As the office continues to redefine itself, one thing is clear: productivity no longer looks like desks in rows and silence in the air. For Teknion, a global innovator in workplace design, the most effective workspaces are those that embrace movement, flexibility, and above all, choice.
'Work is not linear; it's a cycle,' explains Saiful Anuar, Director of Marketing at Teknion International. 'Employees naturally move between connecting, co-creating, and concentrating throughout the day.' This insight shapes Teknion's philosophy and its framework for creating smarter offices, called the Work Cycle, a design model built around three key pillars: Connect, Co-Create, and Concentrate.
Connect: where ideas begin
Every great idea starts with a conversation. Teknion sees these spontaneous moments of exchange as vital to innovation. 'Open, informal spaces encourage interaction, idea-sharing, and spontaneous discussions beyond structured meetings,' says the brand. To support this, Teknion integrates a mix of seating styles—modular lounge chairs, high-top tables, and flexible common areas that invite dialogue and encourage the human moments that drive workplace culture.
Co-create: where collaboration thrives
'Studies show that employees spend around 45% of their work week co-creating through brainstorming and meetings,' Anuar notes. Teknion's Co-Create environments are designed for this dynamic. Spaces include standing-height surfaces for fast-paced exchanges, larger task-height zones for deeper collaboration, and easily movable furniture to accommodate evolving teamwork needs. It's design that not only supports innovation, it invites it.
Concentrate: where deep work happens
It's not all buzz and brainstorming. With roughly 40% of the work week spent on focused, independent tasks, the modern office must also support solitude. Teknion meets this need with quiet zones, ergonomic height-adjustable tables, privacy booths, and acoustic solutions that empower employees to choose their focus environment. 'A well-designed workplace offers options and choice,' the company emphasises, 'allowing individuals to immerse themselves in complex tasks without distraction.'
A rhythmic, responsive workplace
By embedding this three-part philosophy into its furniture and spatial design, Teknion crafts environments that move in rhythm with the way people actually work. 'These percentages vary slightly across organisations,' Anuar adds, 'so to design better workspaces, we must understand these differences and create environments that enhance work while seamlessly supporting shifts between these modes.'
This flexible, human-centric approach is backed by Teknion's reputation for pushing design boundaries. With an extensive portfolio of award-winning products and partnerships with leading international designers, the brand consistently creates spaces 'where people feel welcome, connected and empowered.'
In a world where workplace design is more critical than ever, Teknion's message is clear: don't choose between focus or collaboration, solitude or connection, design for them all.
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