Orgatec 2016:Change of scene in the office – creating new perspectives with ophelis

Enhancing the satisfaction and motivation of employees whilst at the same time ensuring efficient handling: When it comes to designing modern working environments, today’s companies are faced with huge challenges. Functionality, networking and dynamics are the hallmarks of the office of the future, which offers ideal conditions for a variety of activities and personal preferences. At Orgatec 2016 in Cologne, ophelis is showing product concepts which reflect the transformation processes in companies and open up new perspectives for both employees and companies.

Modes and moods as the key to success

The workplace of the future is scenario-oriented. The nature of the task determines how work is carried out (mode); the personal frame of mind and character (mood) influences the choice and design of the workplace. Activity-based working and mood-based working go hand in hand.

This development is based on the scientific insight that employees who are involved in creating their working environment are not only happier and healthier, but according to a study carried out by the University of Exeter of more than 2,000 knowledge workers, they are also up to 32% more productive.

Individualisation within the framework of the corporate identity

Individualisation of the working environment means adapting buildings, furniture, processes, IT and corporate culture. In addition, and in spite of all the ways that individualisation may be implemented, it must still be possible to identify an overall concept in line with the corporate identity. If this is successful, the result is a win-win situation for all concerned: The employees benefit from optimised working conditions, whereas their companies become more attractive, enjoy greater productivity and make more efficient use of floor space.

Against this background, ophelis presents – in the form of ophelis sum, ophelis docks and the paravento partitioning system – new product concepts for designing working environments which do justice to working modes and a variety of moods.

Messebau: Dietrich Display, Stuttgart
Entwurf: wonderstudio, Hamburg