Open-plan offices encourage collaboration and agility. They also amplify a common pain point: noise. Calls, impromptu meetings and constant movement can chip away at focus and well-being. The solution starts with design—building in measures that temper sound without dulling the energy of the space. Level Office Landscape develops systems and furnishings that improve the work experience while balancing form and function. Here are five smart interventions to reduce noise and make open-plan environments more comfortable.
Cut Noise with Acoustic Partition Walls
A first solution is to use partition walls that separate different operational zones without visually closing off the environment. Level’s Planet Plus and Planilux Plus walls are available in solid versions with sound-absorbing panels, as well as in single and double-glazed versions with acoustic PVB that improves insulation. This ensures greater acoustic privacy while maintaining an open feel and visual continuity. Lightweight and easy to install without masonry work, these partitions are ideal for dividing workstations, meeting areas, and circulation zones.
Phone Booths and Acoustic Rooms for Calls
Video calls and phone conversations are among the main sources of disruption in open spaces. To manage them smoothly, without disturbing nearby colleagues, phone booths or small acoustic rooms can be installed, fully equipped with ventilation, lighting, and power connections. Compact and functional, they allow people to isolate themselves when needed, without having to rush to find an available meeting room.
Dividing Panels as Design Elements
Noise reduction and aesthetic personality can coexist perfectly. Desktop or freestanding partition panels, together with ceiling-suspended buffers, improve sound absorption and make spaces more comfortable. Level Office Landscape develops turnkey work environments, offering materials and shapes that become decorative features: textures, colours, and volumes that align with the company’s identity. These solutions reduce sound reverberation and improve speech clarity — essential for everyday communication.
Furniture that Enhances Acoustic Comfort and Cut Noise
The choice of furniture can also support acoustic control. For example, Cross Storage units can be strategically placed between desks to create micro-environments and visual barriers that reduce sound transmission. All Level Office Landscape’s workstations, can be integrated with sound-absorbing panels and customized in configurations, providing greater acoustic protection — especially for tasks requiring focus.
Lounge and Soft Seating to Absorb Sound
Upholstered elements are among the best allies against noise. Sofas, armchairs, and poufs help dampen sound thanks to their materials. In addition to improving comfort and hospitality, lounge areas become ideal spots for informal meetings, giving purpose to otherwise transitional spaces. Introducing soft seating helps create a balance between operational quiet and collaborative interaction. Moreover, the Moss Wall finish, made of preserved moss, can help reduce acoustic pollution.
A Design Approach Focused on Well-being to Cut Noise
Acoustic quality is a fundamental component of productivity, concentration, and well-being in the workplace. Open spaces function at their best when their collaborative nature is supported by people-centered design. With partition systems, intelligent furnishings, and integrated sound-absorbing solutions, Level Office Landscape creates dynamic environments that combine aesthetics, technology, and comfort. Less noise and more well-being: this is how open-plan offices become places where people truly work better.