{"id":14235,"date":"2025-04-03T21:42:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T19:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sitlosophy.com\/?p=14235"},"modified":"2025-04-03T21:42:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T19:42:02","slug":"acoustics-and-comfort-for-workspaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sitlosophy.com\/en\/acoustics-and-comfort-for-workspaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Berirama by Sitlosophy featured in Office&#038;Layout: acoustics, modularity and comfort for hybrid workspaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"588\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sitlosophy.com\/en\/seat\/berirama\/\"><strong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"320\">Berirama<\/strong><\/a>, the modular seating collection by <strong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"370\">Sitlosophy<\/strong> designed by <strong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"405\">Alessandro Crosera<\/strong>, is featured in issue 1\/2025 of <em data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"453\">Office&amp;Layout<\/em> magazine, within a special editorial focus on a key topic in today\u2019s workspace design: <strong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"587\">acoustics and privacy in open-plan offices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"871\">In today\u2019s office environments\u2014open, flexible, and high-density\u2014the need for managing <strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"696\">acoustic comfort<\/strong> has become essential. Acoustics is no longer just a technical or engineering issue; it\u2019s a fundamental part of furniture design, space configuration, and everyday well-being.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"937\">Furniture and acoustic comfort: Sitlosophy\u2019s design approach<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1300\"><strong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"951\">Berirama<\/strong> addresses these needs through a modular seating system that integrates both function and form, while also <strong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1111\">contributing to sound management at product level<\/strong>. Its enveloping shapes, padded structure, and sound-absorbing panels help limit noise propagation, creating protected micro-environments suitable for focused work or informal interactions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1585\">The system allows for the creation of <strong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1372\">independent acoustic islands<\/strong>, which can be freely placed in open spaces to define informal zones, waiting areas, or quick meeting spots. Thanks to its modularity, <strong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1519\">Berirama<\/strong> can be easily reconfigured over time as operational needs evolve.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1641\">Alessandro Crosera\u2019s contribution in Office&amp;Layout<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1935\">In the article, <strong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1681\">Alessandro Crosera<\/strong> explores the role of furniture in enhancing acoustic comfort in contemporary workspaces. He underlines how product design can play a key role in improving the quality of the work environment\u2014especially where architectural interventions are not feasible.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2182\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2182\">\u201cBerirama is designed not only for comfort and functionality, but also to actively contribute to workplace acoustics, using shapes and materials that support sound control and spatial definition,\u201d says Crosera in the <em data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2171\">Office&amp;Layout<\/em> interview.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2326\">The article is part of a broader feature exploring solutions for noise reduction, temporary privacy, and acoustic zoning in open-plan offices.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2386\">Acoustics, flexibility and well-being in the workplace<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2647\"><strong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2402\">Sitlosophy<\/strong> adopts an integrated design approach where furniture becomes an active element in enhancing spatial quality. Berirama is ideal for <strong data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2580\">hybrid and collaborative work environments<\/strong>, offering effective solutions for both concentration and teamwork.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2688\">The project addresses three core needs:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2990\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2798\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2798\"><strong data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2711\">Acoustic comfort<\/strong>, through sound-absorbing materials and semi-enclosed modules that reduce noise spread.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2874\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2874\"><strong data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2830\">Compositional flexibility<\/strong>, with modular layouts that adapt to change.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2990\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2990\"><strong data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2897\">Visual coherence<\/strong>, with a contemporary design suited to contract spaces, executive offices and coworking hubs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3054\">Sitlosophy and innovation in the contract furniture sector<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3443\">This feature in <em data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3087\">Office&amp;Layout<\/em> confirms Sitlosophy\u2019s position among Italian furniture brands that place <strong data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3180\">user experience<\/strong> at the core of their product development. By combining technical performance, formal quality and sustainability, Sitlosophy develops versatile systems that support designers, architects and facility managers in the creation of high-performance work environments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3658\">With Berirama, Sitlosophy offers a tangible solution to the challenges of modern open workspaces\u2014demonstrating how product design can have a direct impact on <strong data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3634\">well-being and productivity<\/strong> in shared environments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3658\">\n<p data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3658\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soiel.it\/sfogliabili\/officelayout\/2025\/200\/show_rivista.php#page=54\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE FOR ISSUE 1\/2025 OF OFFICE&amp;LAYOUT<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Berirama, the modular seating collection by Sitlosophy designed by Alessandro Crosera, is featured in issue 1\/2025 of Office&amp;Layout magazine, within a special editorial focus on a key topic in today\u2019s workspace design: acoustics and privacy in open-plan offices. In today\u2019s office environments\u2014open, flexible, and high-density\u2014the need for managing acoustic comfort has become essential. 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