A Modern Office for an IT Company
Global practice proves that the workspace of IT developers stands out for its unconventional, rather bold approach to interiors. The specifics of the work leave their mark on the conditions in which specialists feel most comfortable — their freedom shouldn’t be constrained by the strictness of an enclosed space, but the atmosphere should encourage creativity and productive work. So an office for IT is built by different rules than usual cellular offices.
In this guide we look at what a modern office for an IT company should be like: open space without rigid frames, focus zones, relax areas, microclimate and technology. For the renovation stages, layout and price, read the separate article Office for an IT Company: Planning & Design.
Open space without rigid frames
Ideally, an IT company is located in a spacious room without a standard set of equipment and furniture. It’s easy to divide into functional zones using columns, partitions and interior decor, avoiding small enclosed rooms. Nothing — physically, psychologically or creatively — should limit developers in their work.
The work area takes up the largest space, and it’s best suited to a laconic design, panoramic windows, comfortable chairs and desks, good lighting and protection from external noise. It’s good if each employee has 10-12 m². On the advantages of an open layout, see the article Why Companies Choose the Modern Open Space.
Focus and collaboration zones
A developer’s work combines deep concentration and team interaction, so the space must support both modes:
- Focus zones — quiet places protected from noise, where you can fully immerse in a task.
- Collaboration zones — cosy areas for working in small groups, if the processes require it.
This balance lets programmers switch easily between focused work and discussions without getting in each other’s way.
Microclimate, power supply and technology
For an IT office, technical reliability is no less important than design:
- Microclimate. Flawless air conditioning and ventilation systems that maintain freshness and a comfortable temperature year-round are a must (more in the article on Ventilation or Air Conditioning: What to Choose).
- Uninterrupted power. You need 24/7 internet access and a reliable power supply, and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) lets you keep working during possible outages.
It is well-thought-out engineering and technology that provide the stability without which an IT team can’t work.
The “comfort zone”: rest for developers
IT people often devote themselves fully to work: they stay late in the office and sometimes even stay overnight. So caring managers create a proper “comfort zone”, which usually houses:
- showers, to freshen up at any moment;
- spacious kitchens with tables, chairs and kitchen equipment;
- game rooms and relaxation rooms, to switch off from hard work for a while.
Some companies even need gyms or massage rooms — to relieve the strain after long hours at the computer. On how to arrange a rest space, read the article How to Set Up a Staff Relaxation Room.
An IT office with Partner Create
IT firms employ creative, unconventional specialists, so there are practically no standard rules for arranging such offices — each space is individual and needs something “of its own”. So IT office design starts with an analysis of the specific company’s needs and features and the client’s wishes.
Partner Create will think through the space as early as the design stage and deliver it turnkey under general contracting. Examples of completed offices are in the office spaces portfolio.
A modern IT office in brief
- An IT office is built without rigid frames: a spacious room zoned with columns, partitions and decor.
- The work area — a laconic design, panoramic windows, good light, noise protection, 10-12 m² per person.
- The space combines focus zones for concentration and collaboration zones for group work.
- Microclimate and uninterrupted power (UPS, 24/7 internet) are essential.
- The “comfort zone”: showers, kitchens, game rooms, relax areas, sometimes gyms and massage rooms.
- Each IT office is individual, so the design starts with an analysis of the company’s needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a spacious room without rigid frames, divided into zones with columns, partitions and decor instead of small enclosed rooms. The work area needs a laconic design, panoramic windows, good light and noise protection, and each employee is best given 10-12 m².
Developers often stay late in the office, so they need proper conditions for rest. The comfort zone houses showers, spacious kitchens, game rooms and relaxation rooms, and sometimes gyms or massage rooms.
An IT team’s work depends on 24/7 internet access and a stable power supply. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) lets you keep working during possible power outages.
Practically none — IT employs creative specialists, so each office is individual and needs its own approach. That’s why the design starts with an analysis of the needs, features of the company and the client’s wishes.
Create a modern IT office with Partner Create
The right IT office means freedom, creativity, reliable technology and comfort for the team. Partner Create will analyse your needs, design and deliver the space turnkey, with 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 for an IT Company: Planning & Design and How to Set Up a Staff Relaxation Room — they will round out the picture of a modern IT office.