Office kitchen and breakout area with seating, plants, and suspended coloured acoustic ceiling panels above the space.

18 Office Ceiling Ideas & Examples

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Explore 18 examples of how workplaces of different scales design creative office ceilings that optimise acoustic performance.

The ceiling is often the largest uninterrupted surface in a workplace. Whether designed using ceiling tiles, baffles, floating panels, layered systems, or open plenum designs, it naturally becomes central to the interior identity.

Beyond its role as a focal point, the office ceiling is central in addressing two critical aspects of office acoustics: speech intelligibility and comfort in open-plan areas, as well as speech privacy in meeting rooms. Such efforts are key considering that disturbances like nearby conversations and activities can be detrimental to employee focus, and more so in open-plan layouts where noise travels far, wide, and in all directions. 

From a monolithic expression at the L'Oréal Group headquarters in Paris, France to acoustic baffles at WPP's large-scale Manchester campus, discover 18 office ceilings around the world completed using acoustic ceiling solutions. 

L'Oréal Paris Headquarters

Paris, France

The monolithic ceiling solution Rockfon Mono Acoustic was selected to complete the office ceiling at L'Oréal's Seine 62 campus, designed by Studio Maison Sarah Lavoine, allowing for a modern seamless expression while providing a significant reduction in noise in common areas such as the working areas, restaurant, and lobby.

Bright, modern white seamless office ceiling with circular white desk, stylish seating, and contemporary lighting. Neutral tones and sleek design.

Eckes-Granini Office

Turku, Finland

The leading supplier of fruit juices and fruit beverages in Europe, Eckes-Granini, recently refurbished its office space in the city of Turku. Arco Architecture approached the meeting room acoustics by focusing on a distinct design influenced by the company’s brand illustrations. All across, the use of Rockfon Eclipse acoustic ceiling islands in the Circle shape resulted from their desire for organic-shaped elements.

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Modern conference room with a long wooden table, green swivel chairs, large windows, and circular ceiling lights and white floating office ceiling, overlooking a garden.

Zurich Insurance Offices

Swindon, United Kingdom

The six floor offices of Zurich Insurance in the city of Swindon represent a large-scale investment by the global brand. Approximately 3800 square metres of specialist Rockfon ranges, including Rockfon Eclipse frameless floating panels, Rockfon Color-all acoustic ceiling tiles in the Charcoal option, and Rockfon Blanka white acoustic ceiling tiles make up the office ceilings across the complex.

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Modern office space with an office ceiling composed of floating circular ceiling panels, open seating area featuring orange and gray chairs, large windows, and wooden flooring.

Paytrail Offices

Tampere, Finland

Rockfon Eclipse Colour acoustic ceiling islands were installed across Paytrail's open office working spaces in the Eucalyptus, Mint, and Sage colours, creating a floating raft ceiling completed with a selection of plants. Rockfon Canva Wall panels further support the office ceilings.

Modern office space with a desk, ergonomic chair, and dividers. Surrounded by green plants with an office ceiling composed of green floating acoustic ceiling panels.

Office Ceiling Project

At this office, a checkered ceiling design featuring a diverse palette of Rockfon Color-all acoustic ceiling tiles activates the office ceiling as the primary focal point.

See also: 10 Ideas for Playful Checkered Ceiling Design

Office corridor with colourful checked acoustic ceiling tiles arranged in a geometric pattern above the walkway.

Kingsley Napley Offices

London, United Kingdom

Rockfon Mono Acoustic makes up the office ceiling in the large double-height reception of the London law firm Kingsley Napley. “Rockfon Mono Acoustic was chosen for its appearance, and its ability to mitigate the unwanted sound generated by hard surfaces. It delivered clean lines while successfully hiding the services above", said workplace designer KKS Savills.

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Modern office reception with a seamless white office ceiling, sleek desk, blue panels, seated visitors, and glowing linear ceiling lights.

Ramberg Headquarters

Sande, Norway

The transport and logistics company, Ramberg, designed their office ceilings using a range of Rockfon Color-all acoustic ceiling tiles in shades including Coral, Eucalyptus, Azure and Moon, adhered directly to the soffit with the services painted in matching colours to reinforce the industrial feel of the space.

Modern office lounge with two people sitting at a high table, an exposed open plenum blue office ceiling, blue accents, a cushioned bench, and large windows.

Lysgården Offices

Trondheim, Norway

About 6000 Rockfon acoustic baffles were installed in the Lysgården office tower in Trondheim. In addition to reducing excessive noise in the public areas, they also act as interior solar fins that redistribute daylight into small strips, creating an effect that recalls forest leaves.

Modern office lounge with a baffle office ceiling, sofas, chairs, and bar seating. Two people are sitting at the bar. Glass walls overlook an open interior space.

Aker Tech House

Oslo, Norway

As part of their design vision for the Aker Tech House office building in Oslo, the architecture firm Wingårdhs were looking to create a space and accompanying office ceilings that would reflect the entrepreneurial tech energy of the tenants. Rockfon Color-all ceiling tiles in the Mercury develop a contemporary grey ceiling design. "The surface of Rockfon Color-all in Mercury is slightly metallic and shiny, and we think it gives a tech feel to the build. It's also darker and reflects less light than the standard white solution, which gives the ceiling a pleasant heaviness. It grants a certain calmness to the premises when compared to white ceilings", say Wingårdhs.

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Modern conference room with a long meeting table, large digital display, and a grey acoustic tile ceiling with integrated linear lighting above the space.

WPP Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom

For WPP, the world’s largest advertising agency, an eight-floor campus in Manchester brings together a 550-workforce from nine agencies that were previously housed elsewhere. Introducing optimal noise control and helping achieve an "Excellent" BREEAM Official rating, the complex features Rockfon Blanka tiles and Rockfon Contour baffles across the office ceilings.

See also: 10 Inspiring BREEAM Buildings Around the World

Open-plan office workspace with desks, collaboration tables, and white acoustic baffle ceiling panels above the interior.

Rockfon Office

Roermond, the Netherlands

Following an extensive participatory research process, the concept of a human-centric office with activity-based areas emerged for the Rockfon office in Roermond in the Netherlands – one that would provide team members with ample working space options to choose from. In one of the open spaces, Rockfon Color-all acoustic ceiling tiles in a deep pink add both understated luxury and acoustic control.

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Arena by Schage Co-Working Office

Oslo, Norway

The Arena by Schage co-working space in Oslo, Norway was designed with inspiration from the country's natural beauty. Different elements within the building, including office ceilings and green ceiling design created using Rockfon Color-all acoustic tiles, mimic the soothing allure of nature.

See also: 21 Ideas for Green Ceiling Design

Modern green office ceiling with pastel green decor, round tables, cushioned stools, a long counter with bar stools, and large windows.

DocuSign Offices

Dublin, Ireland

In designing its new Dublin offices, DocuSign wanted to break down barriers and find new ways of working to empower employees. Open plenum office ceilings, polished concrete floors, and warm timber express the space’s raw and contemporary architecture with rooms built around the core, providing a buffer from the main circulation and workspaces. A combination of Rockfon Mono Acoustic and Rockfon Tropic ceiling solutions is installed across the offices, providing optimal noise control.

Office workspace with desks, seating areas, and a white acoustic ceiling system with integrated lighting above the interior.

Wegscheider Office Solution

Hannberg, Germany

Over 50 Rockfon Contour acoustic ceiling baffles come together to create a modular wave shape for the office ceiling at Wegscheider Office Solution's workplace in Hannberg, delivering high sound absorption and shaping a mesmerising focal point.

Office workspace with desks and white curved waved acoustic ceiling baffles suspended above the interior.

Rockfon Office Wijnegem

Wijnegem, Belgium

This state-of-the-art Rockfon office in Wijnegem, Belgium was renovated into a facility that highlights sustainability, design, fire safety, and acoustics. One of the office ceilings features a checkered design created using Rockfon Color-all acoustic ceiling tiles in the colours Mint, Eucalyptus, and a grey.

Modern office with a checkered office ceiling, conference table, chairs, and a person adjusting a curtain. Bright lighting and large windows in the background.

Bialmed Corporate Headquarters

Pisz, Poland

The Bialmed headquarters feature Rockfon Mono Acoustic and Rockfon Blanka acoustic ceiling solutions throughout, integrating seamlessly with the lighting configurations that distinguish the building and allowing the abundant greenery to stand out.

Minimalist interior with modern seamless white office ceiling, skylight, central tree, and curvy seating. Two people are in the space with light wood paneling and glass doors.

Biuro Solano Group

Góra Kalwaria, Poland

Approximately 100 Rockfon acoustic islands were installed throughout the offices of the recruitment company Solano Group in Góra Kalwaria, Poland to combat excess noise and nurture employee comfort. Across the working areas, Rockfon Eclipse Color acoustic islands in the Gravel shade contribute to an overall sense of cosiness and contrast gracefully against a deep blue soffit.

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Modern office space with floating panels in the office ceiling, multiple workstations, blue partitions, plants, shelves, and overhead lighting in a stylish, open layout.

Pandora Offices

Copenhagen, Denmark

The Danish jewellery giant Pandora wanted an innovative office solution to ensure maximum utilisation of daylight and optimisation of energy consumption. Rockfon Blanka white acoustic ceiling tiles create airy office ceilings all throughout. Their acoustic matte white surface has a light reflection index of above 87 percent, helping draw daylight in.

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Modern office reception lobby with seating area, indoor tree, and a white acoustic tile ceiling with integrated lighting above the space.

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