From Lounge to Workstation: Nordkraft: Rethinking Office Furniture
Translated title
From Lounge to Workstation: Nordkraft
Authors
Sinding, Maria Risgaard ; Bangshaab, Liv ; Ripoli Y Viladomiu, Paz
Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2025
Submitted on
2025-05-28
Pages
100
Abstract
More office employees in Denmark are working from home, so companies are trying to make the office more appealing. Many add lounge-like “soft spaces” with cozy furniture. However, much of this furniture is not suited to everyday work and is often discarded. This thesis presents Nordkraft, a flexible coffee table designed around users’ needs in modern offices. Its adjustability supports different tasks and a variety of users. The design also prioritizes repairability, long service life, and reduced furniture waste, aligning with expected EU requirements and encouraging people to repair rather than replace.
Flere kontoransatte i Danmark arbejder hjemmefra, og virksomheder forsøger derfor at gøre kontoret mere attraktivt. Mange indretter loungelignende “bløde zoner” med hyggelige møbler. Men meget af dette inventar er ikke egnet til dagligt arbejde og bliver ofte kasseret. Specialet præsenterer Nordkraft, et fleksibelt sofabord udviklet med brugerens behov i centrum til moderne kontorer. Bordets justerbarhed understøtter forskellige arbejdsopgaver og mange typer brugere. Designet prioriterer også reparerbarhed, lang levetid og mindre møbelspild, så det matcher forventede EU-krav og opmuntrer til at reparere fremfor at udskifte.
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