[Decision guide]
What this article will help you decide
project manager, administrative team and designer
agree on the function, capacity and impression of the customer or executive area
do not select an item separately from the scenario: check the number of users, equipment, storage, routes and intensity of use
When to choose a ready-made rack, and when to design?
A serial rack is predictable in price, design and service life; it is easier to replace or supplement. It is rational if the dimensions of the entrance area allow the use of a standard module and complex cladding is not required.
An individual project is justified when the rack is built between walls, repeats the corporate architecture, combines several workstations, or must hide non-standard equipment. Non-standard increases the number of approvals and requires accurate measurements of the finished premises.
- serial model - faster and easier to service;
- modular - scales according to the number of administrators;
- individual - adapts to the architecture and brand.
What should be placed on the administrator side?
Make a list of equipment and documents: monitors, telephone, printer, terminal, passes, parcels and personal belongings. Separate the surfaces for visitors and daily work so that papers and cables do not fall into the field of view of the person entering.
Check the ventilation of the equipment, access to sockets and the possibility of maintenance without dismantling the facade. If there are two administrators working, each needs their own foot area and access to shared storage.
How to take into account visitors and accessibility?
Part of the surface should allow communication between a seated visitor and a person in a wheelchair. Navigation to the counter should be obvious from the entrance, and the queue should not block elevators or aisles.
A tall screen helps conceal the work area, but should not turn communication into a conversation across a barrier. Lighting and backlighting are checked for glare on monitors and legibility of faces.
- low area;
- free space in front of the counter;
- clear queue;
- protection of personal data on screens;
- safe angles and stability.
What data is needed to calculate the reception fee?
Submit the plan and photographs of the entrance area, the number of administrators, a list of equipment, a brand book and the launch date. PoMo will connect the counter with waiting furniture, storage and the overall visitor route.
The final proposal must contain dimensions, materials, color, interior fittings, electrical, delivery and installation - one line “reception to order” is not enough.
Sources and useful materials
- Design and equipment of PoMo offices
- Implemented projects PoMo Union Office
- Office furniture catalog PoMo Union Office
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to make a reception desk?
The period depends on the design, materials and readiness of drawings; it is confirmed after the project has been approved.
Is it possible to build in lighting and sockets?
Yes, but electrical points and service must be agreed upon prior to production.
Do you need an accessible lower section?
It helps cater to visitors of different sizes and mobility and should be taken into account during the design phase.
Is it possible to order only the stand without the rest of the furniture?
Yes, provided there are sufficient initial data and an agreed installation location.
What affects the price of the reception?
Size, materials, non-standard geometry, internal equipment, lighting, delivery and installation.
A low-commitment first step
Build a furniture package for this area
Send the area plan, meeting scenarios, number of users, requirements for equipment, finishes and deadlines. During working hours, the team will clarify the missing data and prepare a set of zones with dimensions, materials and options in the same style.
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You share the project details area plan, meeting scenarios, number of users, requirements for equipment, finishes and deadlines.
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We review the brief We clarify the restrictions, availability and scope of work.
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You receive a clear next step a set of zones with dimensions, materials and options in the same style.