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Lockers for the Hybrid Workspace

Lockers for the Hybrid Workspace 

by Anna Zappia 

Lockers are no longer just for education spaces or gyms, they are now changing the office landscape. Hollman, Inc. has manufactured more than 10 million lockers for a range of clients, from professional sports teams to tech companies. As organizations rethink their workspaces, Travis Hollman, president and CEO of the eponymous company, explained how lockers are the new office amenity. 

Hollman, Inc. began in a different arena — on the court. “My dad, Joe Hollman, founded the company in 1976, making racquetball courts out of glass panels. Then, in the 1980s, we got into making lockers,” Hollman said. As the fitness craze swept the nation, Hollman, Inc. filled a need and saw an exponential growth in business. By 2006, the company was handling the construction of highly-customized locker rooms for college-level and professional sports teams, still a key sector for the company today. 

Hollman noted that when he received inquiries from larger corporations he sensed that the next evolution was near. “About five years ago, banking industry clients and high-tech businesses started calling, and they have always been ahead of the curve. One of the first of these clients for us was J.P. Morgan, and they bought 3,000 lockers. It was a real eye-opener for me.” 

With the rise in popularity of ride-sharing services, transportation and buildings themselves have been forever altered, and more lockers are required to accommodate this shift in lifestyle. “Parking has always been a major requirement for commercial buildings. If you had 1,700 employees, you needed at least 1,500 spots. Uber came along and the building codes changed. Companies can retain that area and repurpose all of it with open office space and lockers.” 

More Space, More Amenities 

With most companies set to adopt a hybrid model in the coming year, the former parking lot areas are not being used for desks or increased office square footage, but rather amenity-rich areas designed to support the company culture and ensure employee retention. Everything from game rooms to fully-stocked eateries can be found in modern offices. Hollman explained that added space will bring even more options for staff. 

“The tech companies like Google were really the first to make the office a destination, with these extra amenities. When you have a normal office, it’s difficult because you’re worried about the lease and what you’re paying per each square foot. But now that you have people working remotely and hot-desking when they do come in, there’s more offerings in the exact same space.” 

Such flexibility means less furniture, however. Lockers are essential components that have replaced desks as the new storage option. “Because of the pandemic, we’ve seen an uptick in the number of people working from home, anywhere from 30 to 50 percent. It’s hard to justify keeping that 10-by- 10 office open for somebody. As we continue to embrace this flex model, employees want lockers so that they can store their personal belongings,” Hollman said. 

Personalization 

In the pre-pandemic office, the desk was an employee’s central hub and place for work accessories and personal items like photos, artwork, and plants. Now that personal desks will be limited and staff will be working from home most of the week, lockers are a personal space where a person can add creative touches that make the office more interesting. 

“People are personalizing their spaces, and now, when employees come into their workplace or business, the locker is the only personal space they have. Everything else is shared, so if you want to put your mark on something, that’s a great spot to do it,” Hollman said. 

Made from a range of materials including wood laminate, glass, and phenolic, lockers are transformed from simple storage units to unique features. “Our acoustic lockers have a felt material on the inside that people can put pictures on. We’ve done lockers with whiteboards for brainstorming sessions or drawing pictures to foster creativity at work. You can take these add-ons and make them your own, which is key to making the user experience better. 

Data-Driven Technology 

Lockers are no longer static pieces in an office or fitness center. The latest lockers can provide a seamless user experience with minimal equipment and hassle. The Vecos locker solution is keyless and can be operated easily with a smartphone or an employee’s access badge. Facilities managers can control the lockers remotely, and gain insight about usage — in real time. 

Hollman noted that this access to information has been a game-changer for space-planning, and allows companies to track employee habits for greater insight into productivity. “With this new type of locking system and the mechanics, it gives management data on how many people are using the lockers, who specifically is using them, what time they came into the office, and what time they left. There is a lot of data that is being collected via the locker systems now, and that’s important because every company is data-driven. If you can implement policy effectively based on this information, it benefits your company and staff in the long term.” 

Architectural Elements 

Lockers used to be an afterthought, relegated to a hallway or tucked away from the main floor. Hollman noted that lockers are main elements in offices, part of a space rather than separate pieces. “When we first started doing lockers, they used to be placed in hallways. For security reasons and ease of use, we are seeing more lockers inside the rooms where the people and desks are.” 

He added that lockers increase the functionality of each work area. “With all of these open office spaces, you need breakpoints. Lockers are being used as furniture or as walls within four walls to break spaces up. They’ve become these architectural elements.” 

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Project Insights: Siemens Headquarters’ Workspace Storage Solutions

Siemens New Way of Working, with Hollman Workspace Lockers

INTRODUCTION

The team at Siemens was interested in creating a modern office for their employees. Siemens headquarters chose Hollman Lockers to create workspace storage solutions for their new office. They worked together with Hollman’s sales and design teams to develop a functional and flexible workspace.

Siemens has been adapting to the open-concept workspace throughout the years. In an article from 2012 about their new Orlando office, Siemens branded the term, NewWOW. Short for “New Way of Working,” the design allowed the company to trade the traditional office culture for added collaboration as it downsized its quarters. Based on the “hotel concept,” which lets employees move among desks equipped with phones and computers, the New Way of Working goes further by providing both computing power and phone service via portable laptops. It also includes workspace lockers. The lockers allow employees to stash their belongings when they’re not using them.

CHALLENGE

Siemens headquarters’ team laid out their goals for their new workspace. Firstly, they wanted their lockers to have a few pops of color. Secondly, to allow employees to move around freely. Thirdly, to offer a lock system that wouldn’t require a key or code.

SOLUTION + BENEFIT

Siemens headquarters got a high-quality product with all of the features they wanted with Hollman’s workspace lockers’ help. Hollman assembled lockers with multi-colored laminate doors. Popular colors such as red, yellow, blue, green, orange, and more add a tasteful hint of color to the white lockers. The team went with a laminate interior for a clean finishing touch.

There is a mix of two-tier and four-tier lockers. Both are the same dimensions of 15W x 24D x 72H, which provides employees with plenty of space to store their belongings. In turn, the lockers allow employees to move around freely throughout the office.

Hollman also installed a Vecos lock system on the lockers. Vecos is a smart lock that allows users to access their locker through an app on their phones. Most importantly, no keys or combination codes are required to get into their lockers. As a result, the smart locks are extremely user-friendly.

RESULTS

In conclusion, Hollman’s workspace lockers were the perfect solution to fit Siemens headquarters office needs. Siemens headquarters workspace lockers feature a touchless security solution provided by Vecos and a flexible storage solution provided by Hollman.

Product Breakdown

LOCATION: Santa Clara, CA
MATERIALS: Laminate – Formica Stop Red, Formica Chrome Yellow, Wilsonart Lapis Blue, Wilsonart Orange Grove, Wilsonart Island, Wilsonart Ocean, Wilsonart Antique White
FEATURES: Multi-colored laminates + smart locks

Source: Star Tribune

Project Details

Explore Workspace

When a workspace needs to put in overtime, Hollman leverages 40+ years of manufacturing expertise to transform traditional spaces into innovative environments with lockers that add agility.

    Discover Laminate

    Our laminate lockers expertly blend form and function so you get superior craftsmanship with trending colors and surfaces that convey quality — and help you stick to your budget.

      Discover Smart Locks

      Smart locks provide your company with efficiency and flexibility.

        February 2, 2021 Tagged With: Hollman, Hollman inc, hollman lockers, laminate, siemens, smart lock, smart lockers, storage solutions, vecos, workspace, workspace lockers, workspace solutions

        Project Insights: WeWork SOMA Coworking Storage Solutions

        WeWork’s collaborative co-working space with Hollman Workspace Lockers

        Co-working spaces of WeWork have truly have changed the way employers and entrepreneurs manage their productivity. They are known to increase creativity, improve productivity, and create networking and collaborative opportunities. One of the difficulties of a shared and open workspace is the storage and security of personal belongings.

        Surrounded by the headquarters of Uber and Square and corporate offices of Twitter and Microsoft, the WeWork SOMA co-working space is in a perfect location to grow any business as it is compromised of art-filled lounges, private offices, and conference rooms. This shared workspace was set to be an ideal place for attracting talent and creating innovative projects but lacked designated storage for their variety of users. The design team at WeWork needed a storage solution that wouldn’t affect their flexible workspace environment but would give their customers a safe place to keep personal items.

        The storage solution Hollman Lockers provided was built for seamless integration with their walkways throughout the office space. Their workspace lockers included a combination of single-tier Model A and double-tier Model B lockers, both measuring 15″W x 20″D x 26″H. The WeWork design team chose an exterior laminate finish of Spectrum Blue from Formica paired with Gantner RFID network locks.

        WeWork’s workspace lockers provide the best solution for their customers to safely and conveniently store their personal belongings. The lockers were designed to be integrated with their open seating areas to maximize their space utilization. The high-tech Gantner locks provide a sleek appearance and enhanced user-experience for the WeWork members. In addition to increased functionality, these credenza-style lockers effortlessly fit with the aesthetic of the WeWork interior space.

        Project Breakdown:

        LOCATION: San Francisco, CA

        MATERIALS: Laminate – Formica Spectrum Blue Matte

        FEATURES: Gantner RFID network locks, Custom-matched edges

        Source: WeWork

        Project Details

        Explore Workspace

        Our lockers add agility, giving each employee a home for their backpack, handbag, wallet, jacket and more, so they’re free to move about the entire office. With their belongings secure, your employees have more time to collaborate and focus on the work that matters.

          Discover Laminate

          Our laminate lockers expertly blend form and function so you get superior craftsmanship with trending colors and surfaces that convey quality — and help you stick to your budget.

            Gantner RFID Locks

            With a RFID system your lockers become a centrally controllable unit that can be conveniently operated via data carrier (chip card, wristband, key tag, smartphone).

              August 31, 2018 Tagged With: laminate, lockers, RFID locks, smart lockers, wework, workspace

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              Founded in 1976, Hollman, Inc. is the industry leader in locker design and solutions.  We have manufactured more than ten million lockers for high-profile organizations, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, major American golf courses, corporate centers, country clubs, fitness studios and gyms, college campuses, museums, and hospitals. Our lockers are built to inspire teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and trust among the users.