The Four Archetypes as a Design Guide: Which Furniture Suits Which Space?

The Hub is the vibrant heart of the work café. It is a space for ad hoc discussions, standing meetings and the spontaneous spark of creativity. Wide open, lively and inspired by the ambience of modern co‑working settings. 

Furniture that sets things in motion: 

• se:hive provides a temporary retreat, combining organic forms with visual and acoustic shielding - ideal for focused work even amidst surrounding activity.
• se:café bench brings a sense of homeliness and comfort - perfect for arrival, short rest breaks or informal small‑group gatherings.
• The se:assist table family promotes communication with grace - from bistro to lift‑height tables, flexibly coordinated to suit different spatial configurations. 

Moodboard & Colour Palette: Multi Creation

Vibrant hues, strong contrasts, inspiring material juxtapositions - Multi Creation awakens curiosity, animates the space and fosters creative dynamics. Ideal for where ideas are meant to flow freely.

In the Club, comfort merges with privacy. The ambience is calm, lounge‑like; an environment that invites relaxation, focused work or intimate conversation. Perfect for stepping away from the rush without losing connection. 

Furniture that welcomes: 

• The se:living sofa offers plush comfort and a sense of home - perfect for moments of rest or thoughtful discussion.
• se:café soft chair brings comfort with its rich upholstery and versatile design options - from lounge chairs to bar stools.
• se:tea side tables, with their refined forms and three height options, serve as elegant companions for coffee, laptops or notes. 

Moodboard & Colour Palette: Urban Living

Velvet textures, deep tones, understated opulence. Urban Living lends depth and tranquillity - ideal for those moments seeking repose and refined calm. 

Reduced, clearly structured and focsed on the essentials - that is the Library. It is a space for concentration, quiet work and thoughtful stillness. Here, the individual takes centre stage, gently accompanied by minimal, intentional social interaction. 

Furniture that sharpens focus: 

• The se:café team table acts as a central anchor - its long form invites collaboration while maintaining a sense of familiarity, bringing an ‘at‑home’ feeling in the office.
• The se:café wooden chair stands out with its natural materials and fine craftsmanship - particularly in its Wiener Geflecht version, which is a real sight to behold.
• With se:matrix, structure meets adaptability: this shelving system serves as storage, divider and aesthetic element, customisable for diverse working environments. 

Moodboard & Colour Palette: Smart Balance

Chalky and pastel tones, digital blues, restrained aesthetics. Smart Balance signifies clarity, structure and a sense of lightness.

The Garden brings the outdoors indoors. Dominated by organic forms and natural materials, it is a space of serenity, discovery and rejuvenation. Perfect for creative pauses or informal collaboration. 

Furniture that allows ease: 

• se:lab island is the ideal gathering point for agile collaboration, offering options for sitting or standing with a subtly domestic feel.
• Accompanied by se:lab sofas, which are mobile and softly cushioned, they encourage a relaxed posture and spontaneous exchange - whether for workshops or casual encounters. 

Moodboard & Colour Palette: Soft Being

Soft tones, gentle textures, natural hues. Soft Being crafts spaces that feel authentic, nurturing and mindful of wellbeing. 

Whether for focused work, collaborative exchange or creative exploration, modern workspaces require flexible settings, not rigid layouts. The archetypes Hub, Club, Library and Garden serve as a helpful framework. 

Thoughtfully selected furnishings - such as those in the Sedus portfolio - play a pivotal role in ensuring spaces are intuitive and easily reconfigured. From agile meeting zones to serene retreats and vibrant social areas: by combining the strengths of these archetypes, one can create a holistic work café, more than a mere intermediary space. It becomes a stage for modern workplace culture - personal, dynamic and brimming with possibility.

Colour is far more than an aesthetic choice - it reflects societal shifts. In collaboration with Zukunftstil, Sedus develops comprehensive colour concepts that do more than decorate: they confer identity. The four colour worlds - Urban Living, Multi Creation, Smart Balance and Soft Being - align with the archetypes and offer orientation in an increasingly hybrid working world. 

“Colour follows change,” says Jutta Werner of Zukunftstil. Her work does not chase transient trends but draws on deep societal observation. And that is precisely what makes Sedus’s environments so distinctive: they tell stories, convey values - and invite participation in shaping what comes next. 

A successful work café is no accident; it is the product of mindful design. With the four archetypes, appropriate furniture and harmonious colour schemes, one creates not just spaces, but experiences - spaces that reflect individual needs and corporate culture alike. Today’s spatial design shapes collaboration, innovation - and above all, the wellbeing of people.