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Cubicle concept proposes a personal bunker for rest, focus, and collaboration

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Open floor plans have become the trend after painting office cubicles in a negative light, blamed for the breakdown of human communication and social connections between colleagues. At the same time, however, these “borderless” arrangements also bring about distractions, tensions, and even stress, not to mention the complete lack of privacy when you do want it.

It doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing solution, though, and cubicles don’t have to be the anti-social cages they’re made out to be. This personal bunker concept, for example, does put up barriers to let you focus and relax in peace, but literally leaves a window open when you do need to mingle with other people for work or study.

Designer: Ma. Camilla Isabel Reyes

Personal pod designs are becoming more common these days. People are realizing that open spaces aren’t all that they’re cut out to be and want to have some personal space from time to time. Being able to block off distractions in a visible and physical way can help improve concentration, especially when the pod includes features like soothing music and relaxing lights to help set the mood.

BrainBunk is a design concept for a personal pod intended to maximize focus and rest, while still leaving the option for communication without leaving the space. Unlike a normal desk cubicle that simply puts up walls around the table, it’s pretty much a miniature room complete with a reclining chair. The idea is to be able to work, eat, rest, or even sleep inside, all within your own personal bubble.

What makes the design a bit different from totally enclosed pods is that it has a sliding window mechanism that opens a corner of the cubicle. This would allow the person inside to communicate with others face-to-face without having to get up and walk out. And when they’re done and want to have their solitude back, they can simply slide the panel back out.

BrainBunk can have three configurations that take advantage of this unique feature. A lone cubicle would be great for the solitary worker, but groups of two or four allow that collaborative option among workers or even students. It’s a simple yet effective design for a personal space that doesn’t go over the top in terms of features and amenities, though it could probably do with a bit of improvement in the choice of more sustainable materials.

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Futuristic-looking garden dome functions as an office space, yoga den, and nap spot to sleep under the stars

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A trend that grew ever so popular during the pandemic was “domes’. Sneakily enough, little garden domes started to rise in popularity during the pandemic, since a lot of people felt frustrated working and being cooped up in their homes all day long. Although offices, and the rest of the world, have started to open up now, somehow domes still manage to be a favorite amongst the people. We’re used to garden domes that function as cool home offices, but this garden dome by Hypedome is a home office…but also much more!

Designer: Hypedome

Designed by Hypedome, these garden domes are designed to function as office spaces, calm lounges to relax in, yoga dens, and even additional sleeping quarters if you like to sleep under the stars in the outdoors – without the fear of rain and snow. These geodesic domes were created to make indoor-outdoor living even more accessible, and to provide an indoor-outdoor space that lets you enjoy the beauty of nature without having to deal with its harsh side.

Made from solid polycarbonate panels, the hemispherical garden domes look like glass, but are in fact 200 times more durable and weather-resistant, and UV-protected as well. This provides protection to the furniture and other items placed within the domes. “Our goal was to create durable domes that would not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of gardens but also provide a practical living space that can withstand various weather conditions,” said Hypedome.

The innovative garden domes can be used all year round since you can easily heat them during the winter. And of course, during summer they’ll be a plush little lounge spot to spend your days in, allowing you to soak up the sun, but not too much of it. The garden domes come in three different sizes, with a crystal clear finish as the standard finish. You can also pick mirror, grey, and translucent finish options – they also add a bit of privacy. Hypedome says that the garden domes have a life expectancy of fifteen years, and once they’ve died down, they can be fully recycled, which makes this design worthy of some extra brownie points!

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Futuristic Prefab Office Pods Make You Feel Like You’ve Landed On The Moon

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Hungary-based architecture and design firm Hello Wood initially started off as a summer camp for students with an inclination towards architecture and design in 2010. Over the years, the firm has grown and evolved, and it began to produce cabins and public installations which slowly developed into a detached prefab workstation in 2020, which perfectly found its footing during the pandemic. “Although there had been a need for more separate meeting rooms before the pandemic,” says Ráday, “there is now a rapidly growing demand for isolated work possibilities.” Dubbed the Pebble, this timber-clad workstation has now grown into something futuristic and pretty cool-looking.

Designer: Hello Wood

Hello Wood’s original Pebble pod was clad in wood and is now being customized by the firm to have a more futuristic look. The pod is being customized for a fiber optic company, to provide them with three auxiliary meeting rooms. The client wanted three of the pods to be placed in his front yard, he wanted people to look at them and feel as if they’ve just landed on Mars! To achieve this sleek and uber-cool look, the firm covered the pod with aluminum composite panels and utilized many of the latest technologies. The resulting rooms can be used as office rooms, meeting rooms, and creative spaces. The goal was to create spaces that look innovative and provide inspiration to the clients as they work through the day.

As you enter the pod, you are welcomed by air-conditioned interiors, amped with high-tech features, such as motorized mounts for monitors, LED lighting, and digital boards. The interiors are defined by a glazed entryway, a skylight, as well as two windows, which give the pod a spacious feel, allowing natural light to stream in throughout the day. The amount of glass utilized inside the pod can be customized depending on the user’s requirement.

The Pebble pods occupy around 86 square feet and are priced at a starting price point of around $47,7000. This includes the cabin and basic furnishing but does not include shipping and installation costs, which can vary depending on the delivery location. Within Europe, the pods can be shipped on a truck bed in one piece.

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