Counters for commercial space
The first thing visitors look for when entering a new commercial space is answers, and there’s one internationally-recognised system for finding them.
Counters are icons of information that provide answers in spaces as diverse as hotels, offices, public services and most other businesses. But they’re also brand portals, providing a first interaction with the personality of the company.
It’s important then, that a counter presents a recognisably-friendly front, welcoming all manner of query and delighting in problems to fix. Counters must feature an open shape to share information when requested, yet remain private and secure when viewing private details.
Choosing the right counter
Counters made from wood are natural, warm and welcoming, and have a great effect with integrated light features, but can be a little dark or simply have too much brown. Glass has the opposite problem, however, as the sleek transparent materials make privacy an issue and are difficult to clean. Plastics offer interesting effects when combined with light, and rock materials like granite or concrete represent no nonsense, utilitarian functionality. And finally, the sculptural flexibility of Corian creates seamless, curved forms that suit all functional needs, space restrictions and aesthetics.
Explore counter examples on Architonic
The counters in the Architonic product database are mostly bespoke, made-to-order pieces that offer personal functionality and sometimes branding, but each product page includes links to the rest of the product family with an ambient image gallery. For each option, further specifications, CAD files and catalogues can be requested by specifiers directly from Architonic, while dealer information can also be found.
