{"id":42167,"date":"2024-11-12T10:33:28","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T10:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/megablok.com\/tendencias-y-enfoques-nuevos-espacios-de-trabajo\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T12:45:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T12:45:05","slug":"trends-and-approaches-in-new-workspaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/megablok.com\/en\/trends-and-approaches-in-new-workspaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Trends and Approaches in New Workspaces"},"content":{"rendered":"

Workspaces have evolved significantly over the years<\/strong>, shifting from entirely hierarchical environments with separate offices and managers in private, closed rooms to more open and flexible spaces that facilitate communication and interaction both among colleagues and across different levels of the company hierarchy. So, where do we stand now, and what are the approaches and trends for the new workspaces<\/strong> that we are already beginning to see?<\/p>\n<\/div>

Flex Offices and Open Spaces: Two Trends for Modern Times<\/h2>\n

The Anglo-Saxon terms \u201cflex offices\u201d and \u201copen spaces\u201d encompass and summarize this new vision of open, flexible, and connected working environments.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Specifically, a \u201cflex office\u201d<\/strong> refers to workplaces or coworking spaces where clients rent a space of the size they consider appropriate and with the layout they desire.<\/strong> Private offices, open areas, meeting rooms, small breakout areas… offices tailored 100% to the consumer’s liking.<\/p>\n

They are especially popular among start-ups, freelancers, and small-infrastructure companies seeking total flexibility, low costs, and anticipated workforce geographical<\/strong> mobility.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, so-called \u201copen spaces<\/strong><\/a>\u201d are open areas within corporate offices (in this case, typically located within the company’s own facilities) where shared areas predominate, with no divided spaces, walls, cubicles, or private offices,<\/strong> creating a more interactive, connected, and productive environment among company employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>

New Workspaces at the ORGATEC 2024 Trade Fair<\/h2>\n

Megablok was present last month at ORGATEC<\/a>, the leading international trade fair for office equipment and new workspaces,<\/strong> held in the German city of Cologne.<\/p>\n

Various conclusions were drawn there that clearly highlighted the aforementioned new approaches, which can be summarized as follows:<\/p>\n