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We recently opened a new exclusive showroom space in Munich. See the photo tour, and drop by to experience the adaptable future of work upfront.

Located next to the Munich airport, our new showroom is the best place to explore and experience our products firsthand. The space is filled with our acoustic pods (from both Space and Jetson families), sound absorbers, and acoustic lighting. Still, the main star is our modular office system OmniRoom, presented in its finest form as the four-zone, multifunctional unit. 

The showroom is meant to be far more than just an exhibition spot. It is a place where we created a thriving and inspiring "adaptable architecture hub." That’s why we started a series of workshops about office planning with our architects and designers. These sessions empower participants to create more versatile, user-friendly, and sustainable office designs using OmniRoom and our other products.

The OmniRoom hub unit highlights all the main functionalities of our modular office system: spacious conference room, cozy lounge area, and ergonomic workstations ideal for a small hot desking zone. 

The visitors can explore the vast collection of OmniRoom Furniture, a set of more than 50 wall-mounted elements, including lamps, desks, cabinets, and display rails. 

Want to come and see for yourself? Please give us a note at showrooms(at)mute.design.

Or check the entire list of our showrooms.

Thrilled about OmniRoom’s reception

In 2023, we focused hard on the launch of our latest product, the OmniRoom modular office system. We put so much passion and work into this project, so we were of course thrilled to see that the press and industry experts received it so positively. We were also honored that several prestigious awards recognized Mute and Omniroom, including Best of Neocon Gold, Mixology’23 Award, and a nomination for the Dezeen Awards.

While such accolades are nice, the most satisfying part of releasing OmniRoom into the world was seeing our first users put the modular office system to use at the trade fairs and discovering its unique features like the revolutionary flexible assembly system.

Created more than 1000m2 of OmniRoom spaces

We knew from the start that such a revolutionary product like OmniRoom would require a special product marketing approach. So we did everything possible to make using our system easy as pie. First, we designed a collection of 53 preconfigured “Rooms” that architects, space planners, and distributors could choose from or modify. We then added to the collection 10 multifunctional hubs that consist of two or more different areas. Also, we developed an advanced and flexible configurator in pCon in collaboration with EasternGraphics. The configurator allows users to design all types of rooms and take full advantage of OmniRoom's modular nature.

In result, were able to produce and install more than 1000 m2 of OmniRoom spaces of various functions, styles, and shapes in just six months. And that number is only growing. We’re currently in the middle of dozens of projects, including ones for an automotive factory, the office of one of the most innovative car brands, and the headquarters of one of the world’s biggest architecture, design, and planning firms. We will be sharing more case studies soon. Stay tuned for updates!

Launched the first Mute flagship showrooms

Opening the first exclusive Mute showrooms was another steppingstone. Visitors can now experience our products firsthand and participate in a series of workshops about office planning and acoustics in “Mute Experience Centers” in Munich, and Galew (Poland). We plan to make the showrooms thriving and inspiring “adaptable architecture hubs” where one can learn how to make office design more flexible and sustainable by using OmniRoom and our other products.

Gave back to the community

In the last 12 months, we have been more engaged than ever in local CSR activities. We organized a series of educational workshops for primary school kids to raise awareness about the impacts noise has on our health and mental state. We invited teenagers from a local children’s home for an “open day” in our factory in Galew, where we taught them about the basics of acoustics, self-presentation, and marketing and advised them on career and educational development. We also funded the “Mute Scholarship,”  which will be awarded to the top student of the local high school every year to help them with ongoing education. Finally, we contributed to nature by sowing a flower meadow in our factory’s backyard. And we’re only getting started. In the coming year,  we plan to build a football pitch for our company and the local community.

Rocked at Mute Summer Fest

What a night! Our Mute Summer Fest is a beloved tradition that we try to make better every year. This time, we had an amazing party with dancing, singing karaoke in our pods, and fun sports competitions. But the highlight was the concert of The Mute Band, a pop-rock group formed by our team members, especially for this occasion. Their electrifying show was unforgettable, featuring some of the biggest crowd-pleasing hits by Tina Turner, Sixpence None the Richer, and Queen. Curious want we danced our shoes off to later on? Here’s the Spotify playlist.

Record-breaking fair trade season

Our 2023 trade fair tour was indeed record-breaking: most events attended, most kilometers walked, and, for sure, most people met. From the buzzing atmosphere of the Clerkenwell Design Week in London to our debut on U.S. soil during Neocon and the innovatively-concepted Architect@Work, every fair was an inspiring. We also had our fair share of challenges, mainly because we leave no stone unturned when it comes to designing our stand. We pay attention to the smallest details—a characteristic appreciated by the Workspace Design Show hosts, who granted us the award for best stand.

This year will be even more ambitious with ORGATEC and no less than 8 Architect@Work events (and that’s only a glimpse of our plans).

Dozens of reshaped offices

In 2023, our products reached 36 countries—some of them (like Taiwan or North Macedonia) for the first time. We are delighted that our acoustic pods, sound absorbers, and acoustic lighting contribute to the work of such amazing teams, including Pepsi, Lipton, CMS, Patriarche, Skyscanner, PWC, and many more.

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The modern workplace has undergone a profound transformation in the last several years. Not only did the pandemic send millions of office workers home, but it also accelerated the trend of focusing more attention to well-being at work. The ever-evolving needs of employees and the dynamic nature of business operations have necessitated new ways of working—and ones that consider the health and contentment of employees as well as the productivity and cooperative needs of businesses. 

Although the one hundred percent “home office” days of the pandemic seem to have ended, returning to the office is not as simple as just unlocking the doors. A new precedent has been set to make the office more comfortable and fitting for the varying tasks employees perform throughout the day. Offices need to be spaces that employees actually want to spend time in and that more closely mimic the freedom and choices they have at home. 

Active-based working (ABW) is emerging as a popular model for workspace design. ABW acknowledges that employees require more than one work setting. As people perform varying tasks throughout the day, they benefit from the ability to work in a range of spaces. Therefore, when designing work areas within an office space, one needs to prioritize varying degrees of privacy and collaboration and, most importantly, facilitate different types of productivity. To support this model effectively, we believe that adaptable office architecture is the cornerstone to success and, as such, the future of work.

Also known as activity-based workspaces or activity-based work, activity-based working is a paradigm for office design that maintains that each day employees engage in a wide range of activities and should therefore be offered varying workspaces for each type of activity. In one day, most employees will move through a variety of solo work, collaborative teamwork, brainstorming (in groups or alone), virtual meetings, and informal, on-the-fly conversations. Ideally, each situation can take place in a space that best facilitates the task or activity at hand. Plus, not all employees work alike. People work better or worse depending on their personality, work style, and even the unique ways that their brain chemistries work. To get the most out of office environments, both in terms of collaboration with colleagues and in terms of focused work, employers must offer people a variety of workspaces. Activity-based working is all about allowing people to choose the work environment that fits them best in the moment and for the task in front of them. While some people need the buzz of a cafe, others prefer total silence and isolation, for example.

In the following article, we’ll cover the key principles of activity-based working. 

Key Principles of Activity-Based Working 

1. “Fit the Task”

In today’s working environment, a one-size-fits-all workplace just won’t cut it. Employers need to provide a proper work environment for a wide variety of tasks, from focused work to collaboration to brainstorming to video calls. Workspaces that can match both tasks and personal work styles give employees the best chance at success and well-being. In turn, workers have more support and control over a wider range and more complex set of work tasks. 

2. Employee Agency

To achieve their best results, people need to work in ways and in environments that fit them personally. Approaching office design with an eye towards personalization empowers employees to manage their own work environments. Employees also gain the freedom to choose where, when, and how they work based on their tasks, preferences, and work demands. This kind of employee agency is becoming increasingly important for retention and productivity. ABW fosters a sense of ownership, responsibility, and trust at work. Employees have the agency to determine how they work best, and employers can rest easy knowing that such empowerment drives the best results for the organization. 

3. Well-Being 

Especially important in today’s work environment is an emphasis on balance and well-being. A new report by Deloitte and Workplace Intelligence found that workplace well-being is floundering while highlighting that employers must consider employee well-being to retain talent and ensure long-term organizational success. According to the report, 60 percent of employees, 64 percent of managers, and 75 percent of the C-suite said they would seriously consider quitting for a job that better supports their well-being. The report, published in 2023, emphasizes a growing trend in prioritizing well-being, as these numbers reflect growth from last year. ABW asks us to reimagine the office as a place where well-being and productivity can coexist. Workspaces that foster physical and mental comfort can, therefore, strengthen the longevity and productivity of organizations.