When designing or organising office space, you’ll regularly be tackling the challenge of balancing connection and concentration in a client design. Collaboration spaces are now an essential element of modern offices, but the question is not whether to provide them; it’s how to create environments that invite interaction without compromising acoustic comfort, circulation, or visual coherence.
At Spacemann, our answer to collaboration in the contemporary workplace builds on decades of experience designing and manufacturing acoustic office solutions that work.
Rather than reinventing collaboration spaces, we focus on working with designers to refine how they feel, function, and perform — offering office pods, meeting booths, and acoustic systems that support the way teams actually work today. If you’d like to chat with a member of our experienced team, give us a call.
Collaboration Spaces in Offices Have Evolved
Open-plan layouts remain popular, but the way they are used has shifted.
Hybrid working, agile teams, and multi-use spaces mean that collaboration spaces in offices must do more than accommodate scheduled meetings. They must respond to the natural ebb and flow of activity, supporting both planned and spontaneous interaction while maintaining acoustic control and visual balance.
Creating zones that encourage teamwork without overwhelming adjacent areas, or disrupting circulation and flow, is a core challenge on most projects. Spacemann’s portfolio is built to support these objectives, offering solutions that integrate seamlessly into your vision and respect the spatial and aesthetic intent of the space.
Office Pods: Private Collaboration, Refined
For moments requiring focused work or confidential discussions, office pods offer a self-contained solution. They create private zones within open-plan offices, supporting one-to-one meetings, concentrated project work, or virtual calls.
All interior designers value flexibility and specification options. Spacemann’s office pod ranges — Silence, Line, and Soft — offer a spectrum of possibilities:
- Silence Pods provide advanced acoustic performance, designed to reduce reverberation and maintain comfort without creating an enclosed or oppressive environment. Ideal for confidential conversations or uninterrupted focus.
- Line Pods combine a customisable aluminium framework with acoustic panels, offering a precise, geometric aesthetic and a wide range of exterior finishes including veneers, laminates, or bespoke graphics to integrate seamlessly with client branding.
- Soft Pods bring gentle curves and upholstered surfaces, offering a more tactile, homely feel that suits modern office interiors while still meeting acoustic requirements.
Each office pod can be positioned anywhere, reconfigured, and scaled to suit the floorplate, enabling you to respond to changing spatial or functional needs throughout the life of the project. Integrated lighting, power access, and ventilation ensure they perform as well as they look, allowing collaboration spaces to function intuitively within the overall office layout.
Meeting Booths: Open Collaboration Spaces with Acoustic Control
Where interaction and visibility are key, meeting booths provide a semi-open alternative. Booths allow teams to meet, brainstorm, or hold hybrid sessions while maintaining defined zones and reducing noise spill.
We work with many interior designers, something they appreciate about our office booths is the way they balance acoustic performance with openness. Upholstered panels, absorbent fabrics, and integrated seating provide comfort and clarity, containing conversation without isolating the space from its surroundings.
Spacemann’s meeting booth ranges also support aesthetic and functional flexibility:
- Line Booths provide a structured, professional geometry with customisable frameworks and finishes that suit corporate interiors or minimalistic schemes.
- Soft Booths offer curved, upholstered designs that complement residential-inspired or softer office aesthetics while still meeting acoustic requirements.
Meeting booths transform underused areas, corners, or circulation zones into functional collaboration points. Their modularity allows them to be reconfigured or relocated as the client’s needs evolve, giving you the control to adapt the design without committing to permanent build-outs.
Acoustic Wall Systems and Panels
In addition to office pods and meeting booths, acoustic wall systems and panels enable the subtle definition of zones. As a designer, you know that collaboration spaces are rarely isolated; they sit within the wider rhythm of the office, where sound, movement, and sightlines must be carefully considered.
Freestanding, wall-mounted, or hanging, these systems reduce reverberation while maintaining visual continuity. They can be used alone or in combination with office pods and meeting booths to create a layered approach to acoustic zoning, allowing you to articulate space without adding barriers or disrupting the architectural flow.
With options for pattern, colour, and materials, acoustic panels also provide an opportunity to reinforce the interior’s visual language, tying together functional and aesthetic objectives.
Practical Integration and Lifecycle Considerations
With all that said, though, we understand that as a designer you’re also concerned with installation, adaptability, and longevity. Spacemann products are designed with these factors in mind:
- Modularity and Flexibility – Office pods, meeting booths, and panels can be installed quickly, relocated, or reconfigured, supporting evolving workplace requirements.
- Customisation – Materials, finishes, and configurations are adjustable to align with your design intent and your client’s brand identity.
- Durability – High-quality construction and materials ensure long-term performance, reducing maintenance and replacement costs.
- Sustainability – Many products feature eco-friendly PET acoustic panels and responsibly sourced components, supporting environmentally conscious specifications.
This combination of functional resilience and design adaptability ensures that collaboration spaces remain effective and cohesive as the workplace evolves.
Collaboration by Design
The distinction between office pods, meeting booths, and acoustic systems is one of intent and interaction.
- Office pods provide private zones for concentrated work or confidential discussions
- Meeting booths offer semi-open settings for dynamic teamwork
- acoustic panels articulate zones and enhance comfort across the floorplate.
When it comes to office interiors and collaboration spaces, the right solution is rarely a single product, it’s a carefully considered composition that supports behaviour, acoustics, and visual harmony. Spacemann provides the tools to help you execute this vision, offering flexibility without compromising aesthetic or performance standards.
Partnering with Spacemann
Whether you’re designing a compact floorplate or a large-scale open office, Spacemann can collaborate closely with you to deliver solutions that integrate seamlessly with your design intent. From initial concept to installation, every element aligns with your specifications, ensuring collaboration spaces that feel effortless, perform acoustically, and look exceptional.
Feel free to contact the Spacemann team for technical specifications, CAD models, and knowledgeable input — and help us to help you to create spaces that connect people, support creativity, and enhance workflow.