Single Study POD - Carrels for quiet focus in libraries and public spaces

Single Study PODs Designed for Focus in Modern Libraries

Single Study PODs create a quiet, distraction-free environment that today’s library users actively seek. As shown in the Metropolitan Library installation, AGATI Study POD provide visual and acoustic privacy without fully enclosing the space—striking the perfect balance between openness and focus. Their curved, upholstered panels help reduce noise while maintaining clear sightlines, making them ideal for public libraries, learning environments, and any public space.

Designed with both comfort and performance in mind, Single Study PODs support extended study sessions through ergonomic seating, integrated work surfaces, and durable materials suited for high-traffic spaces. Customizable upholstery options allow libraries to align the PODs with their interior design while still prioritizing function. Whether patrons are studying independently, working remotely, or preparing for exams, these study PODs encourage deeper concentration and productivity. Learn more about Privacy PODs here.

Study Pod with woman sitting inside on attached chair

PODs at Omaha Eppley Airport provide passengers a private place to work

Beyond individual comfort, Single Work PODs offer airports a flexible space-planning solution. Their modular nature allows facilities like Omaha Eppley Airport to create clusters or rows of private work zones within the terminal. For airports looking to enhance passenger experience, manage noise, and maximize square footage, Single Work PODs are a smart, future-ready investment in terminals and lounges.

“The PODs are always full!” – Director of Airport Operations

When we visited Eppley Airport, the Director told us that the PODs are always full! After several years, the durable nature of our PODs is paying off and they’re still people’s first pick for a break during travel. After all, who wouldn’t want a private space to sit down, recharge, and get some work done during their travels?

PODs provide quiet refuge in healthcare environments too!

PODs give patients and family members a cozy space during their waiting time at the doctor’s office. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas uses POD Singles in this waiting room at the Margot Perot Center for Women and Infants.

Patients, family members, and even staff have found these pods to be valuable during transitional moments—whether it’s eating at a table, charging and working on a laptop, or just taking a breath away from noise and activity. Unlike traditional seating, the POD’s enveloping curved panels and private orientation create a sense of personal space that feels supportive, fostering calm in potentially stressful situations.

Incorporating POD Study Carrels into healthcare waiting rooms demonstrates a commitment to patients’ experience. By providing a place where people can pause, regroup, and find a moment of peace, healthcare facilities can enhance overall satisfaction and comfort for those who spend time there.

“Over the past two years, I’ve purchased 16 Agati POD study carrels for the MiraCosta College Library. Students love the acoustical engineering, which allows them to focus on their work but still allows them to peripherally view their surroundings. The well-designed table top allows them to charge their devices and gives them space to spread out textbooks and laptops.

A small shelf to the left of the desk secures their backpacks and the seat is comfortable but gives firm support. We occasionally see two students using a POD study carrel, which we affectionately refer to as “two peas in a POD.”

Agati study carrels are perfect for libraries with their unique design and durable materials that work well with our existing furniture, but will still coordinate with newer pieces we hope to incorporate years down the road. Students who are surveyed always mention how much they love the POD study carrels and how it demonstrates that their college cares about providing them with quality study furniture that meets their needs as 21st century learners.”

Michelle Ohnstad, MLIS, Library Operations Manager, MiraCosta College

Why Do Interior Designers Choose the AGATI POD for Study Spaces?

Interior Designers choose our original POD for our track record in durability and for specification flexibility. Since we operate on a COM (Customer’s Own Material) basis, upholstery can be provided by any supplier. This gives designers the freedom to specify fabrics that align with brand standards, color palettes, performance requirements, or sustainability goals.

Designers can integrate the POD seamlessly into broader interior design concepts rather than feeling like a standalone product. (Upholstery can be ordered from any supplier, but does require testing. All upholstery coverings may not be approved for use on all AGATI product offerings.)

If you’re not an Interior Designer, don’t worry! We’re here to help!

Our in-house Interior Designers can help you select fabrics and surface materials. Brows some fabric options for inspiration in our materials and finishes resources page, and contact us today to help you out!