Scaling Collaborative Space: How MAKR Optimized Meeting Room Efficiency

About MAKR

MAKR is a forward-thinking organization focused on high-level production and creative execution. With a large physical footprint and a growing team, they prioritize a workspace that balances open-area energy with the functional necessity of private, high-stakes collaboration.

The Challenge: The “Boardroom Gap”

Before partnering with Bureau, MAKR faced a common spatial dilemma. While their office offered plenty of square footage and single-person privacy booths, they lacked a “middle ground” for smaller groups.

Lynn Noel, at MAKR, identified a recurring inefficiency: two or three people would often book a massive, 12-person boardroom for a simple 1:1 or a private sync with a remote teammate. This “over-booking” of large assets created a bottleneck for the rest of the company.

The Solution: The Quad Booth

To bridge this gap, MAKR integrated the Bureau Quad Booth into their floor plan. The goal was to provide a compact, fully-equipped environment that could host small team meetings without the footprint or construction costs of a permanent room.

The Quad Booth offered several key advantages:

• Immediate Deployment: Unlike a renovation, the booth was installed and ready for use via Bureau’s professional relocation and support team.
• High Capacity, Small Footprint: While designed for four, Lynn notes it can comfortably seat up to six for quick sessions.
• Plug-and-Play Comfort: Integrated power, adjustable lighting, and climate-controlled ventilation allow for extended working sessions.

Results: Data-Driven Room Management

The staff response to the new installation was immediate and positive. To maximize the ROI of the new space, MAKR integrated the booth into their digital resource scheduling.

• Bookable Efficiency: By making the booth a “bookable resource” in shared calendars, MAKR has seen consistent, high-frequency usage.
• Reduced Boardroom Friction: Small teams now default to the Quad Booth, freeing up larger boardrooms for their intended purpose.
• Future Customization: To further enhance the user experience, MAKR plans to add frosted glass to the unit to provide an extra layer of visual privacy.

In Their Words

“Excellent product and exceptional service. The Quad Booth was the ideal solution for those 1:1 meetings and smaller team chats. The relocation team was great to deal with, and their support team resolved a minor issue we had with a sensor immediately. 10/10 experience—this company stands behind their product.” — Lynn Noel, MAKR

Building a Smarter Office

By addressing the “Boardroom Gap,” MAKR has proven that you don’t need more square footage to increase capacity—you just need smarter furniture. The Quad Booth has become a staple of their daily workflow, proving that flexibility is the ultimate workplace amenity.

Looking to solve meeting room congestion in your office? Explore the Quad Booth or Contact our team to see how modular privacy can transform your workflow.