Open Plan

A staple part of office design, open plan working started as a means of building interaction and team structure, improving the use of floor area, and breaking down any divides within a business.

However open plan comes with a cost. Greater noise, lack of privacy and distraction are all aspects that must be handled with care and experience if an open plan office is to work more effectively. The style of an open plan office can play a major role in the internal standards of a business, the culture and style of management.