Office Partitions

About Office Partitions

The concept of office space and its functionality has evolved a lot since the classic rooms and cubicles. Once overlooked, office screens and partitions have now become a staple of office design. 

The increasing popularity of the open-plan offices brought redesigned interior glass partitioning, with a variety of screens and room dividers widely replacing typical office walls. Rather than dividing, modern-style office partition walls enhance communication and team spirit while allowing a certain level of privacy. 

Office Partitions Applications

• Organised layout with defined spaces: Office walls allow the creation of well-defined working zones, with clearly distinguished work and breakout areas. They can be easily relocated and reconfigured to suit new needs. 
• Reducing distractions: Acoustic partitions form quiet spaces, reducing background noise. Non-transparent barriers also minimise visual distractions.
• Social distancing: Office partitions got the nickname “sneeze barriers” due to their effectiveness in preventing the spread of germs and keeping workers feel safer and well-protected.
• Aesthetics: A variety of available fabrics and finishes allow for the creation of more visually dynamic open-plan office spaces.

Benefits of Using Office Partition Wall

• Customised, flexible workspaces
• Acoustic barriers for better focus and improved productivity
• Undisrupted visibility with glass office partitions
• Flexibility in installation and layout changes
• Easy maintenance
• Lightweight yet strong barrier
• Bacterial and virus protection
• Cost-effective solutions for upgrading existing desks
• Desk-mounted partitions move with the work surface, offering additional convenience of use
• Most models can be easily configured for people of different heights 

Types of Office Partitions

Desk Mounted Office Partitions

Desk mounted partitions are an excellent solution for large open plan space offices. They provide employees with privacy and flexibility while supporting both independent and collaborative work. Cleverly arranged in noisy offices, these barriers can deflect and minimise levels of distracting noise. Desk dividers also help to protect sensitive information in shared offices.

A range of colours, sizes and designs allow for the creations of attractive work environments. 

Floor Standing Office Partitions

Like their name says, floor-standing partitions are raised from the floor rather than mounted to a desk. While some models feature a base or feet, others come with casters for enhanced mobility. Floor standing office screens are flexible to use and can be combined to create sizable barriers for more spacious areas. 

Many floor standing screens can be connected with acoustic ceiling panels to create dedicated quiet spaces. Similarly to office pods and boots, they allow employees to have discussions, take calls, or use a break. 

Floor standing screens are typically available in glass, but can also be found in wood or fabric designs. 

Full-Height Floor to Ceiling Partitions 

Floor to ceiling partitions is used to fully break workspaces into dedicated zones, without affecting visibility throughout the office. They typically comprise a glass wall inside of a metal frame, relatively lightweight and easy to rearrange. However, for complete privacy, the structures can also feature other materials, such as wood and fabrics. 

Glass Office Partitions

Glass partitions can be found in a variety of designs and styles, from desk-mounted to half and full-height floor panels. They offer modern appeal, stylish simplicity and a way to reduce noise while maintaining visual communication throughout the office. Most of the glass office partitions feature an aluminium frame. 

Hanging Acoustic Panels

The primary purpose of suspended acoustic panels is to minimise noise levels by absorbing sound. This type of office partition is ideal for dynamic work environments in modern, open-plan spaces with noticeable echo. 

Apart from the functional value, hanging panels can also be used as a great design element to enhance visual interest. They are available in a range of shapes and colours to match any organisation’s look and brand identity. 

Covid Partition Screens

After the pandemic breakout, businesses worldwide have been forced to adjust. New office policies, among others, required partitioning to keep the employees healthy and safe. Partition screens provide the way to ensure enough protection without major renovation and costly adaptations. 

Workspace Cubicles

Cubicles are the most traditional office partitions, also known as “half-height” barriers, used for decades to create separate workspaces and ensure some privacy to employees. Cubicles feature four walls and an opening, effortless to rearrange and move around. One wall typically provides a space for an office desk.

Portable Office Partitions

Portable office partitions come with a set of rollers attached at the bottom for easy manoeuvring. They provide a flexible solution for temporary setups, offering moderate privacy and noise reduction. 

Accordion Office Walls

Similar to portable office partitions, accordion walls provide full enclosure, easy to move and install per need. Foldable panels offer more flexibility of use, allowing for a variety of convenient setups.

Things to Consider When Buying Office Partitions

Choosing the right office walls depends on the particular needs, so it’s good to define the functional priority first. For instance, if the idea is to slot more workspaces, simple desk-mounting partitions might suffice. Incorporating a large conference room, separating a breakout area, or changing the layout to make it more efficient would probably require floor partitions. 

Demountable partitioning is an excellent solution for flexible office areas. It’s easy to dismantle and re-erect, allowing fast and effortless changing of the office layout per need. 

Sliding or folding door partitions work best for closing or opening up areas for different purposes. They allow for easy transformations of the site, from a large conference room to a series of small boots for a variety of purposes.

Timber partitioning produces a pleasing, classy, natural-feeling office environment ideal for conference facilities, boardrooms, and executive suites.

Glazed glass office partitions are an excellent option to ensure each office space has the maximum amount of light.

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