District3 Dividers

D E S C R I P T I O N

Space Divider
Collaboration with Rachel Tardif
February 2018

Special order for Concordia University’s District 3 startup incubator

Concordia’s District 3 has a completely open office space design, in order to encourage interaction. The unfortunate aspect of this layout is that it’s very difficult to find a private space for phone calls. Following the studies done on the users of the space, we realized that the necessity is not that of a completely closed and “soundproof” space (a telephone box) but one which gives a feeling of intimacy, where people don’t feel like they’re bothering others. Thus, the end product is a space divider having several possible configurations, and can either become a wall in the open space of the incubator or close completely to allow single users to make private calls. Inside the walls is a thick layer of sound-absorbing cork, and the decorating pattern is customized for D3, based on the shapes found in their logo.

F E A T U R E S

Built-In Shelf

When used as a phonebooth, people can place their computers or tablets on the built-in shelf which inserts itself into the slit above the shelf’s storage space.

Easy Disassembly

There is no welding or glueing involved in this project, everything is assembled with screws, chicago bolts, nails or aluminum extrusion connectors, in order to be disassembled if something needs to be changed, fixed or moved.

Foldable and Stackable

The 4 panels are assembled with folding screen hinges which allows them to fold in both directions and be stacked flat if necessary. The 4 panels can be configured in all possible angles.