Many know the workspace company, Office Space in Town (OSiT) for its themed serviced office buildings in the heart of London. But a huge part of these buildings, alongside the serviced offices, are the meeting rooms and conferencing facilities.
All in keeping with the themes of each building, every OSiT meeting room across London has its own design story to tell.
From the happiness-themed spaces in Blackfriars, to the nautical theme of Monument, right through to a wonderland in Waterloo – these spaces are certainly designed to capture the hearts and minds of their visitors.
But there is more than just elegant design to OSiT’s meeting spaces. Yes, they are designed for enjoyment but most importantly, they are designed for productivity. After all, there is nothing worse than finding yourself in a dull, uncomfortable meeting room for the afternoon, when you really need to focus, is there?
So, what do the team at OSiT feel is required for truly productive meeting rooms in the heart of our capital?
Comfortable furniture
When it comes to a long day of meetings, the last thing you want is uncomfortable furniture making it even harder to focus. The level of comfort that people feel when in a meeting plays a big role in how much they are able to retain, contribute and enjoy.
OSiT meeting spaces are designed with comfort and focus in mind, with some of the best furniture on the market used in their meeting spaces.
Group Sales Director, Sarah Singlehurst, said:
“Our meeting rooms are designed with the wow factor, and productivity in mind. It’s OK a meeting room looking amazing but without the nuts and bolts required for a functional space, it’s just another lovely looking room. I can confidently say that our meeting and conference spaces are some of the finest features within our centres. Something we continue to be very proud of.”
On point technology
According to a survey by Reclaim, ‘on average, professionals now spend more than half of their 40-hour work week in meetings’. Half of their working week!
And, there is no doubt that a variety of technologies and video conferencing have continued to play an increasing role in said meetings during the last three years. How many times have you heard the words ‘You are on mute’, or ‘We can’t see you’?
Let’s face it, it is easy to get frustrated when the tech doesn’t feel slick and it stops our meeting from running smoothly.
At any point in a meeting, whether we are sharing with those in the room, or dialling people in from different locations, we need to feel confident that the tech will run smoothly so that we can focus on the delivery of the content.
This is a big one at OSiT, with all meeting spaces being equipped with the latest technology, including podcast equipment for those who are looking to hire spaces for recording.
A temperate space
Can the temperature in the meeting room be controlled? Nobody wants to be sitting there feeling too hot or cold while they attempt to focus on the meeting in hand. Being able to moderate the temperature of a meeting space is key. Again, in all of the OSiT centres, meeting rooms come with full air conditioning so that the temperature can be set to suit those who are using the room.
Great locations
Those of you who are running businesses in the city will know how important it is to have meeting spaces available within an easy commute. Nobody wants to start their meeting in a fluster. With locations in Blackfriars, Waterloo, Monument, Liverpool St, and St Pauls, OSiT have meeting spaces that are easily accessible from all over the city.
If you are struggling to find meeting spaces that are both comfortable and productive, it might be worth familiarising yourself with the OSiT centres of London.
With spaces that seat anywhere from four to 100 people, OSiT has 49 meeting rooms across the city, all available to hire hourly, for half a day, or a full day.
From little snugs for informal conversations over coffee, to more formal set ups for larger team events or conferences, OSiT have it covered.
Find out more about OSiT’s meeting and conference facilities at www.officespaceintown.com/meeting-rooms/ or contact their team at sales@officespaceintown.com or on 0844 412 1796.