InteriorGal » Educational Furniture http://www.nashvillefurnitureinteriors.com An Insider View on All things Interior Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:57:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Get "Fit" for the New Year!Fit Lounge Seating by Interstuhl/Kimball Office. A Sustainable Lounge Solution for a Variety of Environments. http://www.nashvillefurnitureinteriors.com/get-fit-for-the-new-yearfit-lounge-seating-by-interstuhlkimball-office-a-sustainable-lounge-solution-for-a-variety-of-environments/ http://www.nashvillefurnitureinteriors.com/get-fit-for-the-new-yearfit-lounge-seating-by-interstuhlkimball-office-a-sustainable-lounge-solution-for-a-variety-of-environments/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:52:46 +0000 Anita Ryan http://nashvillefurnitureinteriors.com/?p=1434 Ready to get “Fit” for the New Year?

Fit Lounge Seating by Interstuhl/ Kimball Office is lounge seating like NO other.

 

 

 

 

“Kimball Office is starting the new decade off with a bang!  Hero. Just for You and Fit seating lines have both been awarded GOOD DESIGN Awards from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies! Since 2001, Kimball Office has won nine GOOD DESIGN awards in seating, office systems and tables.”

  

So what makes Fit lounge seating different from the rest besides it obvious “Cool” factor.

From lobby areas to quest seating, collaborative and interactive areas, Fit can work for a variety of environments. It is ideal for office break out rooms for creative interaction, church small group areas and youth spaces, educational, libraries and study rooms as well as your reception lobbies and any other area where comfortable seating is a must.

Fit is made of a mesh upholstery that cradles the user for ultimate comfort. It does this by the use of what are called “flexzones’.The “flexzones” are 4 woven areas in targeted spots of the chair that provide support and comfort when and where needed. While the mesh on the seating is somewhat flat when not in use it actually acquires the shape of the person upon entry of the chair. It creates a “sling lounge” affect like a hammock. This makes for an extraordinary seating experience.

The mesh is cantilevered over a light weight coated steel frame. This makes it extremelly easy to  move and rearrange for quick interations. But don’t let the light weight fool you. It is rated for weights as high as 285lbs!

The chair may also attribute to LEED furniture credit points and  also qualifies for SCS Certified Indoor Advantage. This makes the Fit a great sustainable seating option.

Fit Picture Gallery

 
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 Unique Features and Options for the Fit Lounge Seating
  • Great for a Variety of Environments- great for reception lobbies, guest areas, collaborative and study environments.
  • Removable headrest-The headrest can be positioned anywhere along the frame for personal comfort and support.
  • Finishes available- Black, Green, Grey, Red- You can mix and match the headrest and seating for a personalized look.
  • Nesting Capabilities- The nesting capability makes the Fit great for tight spaces  and multifunctional use areas.You can set aside and tuck away when not in use.
  • FlexZone support-the “flexzones” offer comfort and support for all body types and sizes.
  • Black Felt Glides- available for use on hard wood floors or other sensitive surfaces.
  • Sustainable Design-Materials and methods used for the Fit design can attribute to furniture LEED points, in addition to being overall an environmentally “Green” product.

At an average Sale price running between $650.00-$995.00 depending on options you can even make it fit into your budget.

So enjoy getting FIT for the New Year! Get support for whatever shape you are in.

For more information on Interstuhl and Kimball Office products you can visit www.kimballoffice.com

      

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Now this posed several issues.

  • Because of budget and interior storage limitations the furniture needed to be in the same room and be able to be used for office furniture and educational furniture.
  • The furniture needed to be able to quickly shift into multiple arrangements.
  • There needed to be individual spaces that could be locked to protect information .
  • They needed visual board and tackable capabilities for educational needs and video projection.

So what is the solution?

I chose a line of furniture that could solve all of the above issues. I used Kimball Traxx system where I could line the wall with a credenza like appearance but also create overhead lockable storage as well as a multi file below. With the Traxx system I was able to give a seamless appearance with the tackable panels and a visual display board that could be used as a marker board or projection screen.  The tackable panels could be used by day for the office and at night for educational purposes. Because I was able to hang the work surfaces on the Traxx system with mimimal support I was able to save money because I didn’t need full freestanding furniture.

I also used the Kimball mobile Array table against the extended wall credenzas. The tables were used for their laptops  and workspace during office time but were able to be rearranged in to a more training and educational groupings at night.  We brought in the Kimball Event chair to complete the solution, which could easily stack on a dolly until time for use.

There you have it.

All the furniture in one space and ready to be used for multiple interior functions.

Office by day Classroom by night. Mulit Functional Office Space Mulit Functional Grouping A Mulit Functional Grouping B

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While glancing through my inbox I noticed a case study sent from Datum on a recent interior install they had done in Souderton, Pennsylvania.

“Now I have to admit that I don’t always look at these emails but found this one a creative use of product and quite intriguing. So I opened it up and read on…..”

Datum has recently introduced the Mobile Trax 3 system which is a high density storage system that allows the use of a mobile system despite height restrictions in the room. It is a great way to help consolidate files or other items into a mobile system that can help maximize use of your interior space.

The area high school in Souderton, PA had been searching for a solution to their athletic uniform and equipment disarray.

Solution: They enlisted the help of Datum to get organized and consolidate their athletic gear. Datum consulted with the high school staff and was able to illustrate to them through the use of 3D renderings and floor plans how the solution would look. These drawings also allowed the athletic department to view the space with potential future growth as their storage needs increased.

Datum offers design and rendering services to potential clients FREE of charge so they can see exactly what it is they are purchasing before they buy.  It really helps give the customer a feel for what their unique solution looks like and how it transposes into their interior.

What they got was so much more!

  • They were able to save interior space thus saving valuable real estate dollars.
  • Uniform exchanges are now much easier.
  • All athletic gear and uniforms are consolidated into one space instead of spread through- out the school
  • The uniforms are easier to keep clean and last longer due to how they are stored.
  • All gear and uniforms are easily accessed and organized saving valuable time and money.
  • Datum was able to incorporate the school colors into the system adding a touch of school SPIRIT.

To view photographs and get the whole story check out the link below and see how this might benefit your organization or client. This is a great article and definitely worth the read!

Datum – http://www.datumfiling.com/case-studies/souderton/

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