For facilitators and public sector teams, the workspace is part of the experience
Experiential designers, facilitators, and public sector project teams rely on environments that spark energy, creativity, connection, and trust. Whether you're co-designing programmes, running workshops, engaging communities, or hosting multi-stakeholder sessions, the space you choose shapes the outcome.
A good workspace isn’t just functional, it’s immersive.
For leaders like Zoe Taylor, the workspace must:
Support facilitation
Welcome diverse stakeholders
Encourage collaboration
Feel warm, inclusive, and human
Offer hybrid flexibility
Enable creativity and clarity
This guide walks through exactly how to choose a flexible workspace that elevates your facilitation work, and why DeskLodge Beacon Tower is a perfect fit for Experiential & Public Sector teams.
1. Start with the atmosphere - the room should energise people
Facilitators and public sector project designers know one thing:
people respond to the environment.
A dull room = low energy.
A vibrant room = engaged participants.
Beacon Tower offers:
Colourful, creative spaces
Warm, informal seating zones
Open areas that support energetic workshops
Cosy corners for reflective exercises
A friendly, welcoming front-of-house team
Stakeholders walk in and immediately feel at ease, essential for public sector engagement.
If your work relies on human interaction, your workspace must encourage it.
2. Choose a workspace with flexible rooms for workshops, training & co-design
Experiential + public sector teams deliver:
Workshops
Peer-learning sessions
Community consultations
Co-production events
Roundtables
Creative facilitation sessions
Programme design workshops
You need meeting rooms that are:
Spacious
Hybrid-ready
Flexible in layout
Bright and energising
Comfortable for long sessions
Beacon Tower’s meeting rooms are ideal for facilitation work, not just corporate meetings.
Explore meeting rooms: https://www.desklodge.com/meeting-rooms
3. Look for spaces that support both co-creation and quiet thinking
Facilitation and public-sector design work require a constant shift between:
group activities
quiet reflection
breakout exercises
collaboration
review and planning
follow-up documentation
Beacon Tower offers:
✔ Quiet pods for writing notes or preparing materials
✔ Informal lounges for group conversations
✔ Breakout zones for dynamic exercises
✔ Larger areas suited to multi-stakeholder collaboration
✔ Phone booths for quick check-ins or safeguarding calls
Different stages of facilitation need different kinds of space.
4. Hybrid-ready rooms are essential for public sector teams
Public sector and community engagement projects now almost always involve:
remote participants
multi-agency collaboration
hybrid training
virtual consultations
distributed stakeholder groups
Your workspace must support this.
Beacon Tower’s hybrid-ready rooms provide:
High-quality cameras
Clear audio
Large screens
Stable connectivity
Spaces that look professional on camera
Hybrid inclusivity isn’t optional anymore, it’s a requirement.
5. Accessibility and centrality matter for civic engagement
Public sector and community teams host:
council partners
charities
social enterprises
community organisations
educators
consultants
service users
A central location ensures:
people feel comfortable attending
travel barriers are reduced
workshops start with calm, not confusion
stakeholders arrive on time and relaxed
Beacon Tower’s city-centre location is one of its biggest strengths.
6. Flexibility is vital for teams of 2–10 working across multiple projects
Experiential teams and public sector consultancies often have:
rotating project teams
part-time facilitators
community partner
associate consultants
hybrid staff
shifting project phases
DeskLodge supports this through:
Day passes for associates
Dedicated desks for core team members
Meeting rooms that scale for group work
Flexible memberships that adapt to your calendar
Explore memberships: https://www.desklodge.com/memberships
7. Choose a workspace that supports creative materials & facilitation tools
Facilitators often use:
sticky notes
templates
canvases
markers
laptops
packs and props
breakout materials
Your workspace should allow you to:
✔ spread out
✔ move around
✔ reconfigure the room
✔ access surfaces and whiteboards easily
✔ host tactile group exercises
Beacon Tower provides versatile rooms that adapt to your facilitation needs.
8. Use this workspace checklist for Experiential & Public Sector teams
Workspace must include:
✔ Creative, energising atmosphere
✔ Hybrid-ready meeting rooms
✔ Quiet pods + collaboration zones
✔ Flexible seating and reconfigurable layouts
✔ Welcoming community atmosphere
✔ Central location for stakeholder attendance
✔ High-speed Wi-Fi & reliable AV
✔ Day passes for associates or partners
✔ Private spaces for sensitive public sector conversations
✔ Friendly front-of-house team
If a space meets these points, it will elevate your facilitation practice and public-sector project delivery.
Why facilitators like Zoe Taylor choose Beacon Tower
Because it offers:
A creative, energising environment
Professional yet warm meeting spaces
Hybrid-ready infrastructure
Easy access for stakeholders
Flexibility for rotating project teams
Breakout zones perfect for co-design
A community that feels human and supportive
It’s a workspace that matches the spirit of experiential design - vibrant, people-centred, and adaptable.
FAQs
Is Beacon Tower suitable for workshops and creative sessions?
Yes, rooms are flexible, bright, and ideal for co-design and facilitation.
Can we use hybrid set-ups for public sector sessions?
Absolutely. Every meeting room supports hybrid participation.
Is the space appropriate for sensitive or community-focused conversations?
Yes, private rooms and calm areas are available.
Can part-time facilitators or associates join easily?
Yes, day passes and flexible access are ideal for associate models.
Does the workspace encourage creativity?
Definitely, the design, colour, and social energy support creative thinking.
Choose a workspace that elevates every session
Your facilitation practice deserves an environment that’s as people-centred, creative, and adaptable as the work you deliver.
At DeskLodge Beacon Tower, you’ll find vibrant spaces that help participants feel welcome, engaged, and inspired, and a workspace that supports every phase of your public sector or experiential project.
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