Layer 1 — Ceiling and wall absorption
Ceiling clouds above open desks + wall panels behind long banks of desks. Target 40–50% ceiling coverage. This is the biggest single lever for reverberation.
Layer 2 — Sound masking (often overlooked)
A low, engineered background noise (typically 45–48 dBA of pink-noise-like signal) makes speech from adjacent desks less intelligible without adding "noise". Every good open office uses sound masking. Ask us about pairing masking with absorbers.
Layer 3 — Phone booths and huddle rooms
Even the best-treated open floor needs private rooms for calls. Small phone-booth pods (built with MLV + poly wadding + PET interior) let people take calls without leaving.
Layer 4 — Layout
Don't put quiet-work zones next to breakout areas. Use furniture and PET dividers to break sightlines. Reception desks should have a treated ceiling directly above.