Steelcase, global specialist in office furniture and workspace solutions, has just introduced a “new mobile concentration space” to the European market. An enclosed cubicle measuring approximately 2m2Side is designed to serve as a temporary individual workspace located amidst, but sheltered from, the open work environment. Escape from office bustle to make an important phone call, or work in an isolated setting conducive to concentration. According to Steelcase, Side is the “missing link” between the private office and the open workspace.
Side’s walls and ceiling absorb between 12 and 15 decibels. Inside, there are two work surfaces, two shelves, ambient and LED lighting options, a ventilation system, as well as electrical and telephone outlets. The asking price is 10,000 euros before tax, which comes out to just over $16,000 CAD. Progress is unstoppable…