The rapid evolution of global office landscapes necessitates that future workplace designs offer superior flexibility, balancing productivity with employee well-being.

AURORA Furniture presents "Activa Solutions," designed to create an agile, human-centric workplace ecosystem that balances open collaboration with privacy and continuous learning.

Rex Kao, GM of the Innovation Center, emphasizes the importance of addressing Mobility, Agility, and Efficiency based on generational needs.

The design team is dedicated to researching the needs of the 1980s and 1990s workforce. Rex Kao believes that understanding organizational shifts is the key to triggering agility and creativity.

What are the Ideal Requirements for Office Spaces?

Several trends are taking shape, most notably the continuous expansion of "communal areas." Historically, public spaces accounted for about 10% of the total layout; today, that figure is rising to 30% or more. What is the significance behind this shift?

"In the past, office design prioritized spatial efficiency, filling every corner with functional hardware while neglecting 'white space,'" Rex Kao analyzes. The new generation of offices emphasizes the need to "breathe" and prioritizes user needs. "Enterprises should rethink how to empower and support employees rather than just managing them; space requirements should be defined by work modes." Consequently, AURORA is deepening its research into various work scenarios, expanding the traditional boundaries of the "office."

AURORA evaluates work scenes from both psychological and behavioral perspectives, identifying gaps in product development based on usage scenarios to help clients reassess their spaces. For years, the team has explored the demand for public space, advocating for a shift in spatial logic to enhance well-being and engagement, fostering interaction that drives productivity.

"New-generation workers value personal growth and a healthy work-life balance," Rex Kao notes. In this environment, "Learning" and "Relaxation" are equally vital, and enterprises must consider how to help employees truly enjoy the office atmosphere.

"A well-designed scene can be healing and inspire innovation!" He notes that it is difficult to spark creativity in a state of high tension. Given how much time people spend in the office, making these scenes more lifestyle-oriented and relaxed can yield unexpected results.

For example, traditional configurations are changing: the prime window-side seats are no longer exclusive to executives. To accommodate frequent video calls and brief meetings, new furniture types like "Phonebooths" are gradually replacing small partitions and traditional meeting rooms to suit contemporary demands.

Future Well-being Office Planning: Focused Mind, Relaxed Body

"Business owners must realize that a loss of competitiveness isn't always due to external rivals." It is worth considering internal adjustments—starting with Workplace Design—to improve operational efficiency.

Moving beyond mere aesthetics, furniture must return to practical application. AURORA has evolved from hardware manufacturing to providing lifestyle solutions, merging hardware with deep insights to help clients optimize their spatial planning.

"Activa is AURORA’s answer to the new era. We hope to form a movement for spatial change and become equal partners with our clients," Rex Kao explains. Activa addresses workplace pain points through five key dimensions: Focus, Collaborate, Learn, Socialize, and Relax.
 

Letting Scenes Lead the Configuration: Enhancing Spatial Agility

AURORA’s Activa solutions offer diverse modular combinations—comparable to the concepts of Economy, Business, and First-Class—to meet various organizational needs.

The CoLink-Box series, for instance, focuses on private collaborative spaces for individuals or groups. Featuring various heights and colors, it is constructed from eco-friendly PET and aluminum, emphasizing acoustic performance and sustainability. Integrated with smart systems, it can transform into a five-person meeting room, perfectly embodying the role of "Portable Renovation."

Explore more Activa work mode scenarios

Mobile Ergonomic Furniture can effectively replace traditional light partitions. We are moving toward an era of "Scene-Driven Design," where layouts change fluidly with human activity without the need for permanent construction. The future points toward modular designs that are easy to move and reconfigure, inspiring creativity within a lightweight environment.

"Even in compact spaces, a smart and sophisticated atmosphere can be created!"