Solutions for the future of workspace design

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30 July 2024

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Inject personality, improve acoustics and create more dynamic spaces with the latest range of locally made operable walls.

“The spaces where we work shape almost every aspect of how we operate as professionals. Yet most conventional offices remain stubbornly static – unable to adapt or respond to our changing needs,” says Woody Purdom, managing director at Trans-Space.

“The shift towards hybrid workplaces has placed new complex demands on our workplaces at a time when employee experience determines organisational success more than ever before. This is precisely why Trans-Space’s operable walls present such a compelling opportunity to reimagine your spaces. By utilising walls that can move, the result is intelligent workplaces that can dynamically adjust to your preferences, tasks and business goals in real time.”

In the business of space optimisation, including helping architects and clients create flexible and efficient workspaces, Trans-Space has a vast product range that has developed over the past 50 years to include acoustic sliders and automated operable walls – the latest technology utilised to elevate the aesthetics, functionality and acoustics of spaces.

A trend that is becoming more common in internal fit-outs is the desire for intricate design. A way of injecting personality and brand identity into the workplace, patterns and intricate designs can be displayed on a new range of operable walls from Trans-Space.

Trans-Space has a vast product range that has developed over the past 50 years to include acoustic sliders and automated operable walls.

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“Our new series of operable walls has the capability of taking up to a 25mm substrate which ensures that our customers get the overall look they want while maintaining the wall’s functionality. We want our walls to not only work well but look amazing,” says Purdom.

“Over the years we have seen a lot of different fit-outs. We know what our customers want and what we can provide. In this customer-focused, ground-up redesign we have incorporated the aspects that our customers voiced through ongoing research. Our new design enables us to provide the perfect solution for every space from an innovative showcase solution to a simple practical wall. Cost, weight, and face finish incorporation were top of the priority list and investment in new tooling and machinery has led to reduced lead times.”

A key aspect of modern workplace design is creating environments that are functional and inspiring. Zones and dynamic spaces – achieved seamlessly with movable walls – enhance the experience of those in the space, driving success for individuals and organisations.

“Look at your floor plans for underutilised floor area. Look at dynamic areas that can host a large boardroom meeting and then be transformed into multiple smaller meeting rooms in minutes to add value for your clients,” says Purdom.

“Operable walls are quite often a product that is not commonly used. It may be years between specifying. However, we have a team of people that can help from masterspec, BIM/CAD design to onsite visits. Make use of their combined expertise to make your life easy and to ensure that the correct model of wall is used for your application. Having a dedicated service team means that your investment will last longer and with our refurbishment programme, your walls can change with the trends.

“Whether it’s sub-dividing major university lecture halls or dividing a play centre, our new model of walls provides superior sound rating, refurbishment options and easy maintenance.”

As the only operable wall manufacturer in New Zealand, Trans-Space consistently invests in its people, technology and processes to not only produce but also maintain industry-leading products.

“By purchasing our product, you're not only buying a good product, but you're also helping keep manufacturing alive in New Zealand – which directly affects local people,” says Purdom. By keeping production locally, the wall systems can also be specified and installed much quicker and serviced if needed.

“It takes away the unknown quantity that is shipping – which can be four or five weeks, or even longer,” says Purdom. “If there is an issue with the walls after installation, we can help them out straight away because we hold all the components here in the factory. We’ve got the parts and we’ve got the expertise to do it.”

If you’re an architect, designer or business owner looking to elevate your workspace with customised operable wall panels that improve acoustics and make spaces multifunctional, get in touch with Trans-Space to learn more or explore more products and recent projects on ArchiPro.