Collaborative furniture supports students and colleagues working together in libraries, universities, schools and offices.
As a furniture design company that believes the best ideas are found through collaboration, we naturally design and build collaborative furniture that we use in our office, too. Joe Agati Sr.
Collaborative Furniture facilitates interaction, teamwork, and communication among individuals in various environments such as offices, educational institutions, and libraries. This type of furniture is intended to create dynamic spaces where users can easily engage in group activities, share ideas, utilize a range of tools, and work together effectively.
Tip: Provide a range of types, sizes, shapes and heights of collaborative furniture in your space to ensure that different teamwork patterns are supported.
Designed for tech-driven collaboration, this furniture includes features like a shared screen, integrated power outlets, USB ports, and cable management systems. Students can use the shared monitor for e-learning or conferencing. Workers can also connect their own laptops around the table.
Ideal for collaboration where hands-on brainstorming and privacy are needed.
Providing plenty of whiteboards throughout the library can facilitate spontaneous brainstorming sessions. Students can jot down ideas, draw diagrams, and map out project plans together.
Hampton Banquette with panels promotes face-to-face interaction with privacy. Many students can engage in collaborative group exercises while facing each other. The privacy of the panels reduces visual and auditory distractions so they can focus on the conversation within the walls. These sessions help students connect with peers in their classes and form study groups, fostering a culture of collaboration within the library.
Privacy-enhancing whiteboards surrounding large communal tables provide a semi-private space where groups can brainstorm and visually map out ideas without disturbing others. This type of collaboration furniture fosters a vibrant academic environment where students can engage in collective learning and idea exchange. Large tables have been a collaboration staple for decades. Adding the privacy of walls enhances the feeling of dedicated space. Students feel a sense of privacy, and librarians can also keep an eye on students around and through whiteboards.
Collaborative desks that can be easily reconfigured to support different group activities offer flexibility for academic institutions. AGATI ADAPT desks allow you to configure your space to support different activities and group sizes. This flexibility ensures that your environment can evolve to meet changing needs, from collaborative projects to individual tasks.
Designed for spaces where individuals work side by side on related or independent tasks, this furniture supports cooperative work while maintaining personal space. AGATI Manifest Benching is highly versatile – it can be used as collaborative furniture for pairs to work together, or to work next to each other on their own tasks. Examples include adjacent desks, dual workstations, and side-by-side seating options.
Modular Collaborative Furniture supports institutions in designing the best shape and size for their academic institution or library.
Comfortable Seating around a circular table creates a communal atmosphere where people feel at ease. Everyone feels like a contributing team member at a round table. These types of collaborative furniture can serve as informal meeting spots where students can discuss projects in a relaxed setting.
We met with Luis Cabrera in the MESA Program, which offers academic workshops, mentorship and tutoring. They renovated their MESA Center in the library, installing both modular collaborative furniture and private study furniture. The cheerful and sunny space looks amazing! Cabrera told us:
“People love the new space! Students use the collaborative furniture all the time. Students will meet here with a STEM counselor or tutor. Sometimes they’ll pull up a white board. It’s really cool that the tables have outlets. Sometimes students will sit here with friends and just lounge or take a break.
Luis Cabrera, STEM Outreach and Mentoring Coordinator, Los Angeles Valley College
Contemporary furniture addresses contemporary needs. As people use your space for group projects, team meetings, or local gatherings, they want an effective way to foster discussion and collaboration.
The type of collaborative furniture a space needs will depend on the type of collaborative work your users need. Ask yourself these questions: Do the students need access to a shared monitor? Do the users need privacy? Do you want to also be able to monitor them? Will they be working on the same project, or different projects next to each other? How many people do you want to support in each collaborative space?
We design and build collaborative furniture to support teamwork. As a company that believes the best ideas are found through collaboration, we build collaborative furniture that we use in our office, too.
Whenever we’re discussing modern collaborative furniture (especially tech-friendly furniture), one concern quickly comes up: Reliability.
First, the question of physical durability. Will the furniture actually last? Because we design our collaborative furniture for public spaces, we are intentional about ensuring every piece of furniture will withstand the rigors of daily use.
Second, the question of power access. Will we have any issues utilizing the features on the furniture? At Agati, we employ quality materials and craftsmanship to seamlessly integrate power access and guarantee that the outlets, wiring, and digital features will work to support your community, for years to come.
Collaborative furniture is specifically crafted to support creativity, boost brainstorming, and promote discussion for a group of people. Collaboration furniture addresses the need for teamwork without forcing your patrons to move chairs or rearrange your space. This creates a welcoming and innovative atmosphere that is perfect for addressing modern needs.
The variety of collaborative furniture is almost endless, but here are some of our favorites from our collection:
Collaborative furniture is a crucial aspect of supporting the needs of those who use your space on a regular basis. In our 30+ years designing furniture, we’ve noticed something: Creating furniture to support actual patterns of use is the most effective way to ensure a space is utilized as it’s intended. In other words, it’s important to thoughtfully consider how people will move, learn, and interact in the space you provide.
Whether it’s in a library, university, or other public space, modern collaboration furniture is multifunctional, versatile, and accommodates many patterns of use.
In addition to the durability and practicality of Agati collaborative seating, we focus on making the aesthetic as long-lasting as the furniture itself. Since our start, we’ve prided ourselves on blending artistic form with long-lasting durability.
While strong design may at times go unnoticed, well-designed collaboration seating helps create a space that feels welcoming, promotes creativity, and supports focused learning.
As one of the few companies that designs our collaborative furniture for the unique demands of high-traffic spaces, we are confident we can provide the customized solutions necessary to serve your patrons well and meet the specific functional, visual, and technological needs in your space.
