Modern Technologies in Office Renovation
A modern office is a technological space with the highest level of comfort. High standards are achieved through efficient use of energy resources, well-planned engineering systems and eco-friendly materials. And it all starts with the project, because it is at the design stage that all the future technologies are laid down.
In this guide we look at which renovation technologies make a modern office comfortable and functional: from planning solutions and materials to engineering and automation. You will see how renovation innovation improves not only quality but also the speed of the work.
It all starts with the project: the planning solution
Ergonomics and functionality are the priority directions in project work. When developing the plan, designers consider the company’s field of activity, the size and location of the space, and on that basis decide how to use the area rationally and optimise spending on work and materials.
Modern technologies make use of every square metre and offer various ways to organise the space: sandwich blocks, plasterboard partitions on a metal frame, transparent glass and aluminium structures. Glass walls can be fully transparent, tinted, patterned or with increased sound insulation, and if needed they are easy to disassemble and move. More is in the article Office Partitions: Why They’re Worth Using. The layout is best planned at the design stage.
Modern finishing materials
Different materials — eco-friendly and durable — are used for each structural element:
- Walls. Wallpaper and various types of panels are used, but the most common option is decorative plaster. Modern compositions and application technologies give a practical, aesthetic and easy-care coating.
- Floor. Ceramic tile, porcelain stoneware and class-4 wear-resistant linoleum have high abrasion resistance and suit high-traffic spaces well.
- Ceiling. It is “dressed” in stretch or suspended structures; stretch ones offer a variety of colours and textures.
More on choosing finishes is in the article Materials for a Modern Office Renovation: Review.
Lighting and light scenarios
The question of lighting is solved together with the ceiling, and here the qualified help of a designer and a lighting engineer is needed. The lighting specialist calculates the power of the light sources and helps decide on the shade and density of the light flux, while the designer creates light scenarios for each zone.
This approach lets you highlight zones of different purposes and, at the same time, use energy resources rationally. More on light is in our article on office lighting.
Engineering communications
All engineering systems — ventilation, heating, water and electricity — are worked out at the design stage. Office communications have their own specifics: equipment requires a large number of sockets, communication boxes, and power and digital cables. Uninterrupted operation is ensured by competent wiring, with electrical elements installed in the right places and in the necessary quantity.
Engineering systems are responsible for a comfortable temperature, humidity and water supply. Their list is strictly regulated by building standards, but you can always choose solutions that provide maximum comfort and safety in each case. This complex is delivered as part of general contracting services.
Automation and the smart office
A separate level of modern technology is automation. Intelligent systems manage lighting, climate and security according to pre-set scenarios: light dims or switches on depending on the time of day and the presence of people, while ventilation and heating maintain the set microclimate without manual intervention.
Automation not only raises comfort but also saves energy — the systems work exactly when and where needed. Such “smart” logic is best built in at the project stage, together with the engineering networks.
A technological office renovation with Partner Create
A modern renovation is the coordinated work of layout, materials, lighting, engineering and automation. For all the systems to work smoothly and the office to be warm and cosy, it is worth turning to professional contractors.
Partner Create is a reliable partner in creating a modern, technological office where employees and guests feel at ease and comfortable. Examples of our work are in the office spaces portfolio.
Modern technologies in office renovation in brief
- A modern office is a technological space; all decisions are laid down at the project stage.
- Layout: sandwich blocks, plasterboard and glass-aluminium structures, mobile glass walls.
- Materials: decorative plaster, tile, porcelain stoneware, class-4 linoleum, stretch and suspended ceilings.
- Lighting: a lighting engineer’s calculation and light scenarios for each zone.
- Engineering: ventilation, heating, water and electricity with competent wiring to standards.
- Automation: intelligent control of light, climate and security for comfort and savings.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are well-thought-out planning solutions (mobile partitions, glass-aluminium structures), modern materials, professional lighting with light scenarios, engineering networks and automation. All of them are laid down at the design stage.
Intelligent systems manage lighting, climate and security by scenario, maintaining comfort without manual intervention. This raises convenience and saves energy, since the systems work only where and when needed.
Office equipment requires many sockets, communication boxes, and power and digital cables. Competent wiring with the right placement of elements is only possible if the engineering networks are worked out at the project stage.
For high-traffic spaces, ceramic tile, porcelain stoneware and class-4 wear-resistant linoleum are suitable. These materials resist abrasion and keep their look for a long time even with a constant flow of people.
Order a technological office renovation from Partner Create
Modern technologies mean higher quality, comfort and renovation speed. Partner Create will combine layout, materials, lighting, engineering and automation into a single technological project and take responsibility for the result.
Explore our work in the portfolio, read useful materials on the blog, or get in touch to discuss your project. Call +38 050 388 24 49.
We also recommend Office Lighting: How to Get It Right and Materials for a Modern Office Renovation: Review — they will round out the picture of a modern renovation.