# Walls That Work: The Latest Partition Innovations from Neocon 2017
Muraflex made a strong impression at Neocon 2017, launching four innovative partition systems that address the evolving needs of modern commercial spaces. Their showroom demonstration highlighted how thoughtful design can solve real workplace challenges while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
## ARCO: Collaboration Without Compromise
The open office revolution promised increased collaboration, but it often delivered noise and distraction instead. ARCO tackles this challenge head-on with a freestanding pod design that encourages interaction while providing acoustic privacy.
The system's geometric structure reduces noise disturbance while maintaining visual transparency—giving teams the best of both worlds. What sets ARCO apart is its flexibility: the pods can be easily disassembled and repositioned as workspace needs evolve. For companies dealing with rapid growth or frequent reorganization, this adaptability proves invaluable.
## PLANIKA: Engineering Meets Performance
Developed in partnership with Mangini International, PLANIKA demising partitions focus on delivering superior technological performance alongside elevated acoustical properties. These systems represent a significant step forward for spaces requiring clear sound separation without sacrificing modern aesthetics.
The engineering behind PLANIKA addresses a common commercial design challenge: creating defined spaces that still feel connected to the larger environment.
## DOPPIO: The Floating Glass Effect
DOPPIO's fully double-glazed demountable partition system creates what Muraflex calls a "floating glass effect"—a visual lightness that doesn't compromise on acoustic performance. The system's consistent detailing and unified frame dimensions create uninterrupted sightlines throughout a space.
This continuous visual flow can make commercial environments feel more spacious and connected, while the double-glazed construction ensures conversations stay private.
## QUADRO: Partitions as Art
QUADRO elevates the humble partition to an art form with picture frame-like details that outline each elevation. Available in both single and double-glazed configurations, the system treats each glass panel as a carefully composed element within the larger space.
The reveal profile detail can be customized to match specific office and corridor requirements, allowing designers to create seamless transitions between different areas while maintaining the system's elegant aesthetic.
## The Bigger Picture
These four systems reflect broader trends in commercial design: the need for flexible solutions that can adapt to changing work patterns, acoustic solutions that don't sacrifice openness, and partition systems that contribute to rather than detract from a space's overall design vision.
As workplaces continue to evolve, partition systems like these will play an increasingly important role in creating environments that truly support how people work today.
