zonify series with Studio Stockholm. The series has two parts: Zonify Wall, a large wall-mounted panel, and Zonify Table, a desk product.
Zonify Wall comes in roll form, with options for different heights and fabrics. Stone wool can sit behind the fabric for stronger sound absorption. The pleated surface catches light and shadow across its folds.
The desk backboard is the job of Zonify Table, not the wall panel. Its side-lit smaller screen attaches to the desktop and carries integrated dimmable lighting. The table measures 1000 x 73 x 860 mm, and the wall panel sizes include 800 x 38 x 1000 mm.
The Zonify series uses stone wool, solid wood and fabric. Nine fabric collections offer 200 colours.
Sound control also starts underfoot, and this Versatile First Sway Carpet Tiles with Patterns offers a flooring option worth comparing alongside wall and ceiling systems.
Zilenzio says the table answers a specific gap. “Hybrid work has raised expectations for digital meetings, yet many focus rooms still lack good acoustics and lighting,” the company said. “Zonify Table brings both into one product, making it a perfect addition to modern office design.”
Taken together, the six products show a clear direction. Sound control now sits inside pods, booths, ceilings, walls and desks, and it increasingly shares space with light, air and personal control.
H/T dezeen.com
Frequently asked questions
What is the Space Gen 2 office pod frame made of?
The Space Gen 2 office pods by Silen have a frame that is 50 per cent recycled aluminium. The frame is designed to survive repeated disassembly, relocation and reassembly.
What materials does the Zonify acoustic series use?
The Zonify series by Zilenzio uses stone wool, solid wood and fabric. Nine fabric collections are available, offering 200 colours in total.
What is the RailLock ceiling system made from?
The RailLock ceiling system by The Collective uses slabs and fins made from PET felt. These pieces are joined with aluminium fixings and come in several shapes and colourways.
How is the Zonify Table different from the Zonify Wall panel?
Zonify Table is a desk product that serves as the desk backboard, while Zonify Wall is a large wall-mounted panel. Zonify Table’s smaller screen attaches to the desktop and has integrated dimmable lighting.
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