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I just opened a coworking space a couple of months ago. It used to be an auto shop, so we tried to maintain that feel. My favorite part is the old hydraulic lift that we converted into a standing height desk.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/579181_296764684...

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I recently built a setup at home[1] using a commercially available powered lift frame[2]. Only been using it for a month or so now, but the ability to stand during the day and sit for things like gaming is great.

[1] http://imgur.com/a/ORfG0

[2] http://www.geekdesk.com/default.asp?contentID=630

That is a really nice setup! What's in the cabinets on the left hand side of the first image?

I answered this and a bunch of other questions on reddit a few days back: http://www.reddit.com/r/battlestations/comments/1eh9o2/tripl...

What surface are you using? Can the lift still move up and down?

I would've been tempted to modify the lift such that the entire desk could retract into the floor, leaving an open area when it's needed.

Ikea table tops on a 2x4 wood frame. The lift does work just fine, however it never sat flush with the floor to begin with.

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