Workbays - Vitra

WorkbaysDeveloped by Vitra in SwitzerlandDesign: Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

WorkbaysUp until recently, individual work was performed at one’s deskand meetings were held in conference rooms. Today, officesare places of constant communication. People retreat toalternative environments to perform silent, concentrated workand to hold meetings. In order to productively structure thisnew way of working, various different work situations need tobe interlinked.With Workbays, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have developedan organisational cycle that redefines the workingenvironment and breaks with the typical rigid planningstructure of offices. But Workbays are more than just multifunctionalfurniture systems. They are systems that offer employeesthe freedom to select the work environment that suits theirrespective current tasks.Two Workbays Retreat M, staggered.A variety of applicationsWorkbays feature sound damping elements and thus helpto absorb any distracting noise in the areas surroundingthe individual rooms. They can spontaneously be used astelephone booths, as video conference rooms, as readingcorners, as coffee corners or as meeting rooms – withouthaving to banish participants to a closed room.Configurations according toindividual requirementsWorkbays are suitable for a wide range of different rooms.The system can be extended and adjusted as necessary andthus grows organically. The concept is based on wall elementsin two different heights.Two Workbays Retreat L, in a row.to four people.

meetings with two to four people. These, too, canbe combined with each other in a variety ofdifferent ways. Together, Workbays Retreat andWorkbays Meet can create inspiring meet andretreat zones of all sizes.

The Retreat units in the sizes M, L and XL are perfectlysuited for use as quiet zones away from the busy officeenvironment, to which staff can retire to perform concentratedwork. They can be connected to each other in avariety of different ways.

Innovativepolyester fleeceWorkbays consist of slim-line aluminiumprofiles and organically formed wallelements made of sound-proof, pressedpolyester fleece. The material is light androbust and has a pleasant feel. Workbaysare available in eight different colours.These colours in turn convey differentmoods ranging from calm through tostimulating.www.vitra.com/workbaysThis brochure and all depicted products and labels are protected by law, particularly by copyright,