Four-Person Acoustic Pods: Comfort and Collaboration

A four-person acoustic pod quickly becomes a central spot in office life. It's typically used for:

• Team meetings (project reviews, weekly check-ins, small committees);
• Brainstorming sessions in a calm setting that supports creativity;
• Group video calls, without background noise or disruption for the rest of the open plan office;
• Confidential meetings (HR, management, partners) that need real privacy;
• Workshops and review sessions (presentations, mock-ups, documents worked on together);
• Client or supplier meetings in a professional, controlled setting.

Because the pod is easy to reach and available straight away, it takes a lot of pressure off traditional meeting rooms.

Acoustic performance is one of the Island Quattro's biggest strengths. The pod offers a sound reduction of 29.8 dB, tested to the ISO 23351-1 standard (Class B).
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This two-way insulation means you can:

• keep conversation inside the pod: what's said becomes hard to make out from outside;
• protect occupants from surrounding noise: the open plan office stays in the background, without disrupting the conversation;
• create a genuine bubble of focus, ideal for meetings and video calls.
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The interior acoustics are designed to keep voices natural, with no disruptive echo or reverberation.

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Ventilation and air quality

Ventilation matters a great deal in a four-person pod. The Island Quattro has a ventilation system sized for several people at once, with an air flow of 800 m³/h across 8 fans.

This system ensures:

• the air is fully renewed every 20 seconds while the pod is in use;
• automatic activation through a presence detector, to keep energy use in check;
• comfortable breathing even during long meetings, with no stuffy feeling.
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All while staying acoustically discreet, so it never gets in the way of the conversation.

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Dimensions and ergonomics

The Island Quattro is designed for real comfort for 4 people, in a controlled footprint of around 2.5 m² on the floor. The ergonomic seating is built into the pod's backrest for good support during longer sessions. The central table gives you enough surface for laptops, notebooks, documents or presentation materials.
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For exact dimensions and to plan the fit into your offices, download our product guide.

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Materials and durability

The quality of the materials used in the Island Quattro contributes directly to its acoustic performance and how long it lasts:

• multi-layer acoustic panels combining absorbent and insulating materials;
• technical fabrics chosen for their acoustic properties and resistance to heavy use;
• a sturdy structure, reflected in the pod's substantial weight;
• safety glazing on the door, for both light and safety.
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Work With Island pods come with a 5-year manufacturer's warranty covering any operating fault, in materials, manufacturing or design, and are built to last, to be dismantled and reused.

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Equipment and connectivity

The Island Quattro comes with full connectivity, ready for daily use:

• two 220V power sockets for laptops and chargers;
• two USB-A ports and two USB-C ports to charge mobile devices;
• two 3500K LED light strips with a presence detector.
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As options, you can add:

• an integrated screen;
• a Video Conference Pack to turn the pod into a turnkey video conferencing room (camera, microphone, speaker, and more).
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This equipment makes the Island Quattro a genuine, self-contained small meeting room.

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‍Strategic placement to get the most out of it

Where you place the pod has a direct effect on how much it gets used. To encourage adoption, it helps to:

• place it near the teams with the most need for 3 to 4 person meetings;
• take circulation flow into account (visible, but not in a narrow passage);
• ensure visual accessibility, to encourage spontaneous use;
• keep a visual connection to the wider space through the glazed walls.

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Installation and commissioning

Installing a Work With Island pod is designed to be simple and quick:

• delivery of prefabricated parts;
• assembly of the load-bearing structure;
• fitting of the acoustic walls;
• installation of ventilation, lighting and connectivity;
• fitting of the benches and table.

For the Island Quattro, full installation takes under a day with a professional team, for an indicative installation cost of €1,400 excl. VAT (delivery, handling and assembly).

Commissioning is immediate: just plug the pod into a 220V socket.