Inspired by the calm, tranquil beauty of the forests, lakes and wide skies of their Swedish homeland, worldrenowned design company Bolon is proud to launch their new collection, ‘Silence’.
I was pleasantly surprised to hear a segment on the Diane Rehm Show last week regarding office design and its impact on productivity in the workplace. This discussion reminded me of an article I recently read about research Gensler has done on open-office work environments and it's toll on productivity and collaboration.
I've included links to both the NPR program and article below. In summary...a balanced approach with a mix of work environments that promote different work modes (focused work, collaboration and learning) lead to a higher-performing workplace.
The Diane Rehm Show: Designing the Modern Office
ITEAM212: RESPECT THE BUBBLE! WORKERS NEED ROOM TO THINK – GENSLER STUDY REVEALS
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The Diane Rehm Show: Designing the Modern Office
ITEAM212: RESPECT THE BUBBLE! WORKERS NEED ROOM TO THINK – GENSLER STUDY REVEALS
Piergiorgio Cazzaniga is an internationally-known Italian designer who has partnered with Andreu World with much acclaimed success. Creator of Reverse and the Red Dot Award winners Sail (2012) and Flex (2013) collections for Andreu World, Piergiorgio Cazzaniga's innovative creations using new injection-mold thermopolymer technology are both beautiful and durable. I had the pleasure of meeting Piergiorgio Cazzaniga today at the Andreu World America annual sales meeting. Contact me today to learn more about his innovative collections.
I am at Summer Classics headquarters learning about all the new collections for 2014...I can't wait to share the new catalog with you! New Collections, new Specials, new Finishes, and new Fabrics that start at 30,000 double rubs....here is a sneak peek:
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The Association for Contract Textiles (ACT) is pleased to announce their new mobile app! Download on Google Play or iTunes:
This is a handy new mobile reference tool describes:
ACT Performance Guidelines, including the definitions and a Quicktime video showing the test methods for Colorfastness to Light, Flammability, Physical Properties, Wet + Dry Crocking, and Abrasion – both Martindale & Wyzenbeek methods.
Sustainability Guideline or facts, which is a new certification program developed to recognize contract textiles that conform to the rigors of the multi-attribute standard NSF/ANSI 336 and are third party certified. A facts sustainability rating indicated a textiles has been evaluated for environmental, economic and social aspects in it's life cycle.
Textile Glossary, which describes common contract textile terms.
QR Code Reader About, listing the ACT members and history.
From Designed to affordably add beauty, privacy, and light transmission to large-scale interior spaces, Skyline’s Eco-etch Volume Program focuses on projects of 5,000-square-feet and more. The product line offers 12 unique single-sided eco-etch glass designs at prices 20 percent less expensive than similar film solutions. Five of the program’s designs are considered Skyline’s top-selling patterns, and one design is created by the customized placement of an etched gradient.
BOLON by VIIIR: Before and After: I am currently traveling and visited this install yesterday. BOLON is an excellent choice for corridors in multi family housing projects. Th...
If you were not fortunate enough to attend the 9th Annual First Look NYC 2013 at the New York Design Center...you can catch the headliners in the latest edition of Office Insight. Kudos to Luna and Andreu World with their head turning new fabrics and lounge collection. Read more at the following link and let's plan a field trip for next year! Office Insight...First Look 2013Manfred, a sofa of great presence and excellent comfort
Manfred is a collection of upholstered sofas that can be freely combined. These pieces are ideal for relaxation zones or high representation waiting areas.
It is designed for a wide range of installations such as work spaces, large lobbies or in between public spaces. The collection is comprised of various pieces: an individual lounge chair, two or three seater sofas with an optional wood arm for all versions.
The Manfred sits on a base with an angled edge slightly inclined towards the interior which is specifically designed to facilitate the organization of space around it.
The Manfred seating collection complies with the most resistant tests such as the Level 5 ISO and ANSI BIFMA. Additionally, it is made with recyclable materials in a manufacturing process that isrespectful to the environment and its sustainability. The wood used comes from reforested areas that are FSC certified (Forest Stewardship Council).
New showroom...Digital Glass Portfolio, High Volume Program...stunning! #NeoCon2013
High Performance...color, pattern, stain/spill resistance...#NeoCon2013
New Designs ...new base options, new power options for tables...come and see!
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The Material Collective has sample chairs from Andreu World America. Contact me if your project requires a sample or you would just like to host one in your office. If I do not have what you need, I can order one!
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GRAPHIC FEEL, ARCHITECTURAL FORM: BOLON LAUNCHES NEW STUDIO TILE WING
Wing is a flooring tile that allows architects and designers to combine several of the Bolon’s collections and elevate them to a new level. Wing, which is part of Bolon Studio™, facilitates new dimensions for interior design environments. The strong architectural form interacts elegantly with interior design elements and building details. The results are striking – the new format reenergises each collection with all new characteristics – especially in combination with one another.
“Bolon Studio was created to offer architects and designers greater creative freedom with a few selected collections. Initially it was an experiment but today it is an increasingly popular solution and almost like a collection itself. The new tile Wing includes most of our flooring in the selection. Wing’s strength is the ability to mix and match freely, especially when combining smaller patterned collections with some of our more sensational floors,” says Annica Eklund, CEO of Bolon.
Material: Produced from roll material
Available collections: BKB, Botanic, Now, Ethnic, Artisan, Create
Area / Tile: 0,109 sqm
Available collections: BKB, Botanic, Now, Ethnic, Artisan, Create
Area / Tile: 0,109 sqm
Wing is now available for ordering. Contact your local reseller for more information and purchase. Contact details available here.
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