With its flexible se:hive room solutions, Sedus offers a tool that implements precisely this cognitive zoning in open spaces. se:hive combines visual structuring, acoustic dampening and spatial clarity – creating a balance between openness and seclusion that is ideal for hybrid forms of working.
Why meaningful zoning is more important today than ever before
Modern offices face the complex challenge of providing both communicative areas for teamwork and quiet retreats for concentrated work. According to Sedus INSIGHTS, this means that spaces must not only be functionally organised, but also sensorily supported – in other words, employees should intuitively know where they should be for which task based on the room structure, acoustics and atmosphere. This multisensory understanding of space is key to well-being and productivity in hybrid working environments.
Open spaces create transparency and promote communication, but without targeted zoning, they can also lead to distraction and unrest. This is where se:hive comes in: its modular design and textile surfaces create differentiated spaces within the room, offering employees orientation, freedom of choice and tranquillity – without destroying the openness of the environment.
The selection of se:hive variants – flexible for every situation
A major advantage of se:hive is the wide range of variants and models that planners can use specifically for different requirements:
- se:hive single:
The entry point to zoning: as an empty, open-plan solution, se:hive single structures larger areas, creates transition zones or serves as a visual filter between active open spaces and quieter areas. Different heights and shapes allow the room to be subtly structured without creating rigid boundaries.
- se:hive desk:
With an integrated table, this variant offers a temporary retreat for concentrated tasks. Whether as a flexible workplace for individual work or as a microzone for short deep work sessions, se:hive desk combines visual and acoustic screening with functional working. Different heights (sitting or sitting-standing variants) increase flexibility.
- se:hive bench:
Perfect for social interaction and teamwork: se:hive bench integrates benches that combine visual and acoustic zoning with an inviting atmosphere. Ideal for informal exchanges, brainstorming or short team meetings.
- se:hive circle:
This circular variant creates protected cluster areas that are ideal for group work or spontaneous collaboration without disrupting the rest of the space.
se:hive private:
This variant goes one step further in terms of privacy: se:hive private combines a table with bench seating, offering more intimacy in open spaces.
se:hive diner:
se:hive diner creates informal meeting zones for four to six people with facing seating groups and a table, ideal for breaks, conversations or hybrid team islands.
Structure, atmosphere and acoustics – in harmony
Another advantage of se:hive is its materiality and sustainable construction: the textile covering not only creates a warm, cosy atmosphere, but also effectively reduces noise – a key factor for concentration in open-plan offices. The modular structure allows for different degrees of screening, from transparent transitions to more protected retreat areas.
In this way, se:hive not only creates functional zones, but also "sensory spaces" that employees use intuitively – tailored to the task, mood and context. This corresponds exactly to the requirements that Sedus INSIGHTS places on the architecture of hybrid working environments: spaces that strengthen employees' freedom of choice.
Conclusion: se:hive – a tool for cognitive zoning
se:hive is much more than a furniture or screen system: it is a design principle for open-plan offices based on modular flexibility, multi-sensory spatial effects and versatile use. Whether as a quiet retreat, a communicative island or an informal meeting zone, se:hive supports architects and planners in structuring spaces to meet the diverse needs of hybrid working styles.
By creating sensory clarity while maintaining openness, se:hive offers exactly the flexible zoning that modern working environments need today.
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