How Can a Thousand-Person Office Area Go “Silent” in One Second?

When the indicator light turns on and the glass door closes, the noise from nearly a thousand people working instantly fades away. In this double?layer open?plan office space, eight soundproof pods are scattered like islands, offering temporary havens for focused work.

Upon entering the double?layer open communal office area of Guangdong Deerma Technology Co., Ltd., one first senses the vitality and energy characteristic of an open space. This is where nearly a thousand employees carry out their daily work—dense rows of workstations, overlapping phone rings, and spontaneous team discussions all interweave.

As a technology?listed company with annual revenue exceeding RMB 3.5 billion and five sub?brands, Deerma’s innovation in R&D and business operations requires a delicate balance between deep focus and collaboration. In addressing this challenge, HECOR soundproof pods have become a key design element to resolve the pain points of open?plan offices.

01 Unprecedented Acoustic Challenges in a Double?Layer Thousand?Person Office Area

Deerma’s double?layer open office was originally designed to foster team collaboration and knowledge flow. The open layout breaks down physical barriers between traditional departments, facilitating cross?departmental communication. However, this design also brings noticeable acoustic challenges.

In a workspace of nearly a thousand people, background noise levels often reach 60?70 decibels, equivalent to the bustle of a busy street. Such an environment significantly interferes with deep?thinking R&D work and sensitive business conversations.

Research indicates that employees in open?plan offices are interrupted on average every 11 minutes, and it takes an average of 23 minutes to regain deep focus. For Deerma, whose core competitiveness lies in innovation, this “cost of concentration” directly impacts R&D efficiency and the quality of creative output.

02 Achieving More with Less in Design, Adding Value to Space

Faced with acoustic challenges, Deerma did not opt for traditional enclosed office solutions. Instead, eight HECOR office pods were strategically introduced into the double?layer office area. These pods were not randomly placed but positioned based on workflow and team needs.

Each office pod occupies only 1㎡ yet creates a fully private acoustic environment. With a noise reduction capability of 30 decibels, the office pods can lower external office noise from 60?70 decibels to library?level quietness.

The office pods feature a modular design, allowing quick installation without complex construction and enabling flexible relocation as teams reorganize or spatial needs change. Transparent glass walls maintain visual openness, avoiding the sense of confinement associated with traditional enclosed spaces.

03 Core Technical Features of HECOR Office Pods

The HECOR soundproof booth chosen by Deerma are professional?grade products designed for high?intensity office environments, incorporating multiple technological innovations.

? Acoustic Optimization: The office pods use laminated glass and aluminum alloy frames combined with professional soundabsorbing materials to achieve up to 30 decibels of sound insulation. This design not only blocks external noise from entering but also prevents conversations inside from leaking out, protecting business privacy.

? Smart Ventilation System: Users can adjust the fan speed as needed for lasting comfort. When unoccupied, the system automatically ventilates for 5 minutes every 30 minutes, ensuring a fresh environment upon each entry.

? Lighting System: Adjustable color temperature from 3000K to 6000K accommodates different work modes—from warm yellow light to focused white light. Power configurations include universal sockets, USB?A, and Type?C ports for convenient charging of various devices.

These soundproof pods have passed international certifications such as CE, UL GREEN GUARD, and UL 962, complying with safety standards and ensuring product reliability and durability.

04 The Ecological Value of Modular Soundproof Pods

Beyond their direct functional advantages, HECOR office pods bring deeper ecological value to Deerma’s office environment.

These pods create a dynamic?static separation in work modes: open areas encourage collaboration and communication, while the pods support focused and private work. Employees can freely switch between these two modes based on task requirements, enabling autonomous choice in work style.

From an organizational culture perspective, the office pods reflect the company’s emphasis on employee work experience and well?being. This attention translates into higher job satisfaction and retention rates, particularly in the competitive tech talent market, where such a work environment becomes a key factor in attracting and retaining talent.

Deerma’s practice demonstrates that even in the largest open?plan office areas, a well?designed office pod solution can strike the perfect balance between collaboration and focus.