In the era of the open-concept office layout, private workspaces become scarce. However, that does not mean that employees don't need an escape from time to time. Whether you prefer to work with zero distractions or you just need a break from the tasking dynamic environment of the modern office, many brands and designers seek to deliver that secluded experience with various privacy-oriented products.
From the Ulpus modular office systems to the Capsule Office Pod, the re-manifestation of the private workspace relies on design. Petra Vonk offers one of the more tech-forward accessory examples in this list with her 3D-knitted acoustic curtains that diminish noise. ROOM, on the other hand, imagines the modern private workspace through aesthetically embellished phone booths for the office environment. These are reported to be a hit among companies like NASA and Google.
17 Private Workspace Examples
From Alternative Cubicle Workstations to Privacy-Focused Sofas:
Kalin Ned — Oct 11, 2019 — Art & Design
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Self-Contained Private Workspaces
SilentLab Boasts Ways to Enhance Privacy in the Work Environment
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Technology-Infused Workstations
The 'Uplus' Modular Office System Addresses Professional Needs
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Enclosed Workspace Productivity Pods
The 'Capsule' Office Pod Offers a Private Space to Work
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Modular Office Furniture Systems
Gensler Develops a Flexible Furniture System, Titled 'Atelier'
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Productive In-Office Micro-Environments
BuzziSpace's New Architectural System Helps Productivity
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3D-Knitted Felt Acoustic Curtains
Petra Vonk's Innovative Design is Ideal for Office Environments
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Private Public Workstation Shades
The 'Corner Office' Helps to Limit Distractions When Working
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Contemporary Modular Office Furniture
Blå Station Designs the Perfect Piece for Dynamic Workspaces
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Stylishly Modern Phone Booths
ROOM Transcribes the Traditional Phone Booth to the Modern Setting
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Privacy-Focused Recycled Chairs
The Pod PET Felt Privacy Chair Offers a Secluded Space in Offices
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Alternative Cubicle Workstations
The 'COCO' Desk Enables Privacy without Restricting Collaboration
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Ultra-Contemporary Working Spaces
Lebel & Bouliane Boast a Toronto Office Design for Sidewalk Labs
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Office-Optimized Industrial Spaces
FreelandBuck Curates a Playful Office Interior for a Client
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Shared Salon Workspaces
Go Today Shaire Salon Caters to Independent Beauticians in Tokyo
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Modular Office Pavilions
The Kettal Office Pavilion Series Offers Privacy in Open Workspaces
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Privacy-Centric Chair Designs
Foster + Partners Crafted the Cove Chair to Offer Privacy in Public
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Privacy-Focused Sofas
The BuzziSpark Sofa Uses Dividing Screens to Create Private Nooks
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Ergonomic Wellness Designs
Humanscale Creates Pieces Designed with The Body in MInd
Ergonomic Work Lounges
An Ergonomic Lounge at Mangrove Jeju City Designed for Digital Nomads
Interactive Purposeful Urban Furniture
Vestre Focuses on Aesthetics and Practicality
Playful Children's Library Designs
Studio Vapore Creates a Whimsical Children's Library
Warm Medical Interior Designs
OAKV Clinic Introduces a Spa-Like Approach to Dermatology Design
Comfort-Focused Office Furniture
Humanscale Unveils Diffrient Lounge, the Future of Lounge Seating
Workplace Design Showcases
Kettal Expands Workplace Design with New Products and Modular Systems
Container Workplace Complexes
Agrosemillas Offices by Impepinable Studio Reuse Shipping Containers
Redefined Modern Acoustic Pods
Narbutas Expands its Line with the Sonus M Acoustic Pods
elegant private townhouse interiors
Holzrausch Studio completes the LOUI PARIS project
Adaptive Office Collection
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design Redefines Workplace Design for Teknion
Thoughtfully Minimalist Office Designs
The SYMBOLPLUS OFFICE Design is Honest & Minimalist
Adaptable Modular Office Furniture
Mute Presents the Modular Pods Customizable Collection
Customizable Personal Office Pods
The SONUS S+ Acoustic Pod Supports Everyday Productivity
Greenhouse Office Pavilions
Office for Roundtable + JXY Studio Create Multifunctional Office
Dual-Workspace Backyard Sheds
The WORK_shed by Linework Architecture is Stylishly Functional
Privacy Workspace Pods
Kabin Unveils Three Modular Privacy Pods for Focus and Clarity at Work
Furniture-Integrated Computing
Lian Li Merges Premium Desks with Enthusiast PC Hardware
Operational Professional Workspace Frameworks
Valentyns is Located in Cologne, Germany
Leaning Portable Workstation Desks
The 'Leandesk' Works with Walls and Windows
Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments
The Minimalist Cocoon Apartment Maximizes Function in Paris
Modern Private Working Booths
Kettal Presents the Kall Booth for Private Working Spaces
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
Joint Workspace Seating Collections
Narbutas and MUCNYC Join on the Myami Collection
Biophilic Workplace Designs
Mangrove Garden Office by Bean Buro Reimagines Corporate Spaces
Immersive Room-Sized Exhibit Environments
Spazio Viruly Presents 'UNBOXING: a Room as Instrument'
Dynamic Modular Office Furniture
The Sunon Furniture 'MixCube' Range Embraces Flexible Workspaces
Minimalist Seating Collections
John Pawson and Herman Miller Rethink the Essence of Comfort
Vertical Creative Hubs
PUMA Studio Los Angeles is a Multi-Purpose Brand Campus in West Hollywood
Maximalist Micro Cafés
Studio BANAA Maximalist Voyager Craft Coffee Micro-Café Filled with Color
Workplace Wellness Capsule Pods
The Iris Meditation Pod Transforms the Modern Office Environment
Adaptive Wine Workspaces
The Flint Wines Office Interior Rethinks Circulation and Storytelling
Airport Lounge Seating
This Airport Lounge Turned Mondrian’s Boogie-Woogie into Wood Islands
Rerfeshed Historic Workspaces
Daytrip’s Cloisters Interiors Boasts Modern Furniture Design
Artist Apartment Conversions
Alan Prekop Studio Alters a Disused Office into a Space for Artists
Design-Forward Reversible Space Concepts
Smarin's Reversible Space Program is Adaptable to Needs
Bookcase-Led Residences
The Green Box Transforms an Office into a Library-Centered Home
Ethereal Contemporary Workspaces
The Prior Ecclesia Project is Stunning, Modern, and Functional
Acoustic Workstation Hoods
Canopy Desk by Kfi Studios and Gensler Softens Open-Office Noise
Immersive Listening Rooms
The Spotify Listening Lounge in London Creates a Space for Focused Audio
Designer-Led Modular Furniture Systems
USM and Alexander May Produce 'The Architecture of Work'
Sophisticated Collaborative Furniture Lines
Stellar Works & Yabu Pushelberg Unveil Three New Lines
Acoustic Nordic Offices
The New GN Group’s Poland office is Designed by BIT CREATIVE
Community-Oriented Wellness Spaces
Basic Space Gym Integrates Training, Recovery, and Social Areas
Self-Designed Tranquil Workspaces
Studio Saransh Designs the Oasis Workspace for Itself
All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes
Elsewhere Pods Designs the Tiny Beaufort Bushland Retreat
Felt-Made Retractable Room Dividers
Rafa Ortega Designs the Pixels Dividers for Impact Acoustics
Sustainable Modern Chair Designs
ZEITRAUM Explored Sustainability Through Material & Craftsmanship
Vibrantly Tonal Work Furniture
Zilenzio and Note Design Studio Create Focus Spaces
Modern Administrative Office Designs
The Friedenau Housing Cooperative Taps Studio Alexander Fehre
Retro-Inspired Workplaces
The Jungle Offices Reinterpret 1990s NY Offices Across Four Floors
Modular Workstation Systems
Gensler and KFI Studios Design Canopy Workstation
Function-Focused Sustainable Workspaces
Tegeta Gets a New Office Space in Ebilisi, Georgia
Minimalist Modular Sofa Systems
Blå Station’s Soma Was Designed by Geckeler Michels
Vertical Home Office Units
The Leandesk Converts Walls and Windows into Functional Workspaces
Bold Mobile Work Seating
Omniseat Portable Productivity Seat Adapts to the Mobile Workforce
Adaptive Color Workstations
The Chameleon Workplace Lets Users Shift Their Cubicle Hue for Focus
Modular Workplace Architecture Trends
DualSpace Studio Debuted the Adapatable 'ELIT Office'
Mobile Work Desks
The Scout Work Mobile by Konstantin Grcic for Vitra Supports Flexible Work
Modular Work Systems
The MeSpace Workstation Redefines Personal Work Zones with Adaptable Design
Creative Floor Conversions
Banda Agency Office is a Flexible Creative Workspace by Ater Architects
Modular Bench Systems
Outsiders by lije Studio and Amorf Praxis Rethinks Public Seating
Humanitarian Sleep Pod Designs
NapBox Highlights an Enclosed Sleep Pod Designed by Three Students
Adaptive Reuse Offices
Felix Lewis Architects' the Works Repurposes an Industrial Site
Adaptive Workspace Designs
Twobo’s SALT HQ Highlights Material Reuse in a Community-Ready Office
Ultra-Chic Modular Furniture Systems
NII Spotlights the PARLAMENTO Modular System by Jun Aizaki
Planet-Conscious Workspaces
Humanscale Debuts Human-Centered Solutions
Multi-Purpose Workspaces
The Kokuyo Dig Office Combines Workspaces with Learning and Event Areas
Workspace Seating System
The Pullman Modular System Creates Adaptable Zones for Focused Work
Thoughtful Office Building Interiors
Bruzkus Greenberg Designed the Shared Amenity Spaces at C1
Hotel-Inspired Renovations
Studio &Space Transforms Amsterdam Zuid Home with Custom Finishes
Integrated Planter Worktables
The Plantable Office Line by SurfaceWorks into Plant-Friendly Tables
Eclectic Paris Apartments
The Apartment by Studio Asaï Blends French Elegance with British Whimsy
Semi-Permanent Office Sheltering
Orangebox Introduces the Campers & Dens System
New York Design Galleries
ATRA New York Gallery Presents a Multisensorial Design Space
Modular Table Seatings
This Modular Table and Chair Set Adds Sound and Storage to Compact Spaces
Cocoon Lounge Chairs
The Introvert Chair by Robbie Williams for Moooi is Cozy and Embracing
Apartment-Inspired Drawer Concepts
Focus Studio Presents the Smart APT Drawers Concept
Modular Seating Systems
The Flow Seating Has Three Adaptable Options for Hospitality Environments
Serene Boutique Hotel-Inspired Projects
Karimoku Case Presents A Thoughtful Stay in Milan
Compact Urban Residences
The Stealth House by Specht Novak Redefines Private Living in Austin
Refined Urban Interiors
Primrose Apartment by Uncanny Studio Balances Sculptural Form and Comfort
Contemporary Office Design
The Rock Capital Warsaw Office Highlights Art in a Refined Workplace
Adaptive Reuse Luxury Hotels
1 Hotel Copenhagen Transforms a 1930s Landmark into a Hygge Retreat
Sovereign Cloud Workspaces
IONOS and Nextcloud Launch a Sovereign Microsoft 365 Alternative
Elegant Innovative Room Dividers
Glimakra of Sweden Debuts Its New Privacy-Focused Offering — Sail
Reinvented Office Spaces
The Mislad Office Reflects Home-Style Comfort in Kyiv, Ukraine
Playful Futuristic Work Campuses
MAX Zone Hub in Foshan Opens as a Multi-Level Workplace Campus
Architectural Library Furniture
The Herzog & De Meuron Reading Nooks for Own Furniture Tokyo
Layered Perfume Office Interiors
Satinine’s Oficina Milanese Uses a Room-Based Workplace Layout
Storytelling Workspaces
M Moser’s London Office Uses Behavioral Design and Brand-Focused Interiors
Compact Civic Workspaces
The Stroud Green Housing Centre Creates a Modest Community Hub
Modular Furniture Collections
Herzog & De Meuron Design Made to Measure Capsule for UnFfor
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Californian Modern Office Designs
22RE Designed a Warm Workspace for Creative Agency Day Job
Privacy-Enabling Modular Office Systems
NII Spotlights the PIGNA Modular System by AMDL CIRCLE
Nature-Driven Office Interiors
Vacons Unveiled its Coconut-Inspired Betrimex Office
Layered Amenity Offices
The Bell Tower by Ste Marie Transforms Workplace into Amenity Spaces
Sophisticated Government Office Designs
Agata Kurzela Tackles a Heritage Building in Abu Dhabi
Sculptural Living Systems
Fratelli Boffi's Cromatica Collection Explores Furniture as Fluid Design
Organizational Adaptive Workspaces
Craft 3 Helps You Organize, Style, and Share Work Your Own Way
Gap-Focused Living Rooms
one-aftr Unveiled The 'Pavilion TEUM' Architectural Concept
Speculative Workspace Suites
Wool and Hay Launches the Array Spec Suite in Sydney
Wheelchair-Compatible Cabin Concepts
Airbus Has Introduced the Airspace U Suite
Collaborative Corporate Offices
İkibiniki Designed the VHV Reasürans Offices
Nature Integrated Offices
Bochum Office Embeds Gardens and Felt Paths to Enhance Well‑being
Modern London Co-Working Spaces
Anomaly Designs the Apex Co-Working Space in London
Studio-Workshop Offices
The Banda Agency Kyiv Office by Ater.architects Combines Work and Making
Relaxing Layered Spa Interiors
Yuspa Spa by Fog Architecture Unfolds Through Curved Volumes
Heavy-Duty Industrial Equipment Collections
Luxor Workspaces Debuted the Industrial Collection
Hybrid Retail Studios
The Shop by Gantri Organizes Gallery, Workspace, and Gathering Areas
Bright Creative Office Hubs
This Sauvage TV Office Supports Collaboration with Flow and Light
Comfort-Focused Furniture Capsules
Humanscale Preents sthe Living Collection at Salone del Mobile
Calm Workspace Interventions
Kinzo Designs Das Center Offices for an International Consulting Firm
Blue Multifunctional Apartments
Blue Box Apartment by Bruzkus Greenberg Reorganises a Berlin Attic
Flexible Modular Pod Systems
Boss Design Introduces the Scalable Mews Plus Capsule
Sleek Minimal Wall Desks
The AB019 Wall Desk Blends Compact Style and Function Seamlessly
Modular Acoustic Screens
The Harp System Creates Flexible Acoustic Partitions for Open Interiors
Compact Mobile Offices
The Castillo Mobile Office is a Seven-Square-Meter Unit on Wheels
Object Design-Explorative Apartments
Apartamento Secreto explores objects that go beyond function
Sculptural Room Screens
Morgen Screen by Kamonwan Yongpanit Redefines Partitions with Layered Look
Court-Inspired Atrium Workspaces
The Conductor Workspace is by Studio MULTI and Tabitha Isobel
Cohesive Modern Workspace Studios
The Studio and Workspace of Unorthodox Designs is Collaborative
Colorful Creative Workspaces
The Podimo Office by Omhu Projects Highlights Energy and Flexibility
Modern Heritage Workspaces
Norton Folgate Offices Refflect Universal Design Studio’s Craft Balance
Modular Seating Systems
Antonio Citterio’s Oasis Seating System for Flexform Boasts Flexiblity
Compact Work Pods
Dragon Tiny Homes’ Mobile Office Gives You a Self-Contained Workspace on Wheels
Campus Art Studios
The Design of the Atelier PPW Creates a Flexible Creative Space
Valley-Inspired Offices
Wataru Architects' Kitaoka Group Office Redefines Workspace in Mima City
Arab Hospotality-Inspired Modular Sofas
Patricia Urquiola Designs the Insula Sofa for Kettal
Futuristic Rooftop Seating
The LS24 Lounge System Reimagines Seating on Prada’s Rooftop
Retro-Rich Kraków Apartment
Colorful Character Defines This Apartment for Expressive Living
Blue-Accented Rooftop Residences
Bruzkus Greenberg Embraces Tranquility & Intrigue in This Design
Flexible Milan Apartments
Atelierzero Reworks a Milan Apartment Through Color-Blocked Inserts
Modular Corporate Workspaces
Oculus Design Studio Unveiled Nestle IT & Digital Hub in Bangalore
Beach-Inspired Desk Trios
The Deskterior Set Features a Sun Lamp, Card Holder & Sandcastle Bank
health-forward soundproof booth designs
Bureau earns the Works with WELL trademark license
Flexible Office Spaces
Deveron Office Interiors Redefine a Commercial Plan with Adaptable Zones
Playful Compact Hybrid Seating
the Pony® Seat-Table Brings Mobility to Modern Workspaces
Industrial Apartment Designs
The FM Apartment in São Paulo Showcases Vibrant Industrial Interiors