Work is not linear; it’s a cycle. The workplace has evolved beyond static layouts, shifting towards adaptable environments supporting individual and team needs. Employees naturally move between connecting, co-creating, and concentrating throughout the day. A modern workplace needs to support this work cycle. As a leader in workplace solutions, Teknion continues to shape spaces where purposeful design drives productivity and creativity.

Saiful Anuar, Director of Marketing, Teknion International commented, “Studies show that employees spend around 45% of their workweek co-creating through brainstorming and meetings, 40% concentrating on deep, focused tasks, and 15% connecting through social interactions. These percentages vary slightly across organisations, so to design better workspaces, we must understand these differences and create environments that enhance work while seamlessly supporting shifts between these modes.”

Teknion’s workplace design philosophy is grounded in three core pillars: Connect, Co-Create, and Concentrate. Together, these pillars define the Work Cycle, a framework that enables seamless transitions between work modes.

• Connect

Ideas start with conversation. Open, informal spaces encourage interaction, idea-sharing, and spontaneous discussions beyond structured meetings. Well-designed common areas—featuring varied seating arrangements, modular lounge chairs, and high-top tables—foster engagement and create opportunities for meaningful exchange.

• Co-Create

Innovation happens when people come together to collaborate. Co-Create spaces should support brainstorming and teamwork with standing-height surfaces for quick exchanges, task-height areas for in-depth discussions, easy access to tools, large surfaces for visualising ideas, and movable, adaptable furniture to flex with dynamic collaboration needs.

• Concentrate

Great work requires focus. A well-designed workplace offers options and choice, allowing individuals to immerse themselves in complex tasks without distraction. Thoughtfully designed ergonomic height-adjustable tables, quiet zones, privacy booths, and acoustic solutions create an environment that supports focus while providing the flexibility to choose where and how to work—helping employees recharge, refocus, and perform at their best.

By embedding these principles into workplace design, Teknion creates environments that move with the rhythm of work—empowering individuals and teams to thrive.

About Teknion

Recognised as a thought leader and innovator, global furniture manufacturer, Teknion, offers an integrated portfolio of furniture for the modern office. Nurturing an internal team of designers and engineers and reaching out to an international roster of acclaimed designers, Teknion pushes the boundaries of design to create an extensive portfolio of award-winning products. Strategic partnerships with a family of curated brands enables Teknion to offer a complete solution for workspaces where people feel welcome, connected and empowered.