Designed in the 1960s, cubicles rose in popularity during the 1970s and 80s, creating private workspaces for employees instead of wide open spaces. Unfortunately, with the cubicle design came the rise of the “cubicle farm” (an effort on the part of employers to stuff as many employees as they could into a small space). This proved to depersonalize the office … Read More

At Avanti Systems, we pride ourselves on customizing our glass partition systems to each client’s specific needs. Our work at West Point Military Academy is no exception. When designing their conference room and waiting space along with small interconnected offices, a streamlined design that was as functional as the facility and school itself was of the utmost importance. Elite™ Freestanding … Read More

What was once an office-centric working culture has undergone a significant shift as the COVID-19 virus has upended life as we know it. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on daily life, only 3.6% of the American workforce was working from home half-time or more. That equaled about 5 million employees. At that time, 43% of employees were … Read More

Office designs have undergone many changes since a large portion of the country began reporting to offices for their 9-5 jobs. In the 1950s, open office concepts took center stage as desks were arranged in rows or groups that allowed for conversation but ultimately proved distracting. Add in the big-wigs looking on from their offices around the perimeter, and by … Read More

There are times when a meeting that originally was taking place in an open area suddenly becomes private. Whether confidential information is being shared or noise from outside the office becomes distracting, halting the meeting to get up and close the door can disrupt the flow of conversation and hinder productivity. Using a remote control to quickly and discreetly close … Read More

“Led by design.” That is the maxim of Avanti Systems USA (Avanti Systems), renowned for its innovative design, manufacturing and distribution of interior glazed solu-tions, including acoustic solutions, operable walls and door systems. Working out of its Greenwich, Connecticut-based headquarters, the company’s sophisticated technologies and attention to aesthetics have propelled Avanti Systems to the forefront of the interior glass wall market.

When Avanti Systems was chosen to contribute to Harley-Davidson, we knew that it would be a project that would require a high level of customization to fully capture the spirit of Harley-Davidson and highlight the high-quality products that they produce. Using a variety of Avanti’s products customized to their specifications, we were able to create an office space and showroom … Read More

Utilizing glass partitions and panels in office design is quickly becoming a go-to for modern and contemporary offices. The benefits of installing glass wall partition systems as a way to create separation in open concept office layouts are far-reaching and not only impact employee health and well-being, but also have benefits as far as sustainability, cost reduction, flexibility, and reduced … Read More

The needs of an office are ever-changing. Whether it’s adding workspaces for new personnel, adjusting configurations based on fluctuating needs, or simply adding extra space when necessary, creating an office design that is flexible and customizable is essential to an office that runs smoothly and efficiently. There are many ways to transform an office. Some offices undergo extensive renovations to … Read More