Glass Office Partitions

Office Glass Partitions

Glass office partitions are fast becoming a staple in the modern workplace. Ease of installation, transparency, and style are all key requirements, along with the capability to integrate spaces in existing buildings with minimum cost and disruption.

If you’re considering or have been tasked with creating a brand new space for your company and are looking into your options for glass office partitions, this guide is perfect for you.

Below we have listed the fundamentals of choosing the right glass office partitioning system, from acoustic needs and style options to employing the right fit-out company. This article has it covered.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• 4 Key Considerations When Choosing A Glass Partition System
• Glass Acoustic Performance Guide
• Top 4 Trending Glass Office Partition Styles for 2023
• Working with Interior Options
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4 Key Considerations When Choosing A Glass Partition System

If you’re exploring incorporating a glass office partition in your commercial space, it’s important to consider all aspects of the specification before diving into style and design. We’ve listed the 4 primary considerations below to help you on your way.

1. Available Space

2. Sound Proofing

3. Privacy

4. Style

1. Available Space

Ceiling height is a factor when considering a glass partition for your commercial space. The height of your ceiling may well determine if you can install a full-height glazed (floor-to-ceiling) solution or not. 

It’s common within older buildings that ceilings won’t be level. However, that doesn’t rule out a floor-to-ceiling option. Clever installation solutions can absorb undulations, such as forming a deeper perimeter channel or solid bulkhead detail over the glass.

Typically glass partitions are constructed to suit standard ceiling heights of 2400 up to 3000 mm. If your space doesn’t conform to these standards, speak to our team, and we’ll find a system that works.

2. Sound Proofing

With video and team meetings on the rise and confidentiality a necessity, there is an increasing demand to enhance acoustic insulation and incorporate substantial sound reduction between adjacent spaces.

Whilst single and double-glazed office partitions deliver adequate levels of sound reduction, fixed acoustic glass goes one step further, boasting a significant 50% reduction in noise.

Just for clarity, it’s almost impossible to provide 100% noise reduction in the workspace; doors will always be a weak point, but if installed with features such as acoustic door frames and drop seals, you can find a workable solution.

And as for style, acoustic glass office partitioning will appear no different to other frameless partitions. There is just a subtle 0.8mm increase to the overall thickness of glass added by the acoustic membrane.

For those considering a glass office partition for a commercial space, below is our acoustic guide, which details the levels of acoustic performance you can expect for each glazing option.

3. Privacy

Whilst glass offices can be a great modern choice that allows natural light to travel through a building, privacy can be a concern.

Some businesses see this as a benefit to having an inclusive, open and transparent workspace. However, there may be instances where privacy is needed. For example, if you need to conduct a private meeting, have a difficult phone conversation, or concentrate without distraction. 

There are options available for the best of both worlds, from integrated blinds to smart switchable glass. We’ve listed some of these below.

Integrated office blinds

To have the flexibility of full visibility or complete privacy, integrated office blinds are popular, if not a more traditional option.

Integrated blinds sit permanently sealed between the glass of double or triple-glazed units. As a result, these blinds are robust and long-lasting and benefit from never getting dirty or dusty and improve thermal performance.

As for design and function, blind operations can be managed in several ways, from traditional cord control to sensor and automatic operations. In addition, there is a vast range of blind styles with options to colour match them to fit perfectly with your corporate brand and office design.

Frosted manifestations

A frosted manifestation is a permanent option; these are typically applied to large expanses of clear glass to ensure the glass walls are visible and to prevent injury through collisions. 

Glass manifestations can provide complete or partial privacy, with various colours and styles, to create attractive design features without compromising on natural light.

Furthermore, they are a relatively inexpensive way to personalise your office with bespoke graphics and logos and further endorse your corporate brand.

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Switchable smart glass

For complete privacy on demand, smart, electrically switchable glass is the ultimate option. This solution allows you to instantly switch from transparent to frosted or even blacked-out glass with a single button control.

There are a couple of preferences when choosing this option, from switchable glass (which also offers excellent sound insulation) to retrofit switchable film.

But ultimately, sleek style, cutting-edge technology, and usability come at a cost. Typically, this glass technology is significantly more expensive than standard double glazing and will substantially add to the overall cost of your glass office partitions.

4. Style

Glass office partitions come in a vast range of styles, décor, and frameworks to serve any commercial project. Below we’ve listed the Top 5 Trending Glass Office Partition styles, which we believe are the best in the market.

The Benefits of Working with Interior Options

We centre our core values on providing big company professionalism with many years of experience, along with the flexibility, excellent service and value for money we offer as an SME.

Above all, we have worked hard to establish a reputation you can trust to deliver on any size of commercial fit-out and refurbishment project, from small to large commercial high-value contracts.

Here are just some of the benefits of working with Interior Options

• OVER THREE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE
• QUALITY ASSURANCE
• SPECIFICATION SUPPORT TEAM
• IN-HOUSE DESIGNERS & ENGINEERS
• A DEDICATED ACCOUNT MANAGER FROM START TO FINISH
• QUICK TURNAROUND SUPPORT
• TECHNICAL & COMMERCIAL BACKING FROM THE UK’S LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Get in touch

To find out more about our glass office partitions and services, please get in touch with one of our design experts, who will be happy to help. We also offer all our clients a FREE design and consultancy service, which you can book online.

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