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Beyond the Walls : an Innovative Cubicle Design for the Modern Office

dc.contributor.advisorKöknar, Sait Ali
dc.contributor.advisorTubles, John
dc.contributor.authorMaryamossadat Borghei
dc.contributor.departmentFaculty of Architecture and Design
dc.contributor.otherBerlin International University of Applied Sciences
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-15
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-28T13:27:25Z
dc.date.available2025-11-28T13:27:25Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: The evolution of work dynamics necessitates a revisitation and re-evaluation of office design, particularly focusing on the integration and optimization of cubicles as adaptable workspaces. This study delves into the potential of innovative cubicle design in meeting the contemporary demands of office environments, addressing the need for flexibility, privacy, and conducive work conditions. Through a quantitative methodology and a comprehensive literature review, the study navigates through the historical evolution and criticisms of cubicles, and examines the adaptability of cubicles in various work environments including individual spaces, shared workspaces, and collaborative workspaces. Three case studies of modern cubicle designs, namely Alcove and Alcove Plus by Vitra, Bivi by Steelcase, and Avion by Stylecraft, are meticulously analyzed to glean insights into the characteristics that contribute to effective modern office environments. Following this, a design project illustrating an innovative cubicle and partition system tailored for the modern office is presented. This research aims to unravel the intricacies of cubicle utilization in modern workplace design, striving to contribute knowledge towards creating supportive, adaptable, and conducive work environments that resonate with the dynamic needs of the modern workforce. Keywords: Cubicle Design, Modern Workplace Design, Office Flexibility, Privacy, Adaptable Workspaces, Work Dynamics, Interior Architecture, Modular Office Systems, Work Environment Optimization, Innovative Cubicle Designen
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dc.description.tableofcontentsMACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents 1 Introduction ......................................................... 6 1.1 Background/aim of Study ....................................... 6 1.2 Methodology ................................................... 8 2 Revealing the Origins of Cubicles ................................... 9 2.1 Definition of Cubicle: ........................................ 9 2.2 Historical Analysis of the Development of Cubicles: .......... 10 2.2.1 Short History of Open Office Design: Designing the Egalitarian Office .... 10 2.2.2 Short History of Cubicle/modular Office Furniture Design ................. 12 3 Cubicles in Contemporary Workspaces ............................... 16 3.1 a Critical Look at Cubicles .................................. 16 3.2 State of Cubicles in Current Working Condition ............... 20 3.2.1 Individual Workstations ................................ 21 3.2.2 Shared Workplaces ...................................... 23 3.2.3 Collaborative Workspaces ............................... 24 4 Case Studies ....................................................... 26 4.1 Alcove and Alcove Plus by Vitra .............................. 27 4.2 Bivi by Steelcase ............................................. 30 4.3 Avion by Stylecraft ........................................... 32 4.4 Case Study Analysis ........................................... 35 5 Design Project ..................................................... 37 bibliography .......................................................... 48 list of Figures ....................................................... 52en
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.berlin-international.de/handle/123456789/805
dc.language.isoeng
dc.subjectAdaptable Workspaces
dc.subjectInnovative Cubicle Design
dc.subjectInterior Architecture
dc.subjectModern Workplace Design
dc.subjectModular Office Systems
dc.subjectOffice Flexibility
dc.subjectPrivacy
dc.subjectWork Dynamics
dc.subjectCubicle Design
dc.titleBeyond the Walls : an Innovative Cubicle Design for the Modern Office
dc.typeThesis

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