How Does Hybrid Software Office Design Differ in a Technopark?
Why does a software office in a technopark need a different layout?
In a software company, some employees work remotely and some from the office, and this ratio changes from day to day; this requires a plan that flexes with occupancy throughout the day, rather than a fixed desk arrangement.
Hybrid office design therefore does not assign a separate desk to every employee; instead it sets up shared work desks, closed focus booths and common gathering areas together.
What is the difference between a fixed office and a hybrid office?
The table below shows the main difference between the two approaches.
| Feature | Fixed office | Hybrid office |
|---|---|---|
| Desk ownership | Assigned to a person | Shared, booked |
| Occupancy | Fixed, same every day | Variable, different day to day |
| Brand identity | Personal desk decoration | Common wall, a fixed point |
| Focus area | Not needed | Closed booth needed |
Why is the brand wall more important in a hybrid office?
Personal desk decoration is replaced by a fixed team identity; for an employee sitting in a different seat every day, a wall with the company logo is the one fixed reference point reminding them where they are. This is why, in technopark projects, the brand wall is usually placed at the entrance, somewhere everyone can see.
The cost of this type of office is also distributed differently from a classic office; we covered what determines office design cost in a separate article.
Does this layout suit every software company?
No; as team size and the remote-work ratio change, the number of shared desks also needs to be recalculated. There is no fixed ratio, each company's own occupancy data needs to be considered.
Umut GÜRLER is an interior architect and a graduate of Çankaya University Interior Architecture; he has worked since 2009 (more than 17 years) on villa, apartment, office and clinic interiors in Ankara, and his office is in Cepa Ofis Kule. The example in this article comes from an office project he has completed.
Frequently asked questions about a hybrid software office in a technopark
Does a hybrid office assign a fixed desk to every employee?
No, instead shared work desks and closed focus booths are set up together.
Why is the brand wall important?
For an employee sitting in a different seat every day, it is the one fixed reference point reminding them of the company's identity.
How does occupancy change in a hybrid office?
Unlike a fixed office, occupancy changes day to day based on the team's work schedule.
Does this layout suit every software company?
No, the number of shared desks needs to be recalculated based on team size and the remote-work ratio.
Why is a focus booth needed?
A small closed area is needed for quiet work in shared open spaces.
