Designing a Multi-Department Workplace for South Florida Donor Network

June 17, 2026 by

Joanne Saba

Project story · Multi-department workplace

When South Florida Donor Network moved into their new office, the goal was to create a workplace that could support the unique demands of every department while fostering collaboration, focus, and employee well-being. From the beginning, the vision centered on designing a modern, functional environment that balanced openness with privacy and reflected the organization’s mission-driven culture.

Client: South Florida Donor Network
Type: Multi-department workplace
Spaces: Cubicles, executive and private offices, conference and training rooms, lounge, breakroom, reception
Furniture partners: AIS, Narbutas, Corp Design, Teilen

Discovery

Designed around every department.

From the start, South Florida Donor Network had a strong vision for how the new office should function. We worked closely with their team to understand the needs of each department and translate those requirements into a thoughtful workplace strategy.

We focused on:

Creating collaborative areas that encourage teamwork and communication
Designing private offices, shared offices, and pods for focused work and confidential conversations
Incorporating ergonomic solutions, including height-adjustable desks, for employees working extended hours
Planning training spaces with powered tables to support technology integration and flexible learning
Using furniture finishes and brand colors to create a cohesive, professional environment

This discovery phase helped shape a workplace tailored to the real day-to-day needs of the organization.

An OF4S designer reviewing the South Florida Donor Network 3D office model on a wall monitor and laptop — Reviewing the plan, on screen

Design & layout planning

One structured, connected layout.

With the strategy in place, we developed a detailed furniture and layout plan that organized the office into distinct yet connected zones. The goal was to create a clean, efficient flow throughout the workplace while giving each department the environment it needed to perform at its best.

Glass walls and partitions played a major role in the design, helping define spaces without sacrificing openness or natural light. Collaborative zones were positioned to encourage interaction, while executive offices, private offices, and pods provided quieter areas for focused work.

Training rooms were designed with functionality in mind, featuring powered tables that support presentations, meetings, and hybrid collaboration. Lounge areas and the break room added comfortable spaces for employees to recharge and connect throughout the day.

The final layout creates a workplace that feels structured, modern, and adaptable for future growth.

Dimensioned 2D floor plan of the office showing departments, offices, conference and training rooms and shared spaces — The floor plan · 2D

3D render of the planned open-plan workstation clusters with panel dividers — The plan · 3D render

What we helped design & furnish

Every space, furnished.

We provided furniture solutions for every major area of the office, focusing on functionality, durability, ergonomics, and visual consistency to support the organization’s daily operations.

Glass Walls & Partitions – Modern glass systems that define spaces while maintaining openness and natural light.
Cubicle Areas – Organized workstation layouts designed to support efficient collaboration and workflow.
Executive Offices – Premium furnishings with ergonomic desking, storage, and a professional executive feel.
Private & Shared Offices – Functional, comfortable workspaces tailored to different departmental needs.
Conference Rooms – Collaborative meeting spaces designed for productivity and seamless communication.
Training Rooms – Flexible training rooms featuring tables with integrated power solutions for technology use.
Lounge Area– Comfortable soft seating and gathering spaces that promote collaboration and connection.
Breakroom – Functional dining and refreshment spaces designed to support employees throughout the workday.
Reception Area – A welcoming first impression that reflects the organization’s professionalism and mission.
Collaborative Spaces – Flexible environments that balance teamwork with privacy and focused work.

Together, these solutions created a cohesive workplace that supports the many ways South Florida Donor Network’s teams work every day.

3D render of a shared lounge with a green bench sofa, a round table and a glass partition — A shared lounge, rendered

Finished shared lounge with a green bench sofa, a white bar-height table, blue chairs and a wood storage wall — The same space, installed

Cubicles and open work

Focused work, out in the open.

Open workstation bullpen with white L-shaped cubicles, low panel dividers and black task chairs — Workstation floor · AIS cubicles

Rows of white L-shaped cubicle workstations with low dividers and black task chairs by the windows — Cubicles · Open bullpen

Cluster of white cubicle workstations with panel dividers, storage pedestals and black task chairs — Cubicles · Panel workstations

A single white cubicle workstation with a wood-panel divider, storage pedestal and a black task chair — Cubicles · Single station

White cubicle workstations arranged in a cluster with panel dividers and black task chairs — Cubicles · Shared cluster

Finished cross-shaped white workstation pods with black task chairs and glass-walled offices behind — Cubicles · Cross-plan pods

Finished four-person white workstation pod with panel screens and black task chairs — Cubicles · Four-person pod

Two-person white cubicle workstations with panel dividers, storage pedestals and black task chairs — Cubicles · Two-person run

White cubicle workstation run with panel dividers, storage and black mesh task chairs — Cubicles · Task seating

Private and executive offices

Offices with room to concentrate.

Private office with a wood-top desk, a black task chair, guest chairs and a white and wood storage credenza by a window — Private office · Desk and storage

Private office with a wood-top desk, a black task chair and green-seat guest chairs on grey carpet — Private office · Guest seating

Private office with a wood-top desk, a black mesh chair, green-seat guest chairs and a storage credenza by a corner window — Private office · Corner suite

Private office with a wood-top desk, a black task chair, green-seat guest chairs and low storage by a bright window — Private office · Window view

Private office with a wood-top executive desk, a black mesh chair, green-seat guest chairs and a storage credenza — Private office · Executive desk

Private office with a wood-top desk, a black mesh task chair, green-seat guest chairs and a storage unit by a window — Private office · Task setup

Meeting and training

Rooms built to convene.

Conference room with a long boardroom table, black task chairs and a wall-mounted monitor by a wall of windows — Conference room · Boardroom table

Conference room with a long wood boardroom table and high-back black chairs — Conference · Long table

Executive boardroom with a dark table, black leather chairs, a wall monitor and built-in shelving — Boardroom · Executive seating

Meeting room with a wood-panel media wall, a wall-mounted monitor, shelving and low storage cabinets — Media room · Presentation wall

Training room with rows of tables, black task chairs and a whiteboard and storage at the front — Training room · Rows and power

Training room set classroom-style with rows of tables, black chairs, a whiteboard and side storage — Training room · Classroom set-up

Glass walls and storage

Light through every partition.

Glass partition walls forming individual offices along a carpeted floor before furnishing — Glass walls · Framed offices

Glass-walled rooms with aluminium framing defining private offices while keeping the natural light — Glass walls · Defined rooms

Glass-partition offices running along an office corridor lit by daylight — Glass walls · Corridor

Glass-walled perimeter offices with aluminium framing and daylight from the window wall — Glass walls · Perimeter suites

Wall of white overhead cabinets and a credenza run beside a multifunction printer — Storage · Copy and supply wall

Overhead white storage cabinets above a credenza in an open work area — Storage · Overhead casework

White low storage credenza with locking doors and a filing drawer — Storage · Credenza detail

Lounge, cafe, and reception

Where the team gathers.

Open lounge with a large orange U-shaped sectional sofa and round coffee tables beside the workstation floor — Lounge · Orange sectional

Orange U-shaped sectional sofa with a planter divider and storage in an open lounge — Lounge · Sectional and planter

Orange curved lounge sofa with navy and lime pillows and round wood coffee tables — Lounge · Soft seating

Orange curved lounge sofa with pillows beside a bright window — Lounge · By the window

Collaboration area with a green bench sofa, round tables with black and yellow chairs and a wood storage credenza — Collaboration · Bench and tables

Collaboration nook with a green bench sofa, a white bar-height table, blue chairs and a wood storage wall — Collaboration · Bar-height table

Green bench sofa with round side tables and blue poufs beside the windows — Collaboration · Window bench

Green bench sofa with a white round-top bar-height table and blue chairs — Collaboration · Perch table

Meeting pod with a round table, black and yellow chairs and a wood storage wall — Collaboration · Meeting pod

Round white meeting table with black and yellow chairs on grey carpet — Collaboration · Round table

Cafe area with blue booth banquettes, bar-height tables and stools on wood-look flooring — Cafe · Booth banquettes

Blue upholstered booth banquettes with white round tables in the cafe — Cafe · Blue booths

High-back blue booth with a round wood table and blue chairs — Cafe · High-back booth

Breakroom with a green-felt pool table, lounge seating and cafe tables beyond — Breakroom · Game table

Breakroom with a white communal bar-height table, stools, planters and a coffee counter behind — Breakroom · Communal counter

Breakroom kitchenette with cabinets and coffee machines beside a round white table with green and black chairs — Breakroom · Kitchenette

Four blue leather lounge chairs around a white round table on wood-look flooring — Breakroom · Lounge chairs

Breakroom with blue booth seating, a white table with green and black chairs and a pool table behind — Breakroom · Booth and cafe

Lobby with a small blue loveseat, a plant and a skyline art print beside the elevator — Reception · Lobby seating

Waiting area with a blue loveseat and a round side table on patterned carpet — Reception · Waiting area

The installation

Installed around a working office.

With multiple departments and active workspaces, careful coordination was key throughout the installation process. Our team worked closely with South Florida Donor Network to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to daily operations.

All deliveries were completed on weekends, while installation work was carried out after hours in key areas. Some departments remained fully operational during the process, requiring careful planning to work around active teams.

We managed the installation through a phased approach, including:

Coordinating weekend deliveries to avoid disruptions during business hours
Scheduling after-hours installation in active office areas
Staging furniture and materials for an organized rollout
Installing glass walls, workstations, offices, and collaborative spaces
Making on-site adjustments to accommodate department-specific requirements
Conducting final walkthroughs and quality checks before turnover

Glass partition wall frames going up along a daylit office corridor during installation — Install day · Glass walls going up

Boxed furniture staged across the open office floor during installation — On site · Staging the floor

An installer assembling storage and casework in an executive office during installation — On site · Building it out

The result

Through close coordination and efficient execution, the installation was completed smoothly while maintaining workplace functionality throughout the process.

The final results

A workplace built to last.

The completed South Florida Donor Network office reflects a thoughtful balance of collaboration, privacy, ergonomics, and modern design. Each space was created with purpose, supporting the organization’s mission while providing employees with an environment that is comfortable, efficient, and built for the way they work every day.

From executive offices and collaborative zones to training rooms and workplace pods, the new office delivers a polished, functional workplace designed to support both people and purpose for years to come.

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