Agile spaces: reappropriating office space

Unlike the traditional office, which is generally designed in silos, agile office spaces are designed to bring technology and people together in the best possible way. With the help of connected tools, flexible furniture and optimal space planning, the agile office maximizes exchange and reflection between work partners.

Agility has become an important parameter in the strategic vision of successful companies. Agile offices are not just an expression of this strategy, but also a tool for achieving it.

6 essential qualities for an agile work environment

According to Greenworking's study on "The office of tomorrow", in 2025, 80% of working time will be devoted to collective exchanges and only 20% to individual tasks. 15 years ago, it was exactly the opposite.

The office must therefore adapt to meet these new professional needs.
But what are the essential elements to put in place when you want an agile office space?

Here are the 6 essentials according to our build and design teams:

Modular: for adapted spaces

An agile space must be able to adapt to changing needs. Indeed, when necessary, the same space can be converted from a meeting room for a few people to a large reception hall. This can easily be achieved with movable partitions and removable furniture.

Multitasking: for every moment of the day

A working day can be divided into different moments: automatic tasks, concentration, exchanges between collaborators, relaxation, and so on. The agile office can easily adapt and meet the needs of each of these activities.

Scratch-resistant: to meet every need

The same space can be arranged in completely different ways, depending on a company's needs. An agile office can therefore be easily divided into several autonomous entities, separated from each other by adapted, removable furniture.

Flexible: to meet demand

Spaces can be reserved on demand. Indeed, the status of nomadic worker is becoming increasingly widespread, and working in third places is becoming common practice. An agile office can easily accommodate new workers for a few hours, or even several days.

Open: to encourage exchanges

The agile office is no longer just for company employees. It can also be used by partners, service providers and customers, making it an ideal place for events and meetings.

Reversible: to adapt to other uses

Because of its great flexibility, agile space is not fixed in time. When it was designed, it was conceived to adapt to other uses (housing, retail, etc.), anticipating the possible future conversion of the site.

Office furniture for agile methods

If the agile strategy is instilled by the company, its physical implementation is above all a question of the right furniture.

Certain elements are unavoidable in any agile space:

The picture

The whiteboard is often the centerpiece of a meeting between colleagues. Teams gather in front of it to hold their meetings, and can easily record their roadmap or brainstorming sessions.

Technology now allows us to work with connected screens, which makes meetings more interactive and easier to share.

Connected screens are gradually replacing the traditional white screen, which can easily be reproduced on a digital display thanks to applications such as miro, Lucidspark and others.

Connectivity therefore has a key role to play in an agile environment, whether the space provided is individual or collective.

Furniture on wheels

As mentioned above, the key to an agile space is its flexibility. Furniture on wheels enables rapid modulation of spaces and structures.
Looking for agile furniture? Find a selection of Sedus products in our product catalog. The German brand has created a "Se:Lab" range, mobile furniture that facilitates impromptu meetings.

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Tailor-made workspaces: how can Bedimo help you set up an agile workspace?

Whether you need to transform or fit out your offices, our teams are here to help you with your project.

Do you have questions about the layout of your space? Looking for advice, plans or sketches to help you get started?
Bedimo's design team, made up of interior designers, is at your service to advise you and suggest new ideas.

Want to rethink your workspace? This usually involves small jobs that our build team can take on. They're here to advise you and make your life easier when it comes to interior design.

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