[Decision guide]
What this article will help you decide
administrative, facility and purchasing teams
calculate storage based on actual volume, access, security and future additions
Don't just count the number of sections: check the internal format, opening of the facades, passages, locks and fastenings
What tasks should the reception desk solve?
The visitor should immediately understand where to go, where to put the document and where to move next. The administrator needs a monitor, telephone, printer, badges, storage and quick access to electrical equipment. At the same time, the facade hides cables and working materials, but does not turn into a high barrier.
Before choosing a form, make a list of operations: registration, issuing cards, receiving correspondence, payment, waiting or consultation. Each scenario requires different surfaces and equipment.
- visibility from the entrance;
- clear point of contact;
- administrator work surface;
- closed and operational storage;
- electrical, network and cable management.
How to place a reception desk in an office?
The counter must not block the entrance, evacuation route, or view of the waiting area. Behind the administrator's back there is space for movement, cabinets and equipment. In front of the facade, the simultaneous appearance of several visitors and space for a person with luggage or limited mobility are taken into account.
The shape - straight, angular or radius - is chosen after checking the flows. Complex geometry is justified only when it helps the route or brand, and does not eat up useful space.
What should be included inside the rack?
The monitor is placed so that the upper part does not cover the administrator’s face. You need a neutral working height for the keyboard and mouse, and plenty of legroom under the tabletop. The printer and system unit must be serviced without disassembling the facade.
Closed sections are suitable for documents and personal belongings, open sections are suitable for daily access items. Cables are laid with reserve and access to sockets; Decorative lighting should not glare into the screen.
- monitor and equipment;
- sockets and network points;
- cabinet or cabinet;
- space for bags and outerwear;
- access to equipment maintenance.
How to combine the reception with your corporate identity?
The brand can be conveyed through color, material, graphics and light without literally repeating the logo on every surface. It is important that the counter is combined with the waiting area, navigation and decoration of the entrance area.
To make a calculation, send PoMo a plan of the entrance area, photographs, a list of equipment and a brand book. The team will check the layout and propose a furniture solution along with the waiting area.
Sources and useful materials
- Office design and equipment
- Implemented projects PoMo Union Office
- OSHA: Computer Workplace Guidelines
Frequently asked questions
Which reception desk shape is best?
The straight line is simpler and more compact, the angular one separates the functions, and the radius one helps direct the flow. The choice depends on the plan and scenario.
Do I need to make a high guest shelf?
Not always. It hides the work surface, but can create a barrier; It is useful to provide a lower accessible area.
What to submit for design?
Plan, dimensions of the entrance area, administrator equipment, number of workplaces, photographs and brand book.
Is it possible to buy a ready-made stand?
Yes, if its dimensions, storage and electrical systems are suitable for the room. For a complex entrance group, design adaptation is often required.
A low-commitment first step
Plan storage by zone
Send a list of items stored, number of users, access requirements, floor plan and height restrictions. During working hours, the team will clarify the missing data and prepare a storage diagram with module types and quantities by zone.
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You share the project details list of items stored, number of users, access requirements, layout and height restrictions.
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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 storage diagram with module types and quantities by zone.