Physical setup

Gear that reduces friction without becoming the work.

A practical kit for long architecture sessions, clear calls, focused writing, and a mobile setup that can reproduce the essential workflow.

Realistic starter inventory requested by the rebuild brief. Brands and exact models are recommendations until Panagiotis confirms his personal setup.

Desk & Ergonomics

3 items

FlexiSpot / Fully class

Electric sit-stand desk

  • 140–160 cm top
  • dual motor
  • memory presets
  • cable tray

Stable enough for monitor arms and repeatable transitions between seated focus and standing review sessions.

recommended
  • Adjustable lumbar support
  • breathable mesh
  • configurable arms

Long technical sessions reward adjustability and support more than decorative executive styling.

recommended

BenQ / Elgato class

Monitor-mounted key light

  • Dimmable
  • adjustable temperature
  • glare-controlled

Keeps video calls legible without filling the desk or washing out the display.

considering

Displays & Mounts

2 items

Apple Studio Display class

27-inch 5K display

  • 5120×2880
  • high-density text
  • single-cable laptop connection

Dense typography and architecture diagrams stay crisp at comfortable scaling.

recommended

Ergotron

Heavy-duty monitor arm

  • VESA mount
  • wide articulation
  • cable routing

Frees desk depth and makes seated, standing, and pairing layouts easy to tune.

recommended

Audio & Acoustics

2 items

Sony / Bose class

Wireless noise-cancelling headphones

  • Multipoint Bluetooth
  • strong ANC
  • wired fallback

Reliable focus and travel audio without adding a complex desk-only signal chain.

recommended
  • USB and XLR
  • close-address dynamic capsule
  • headphone monitoring

Clear speech in untreated rooms for architecture reviews, mentoring, and recorded walkthroughs.

recommended

Input & Peripherals

3 items
  • 75% layout
  • hot-swappable switches
  • macOS and Windows support

Compact enough for a centered pointing device while retaining navigation and function keys.

recommended

Logitech

Precision mouse or trackball

  • Multi-device pairing
  • programmable controls
  • USB-C

Fast switching between machines and ergonomic options for long diagramming sessions.

recommended

CalDigit class

Thunderbolt dock

  • Single-cable host
  • 2.5 GbE
  • display output
  • fast external storage

One predictable connection restores the full workstation and reduces cable-state debugging.

recommended

Mobility & Travel

2 items

Anker class

Multi-port GaN charger

  • 100 W+
  • 3–4 USB-C ports
  • compact interchangeable cable kit

One charger covers the laptop, phone, headphones, and test devices with less duplicate weight.

recommended

Apple / Keychron class

Compact travel keyboard

  • Bluetooth
  • USB-C
  • protective sleeve

Useful when the laptop is raised to eye level for longer off-site work sessions.

considering