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Microenvironments for You and Your AI Assistant

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AI isn’t coming. It’s already here, part of how we work. But while digital tools evolve at lightning speed, most workplaces haven’t caught up. What would it take for workplaces to evolve and support people and their intelligent assistants side by side?

 

The Shift in How We Work

Steelcase research reveals that three out of four knowledge workers now use AI tools weekly, yet most say their current workspace still feels built for yesterday. AI is automating repetitive tasks and amplifying cognitive ones, reshaping how people spend their workday and redefining what they expect from their surroundings.

We’re entering an era where mental clarity, creativity, and quiet concentration matter more than ever. Open offices designed for constant collaboration now need zones that let people think deeply, talk privately, and connect with technology without distraction.

 

Work Is Becoming Multi-Modal

AI assisted work isn’t linear. It jumps between reflection, iteration, and collaboration- sometimes in minutes. Without spaces that flex easily, people lose rhythm and energy.GroundLab, a modular acoustic system built for flexible work, helps restore that rhythm. Its adaptable frames and acoustic panels let people shape their environment as their work shifts, creating privacy without isolation and openness without noise. It’s the physical foundation for better human and digital performance.

GroundLab
GroundLab

 

Space as a Co-Worker

As AI becomes more present in our daily work, the workspace becomes more than just a backdrop. It becomes a silent partner.

GroundLab’s modular design allows organizations to shape environments that adapt in real time-expanding for collaboration during sprints, then transitioning back to calm focus when needed. It’s a system built to evolve alongside how people and technology work together.

GroundLab
GroundLab

 

Adaptable by Design

GroundLab transforms open offices into modular ecosystems. Each zone is designed to support a specific mode of work.

Work Points
Calm, defined settings that reduce visual and acoustic distraction - ideal for solo work, AI-assisted analysis, or quick hybrid syncs.

Meeting Points
Spaces for team discussions or problem-solving that balance openness with acoustic control. Collaboration feels natural, not noisy.

Lounge Points
Comfortable zones for informal connection and restoration, encouraging the kind of spontaneous exchange where ideas take shape.

Power Integration
Power access and integrated surfaces keep technology close at hand, while the modular frames make it simple to scale or reconfigure as teams evolve.

Together, these elements help teams flow naturally between tasks without losing focus or energy.

 

A Workplace That Thinks with You

The result is a workspace that supports both human intuition and digital intelligence. It’s grounded, flexible, and ready for what’s next.

GroundLab creates balance in the age of AI, where people can think deeply, collaborate easily, and feel connected to both their team and their technology.

Discover how GroundLab is reimagining workspaces for people and AI to perform at their best.

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Frequent Asked Questions

Question 1: How does GroundLab support different work modes?
By creating distinct microenvironments for focus, collaboration, and connection. GroundLab’s modular zones let people move between deep work and teamwork without distraction or disruption.

Question 2: How does GroundLab help teams work with AI?
AI changes how we think, plan, and create. GroundLab provides calm, acoustically balanced spaces that support concentration for analytical tasks, while nearby meetings or lounge points encourage real-time discussion and idea exchange – both human and digital.

Question 3: Can GroundLab evolve as work changes?
Yes. Its modular components can be reconfigured easily as team structures, workflows, or technology needs to shift. It’s designed to grow alongside people and the tools they use.

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