There is no doubt that traditional conference rooms, due to their functional limitations and focus on a single target audience, have become obsolete in the market. Modern designs for such spaces are primarily based on multifunctionality, providing investors with an attractive and, most importantly, year-round offering aimed at a broader audience. So, what do the latest trends in conference room design look like?
The importance of comfort and the welcoming nature of designed spaces is highlighted by Monika Loewenau-Solis, a manager and architect at the architectural firm Design Anatomy:
Conference rooms are increasingly being designed to resemble home interiors or cafes. It is becoming more common to find comfortable armchairs and sofas replacing typical, much less comfortable chairs. Floors made of easy-to-clean surfaces are being replaced by soft carpets, and lighting is provided by diffused sources, including floor lamps, not just suspended grid ceilings. As a result, such interiors can also be used as spaces for less formal meetings, as well as areas for relaxation and team gatherings over coffee. When designing private conference rooms in offices with multiple conference spaces, it is worth designing them in different styles, allowing for the selection of a space that matches the purpose of the meeting. Folding walls are also very helpful in this regard, enabling the combination of several rooms into one large space or the division into smaller rooms for more intimate or even club-like meetings.