Project Overview |
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| Client | Best Friends Animal Sanctuary |
| Location | Utah, USA |
| Project Type | Meeting pod for focused collaboration, private calls, and quiet work in a busy nonprofit office |
| Office Pod Types | Silent Room Large meeting pod |
About Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the lives of animals and promoting
no-kill initiatives across the United States. From their Utah base, teams coordinate rescue operations, community programs,
partnerships, and nationwide advocacy work. Their office environment needs to support focused coordination as much as it supports day-to-day teamwork.
The Challenge: Quiet Space in a Busy Mission-Driven Office
As the organization has grown, so has the level of activity in its open office. Staff frequently jump between phone calls,
virtual meetings, and in-person collaboration. Traditional desk areas offer energy and connection, but they can make it hard
to find a quiet, private space when it is needed for:
- Conversations with partners, donors, and volunteers
- Detailed planning meetings and project reviews
- Video calls with remote colleagues and external stakeholders
- Heads-down work that demands concentration
Building new permanent meeting rooms would have been disruptive and inflexible. The team needed a fast, adaptable way to
create quiet, comfortable space inside their existing footprint.
The Solution: Silent Room Large Meeting Pod by Narbutas
Working with My Office Pod, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary selected the Silent Room Large meeting pod from Narbutas.This acoustic pod provides a self-contained, fully enclosed room that sits directly on the office floor, creating a quiet retreat without major construction work.
The Silent Room Large installed in Utah features a warm wood exterior that blends naturally with the rest of the office, paired with soft gray acoustic wall panels and a dark ceiling with integrated downlights. Large glass panels on the front keep the pod visually open, while high-performance acoustic materials help keep conversations inside the pod and reduce disruption to the surrounding workspace.
Inside, the pod is fitted with a generous meeting table, power access, AV mounting points, and comfortable flooring, turning the space into a functional environment for both quick catch-ups and longer sessions.
How the Pod Supports the Sanctuary’s Work
The Silent Room Large meeting pod is now used throughout the week for:
- Video calls with partner organizations and supporters across the country
- Planning meetings for rescue operations and outreach campaigns
- One-to-one check-ins and HR conversations that require privacy
- Focused individual work away from the general office noise
The pod offers the sanctuary’s team a reliable, bookable space that feels like a dedicated meeting room but can be repositioned or reconfigured as their space evolves over time.
Benefits of Acoustic Meeting Pods for Nonprofits
For nonprofits like Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, space is often at a premium and every square foot has to work hard.
Acoustic pods such as the Silent Room Large bring a range of advantages:
- Private, comfortable areas for sensitive or mission-critical conversations
- Reduced noise levels in open-plan or shared offices
- Flexible, movable meeting space without large capital building projects
- Better support for hybrid work and virtual collaboration
- An improved overall workplace experience for staff and volunteers
Why Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Chose My Office Pod
My Office Pod specializes in office pods and acoustic solutions, helping organizations select the right products for their culture, layout, and way of working. For Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the Silent Room Large by Narbutas offered the ideal combination of warm, welcoming aesthetics, excellent acoustic performance, and practical functionality.
The pod’s clean lines, wood finishes, and neutral interior palette sit comfortably within a busy office setting, while the integrated lighting, power, and AV connections make the space ready for immediate use.
Ready to Bring Quiet Focus to Your Own Office?
If your team needs more private meeting space, better acoustic control, or flexible rooms that can grow with your organization, meeting pods are a practical and fast way to upgrade your workspace.
Contact us today or call (609) 918-4027 to discuss how My Office Pod can help you create quiet, focused spaces in your office.
