Focus
Work that needs attention benefits from an appropriate quiet setting. We consider distractions, acoustics, light and the balance between open and more enclosed spaces.
Which tasks in your organisation need uninterrupted attention?
Workplace concepts
A place for how you work.
Different activities need different settings. We explore how your people work, when they come together and what they need. That is where a workplace that fits your organisation begins.
Explore the workplace concept
Start with use, then consider layout
What is a workplace concept?
A workplace concept describes the activities your environment needs to support and how they fit together. It connects your way of working, culture and ambitions with decisions about functions, layout and use.
We start with your organisation. Which teams need each other? Where does quiet matter? How are spaces used through the week? The answers inform the design. A workplace concept is a starting point for the interior, rather than simply a collection of furniture.
From concept to DesignA working day has different moments
Four activities. Different settings.
These are possible settings, rather than a fixed package. We explore the right combination with your teams. Tasks, numbers, occupancy and the building shape what is needed.
Collaborate
A team meeting, a working session and a conversation with a colleague have different needs. Group size, duration and tools help determine the settings that fit.
Who works together, in what numbers and at which moments?
Connect
Informal moments need consideration too. A shared table, coffee point or seating area can make room for connection. We consider how these settings relate to routes and other uses.
Where do people meet now, and what setting is missing?
Take a pause
A break or a brief moment away from work does not need the same setting as a meeting. We discuss what space for quiet fits your people and the available environment.
How would your people like to step away from their work?
Variety with connection
Each setting has a role. Together, one environment.
The balance between settings matters as much as the individual spaces. Routes, sightlines, acoustics and the distance between lively and quiet areas all need attention. We consider the whole so functions can complement each other.
The OGD Delft photographs show different settings: high tables beside the bar, a curved banquette and glazed meeting rooms. They illustrate variety within one interior. The choices for your organisation start with your own needs.
Explore OGD’s material story
A practical starting point
Start with what you already know.
Bring together your teams’ activities, current obstacles and ambitions. An available floor plan and occupancy information provide further context. We also discuss who contributes and who makes decisions.
You do not need to have everything worked out. Together, we agree what information is missing and how to gather it. Functions, the number of settings and design choices can then be explored further.
Explore our approachQuestions about your workplace
What fits your organisation?
Is a workplace concept only for hybrid working?
No. Even when everyone works on site every day, activities have different needs. We consider your own rhythm and tasks. Attendance and collaboration inform the design; they do not impose a working model.
More about DesignCan we apply the concept in our current premises?
We can explore that. A different layout or a targeted change may be a starting point. Building and technical constraints, available space and budget determine what is feasible. We compare the desired functions with what the premises can offer.
More about revitalisationHow do we involve our people?
Together, we agree who contributes and when. Conversations, observations or a working group can help gather needs. The method depends on your organisation. Clear decision-making matters: contributing and deciding are different roles.
More about our approachA first conversation
How should your environment work?
Tell us what works, what gets in the way and what is changing. Together, we explore a workplace concept that fits your organisation.