Many people prefer limited distractions for intense focus work. Shielded work areas can be used throughout an open floor plan and eliminate the need for building more expensive individual rooms.

This quiet zone in the library is designed as a retreat from the noise and distractions as well as frequent interruptions that are common in an open-plan environment. Designed with a range of acoustical and visual boundaries, these settings support a range of user preferences for focused work whether at task or a lounge posture.