A lack of spatial separation in the home can make it challenging to mentally leave one task and start another, which is why the AD-APT modular system by architecture firm Woods Bagot has the potential to make stay-at-home life more comfortable. The series is designed to modify apartments with walls and screens that can easily be rearranged for different tasks like cooking, working or playing.
The design was developed in response to the global pandemic, which is seeing many people having to creatively adapt their home spaces for work and other unexpected purposes. According to firm principal Simon Saint, "As more people become comfortable with working remotely, they will expect to be able to do so more often... While we expect the physical changes to offices and classrooms to happen over time, the changes to our homes could be far more rapid."
Modular WFH Systems
The AD-APT Modular System Changes Apartments for Play, Work & Cooking
Trend Themes
1. Spatial Separation - Opportunity for creating modular systems that allow for easy rearrangement of spaces to mentally separate various tasks and activities within the home.
2. Flexible Living - Opportunity for designing modular solutions that can transform apartments and homes to adapt to changing needs like work, play, and cooking.
3. Remote Work Adaptation - Opportunity for developing innovative systems that cater to the increasing demand for remote work by providing customizable and flexible home workspaces.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture & Interior Design - Opportunity for architects and designers to create modular systems and solutions that enhance spatial separation and adaptability within homes and apartments.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to produce modular furniture and screens that can be easily rearranged to accommodate different tasks in home environments.
3. Home Improvement & Renovation - Opportunity for home improvement and renovation companies to offer modular systems and services that enable homeowners to transform their spaces for remote work and versatile living.