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Obeya's freestanding,
open-ended structures can
be customized in a variety
of ways to create spaces of
different visual and physical
functions, needs, and flexibility.
Adding screens (left) can
create a semi-private enclave,
while leaving the structure
open (opposite) defines space
yet allows for collaboration.

What do you think stood out to the judges to make Obeya the Best
of Competition Award-winning product?
Obeya was designed to simplify and define space-from personal pods
to conference rooms. Obeya's architectural structure offers a suggestion
of an enclave, which can be open or closed and creatively finished to form
spaces of different visual and physical functions.
A key element that distinguishes Obeya is materiality. A pointed
effort was made to work with wood, as wood is central to the culture of OFS
and is a natural sustainable offering. Its rich, tactile properties elevate
the atmosphere of a space, ensuring staff feel comfortable and at home.
The construction of the crafted posts was technically very difficult to achieve;
it would not have been possible without OFS's expertise working with
the material.
What is especially unique about this product?
What's especially unique about Obeya is its flexibility and simplicity. The
structure can be self-assembled on-site, eliminating the burden of traditional
construction. Its knock-down design makes it easy to relocate with little
disruption to the operation of the office. Modern businesses need to be
responsive and reactive to change. Shorter leases are becoming standard and
with it a desire for adaptable office solutions. Obeya is a cost-effective option
against traditional office fit-outs.

How does the functionality of Obeya add to its usefulness in commercial
interiors?
A new means of working-more casual and open, fueled by the growth in
mobile technology-is changing the geography of the office to open plan.
Obeya was designed to play an integral role in this evolving landscape by
addressing concerns of acoustic and visual privacy. Obeya is dual skinned and
can be dressed with both hard and soft surfaces to dampen sound. PET
acoustical ceiling baffles and noise dampening curtains can also be added to
further deaden sound. Obeya will be defined by the end user's needs.
What's most noteworthy about the aesthetic of Obeya?
From its plywood cores marrying up to the beautiful hardwoods, Obeya
embraces the essence of what wood naturally brings to the feeling of a space.
A wide variety of accessories can be applied to Obeya, enabling the structure
to be customized in a way that reflects the culture of the organization. When
required, it can be updated to maintain aesthetic relevance.

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