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equally versatile – available in various heights, infinitely adjustable and mobile thanks to castors. Te Mudra universal stacking chair, developed by Brunner in collaboration with designer Stefan Diez for offices, cafeterias or private homes, boasts a similar range of uses.
Naturally sustainable: eco-friendly materials While the climate crisis played second fiddle to health services during the pandemic, it is now back to playing an important role in the workplace world. Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on recycling as well as environmentally-friendly and certified materials. For example, the new Green Eco chair, designed by Javier Mariscal and available from Spanish brand Mobles 114, is made entirely from recycled material and is also fully recyclable. Te Arco collection of seating from Cantarutti and the new Lina chair from Calligaris have received awards for their use of FSC-certified wood. Although still a vision of the future, Palmberg has designed a desk that is made entirely of locally-sourced organic wood and feeds solar energy and the waste heat generated by equipment back into the workplace’s electrical ecosystem.
Circular models: cradle-to-cradle in the office Many office manufacturers have committed to basing their product cycles on the cradle-to-cradle principle, marking a further decisive step towards sustainability. Te new Lino range of chairs from Kinnarps, for example, conform to the circular economy idea. It comprises only a few components, which can be easily disassembled, replaced, separated and recycled. Te A22 stackable barstool, designed by Swedish designer Anya Sebton for Lammhults, is based on a similar concept. To facilitate recycling, it is made entirely of steel and has no bolts or screws. Te yarn and felt backing used for the new Shadowplay carpets by Ege Carpets have also been recycled and can be reused.
Green working environment: taking inspiration from nature
Well-being through biophilic design is an ongoing theme in the workplace world and there will be several examples at this year’s Orgatec. Room dividers like Para Vert from Brunner bring vertical planting into the workplace, act as indoor air purifiers and can be extended as required. New colour collections for the office, such as Pigment from Alvic or Cinque Terre Colours & Natural from Fantoni, which are inspired by colours from the natural world, also convey a sense of being close to nature.
Cosy office furniture: the new at-home feeling Even before the pandemic, work was already increasingly freeing itself from fixed locations. Tis trend has also blurred the boundaries between design for the office and the home. While homes have become offices, offices are visibly transforming into home-like feel-good zones. Soft shapes and warm colours define the new welcoming culture in the world of work. Furniture ranges like HomeLine from OKA combine office functions with homely design. Te latest seating furniture – such as the ingLife office chair from Japanese manufacturer Kokuyo, the Alex lounge chair from BOS Barcelona or the Pottolo chair from French label Alki – also introduces a touch of cosy comfort into the office environment. With their elegant styling, these pieces are suitable for both work and home. Fun and playful designs, such as the brightly coloured octopus-shaped Medusa stools from Dileoffice or the Pony chair-and-table combination from gumpo also promise to liven up office work. Even company bosses avoid hard edges these days. Recent executive collections like Blade X from Alea feature soft, dynamic lines and welcoming wood tones.
Even before the pandemic, work was already increasingly freeing itself from fixed locations. This trend has also blurred the boundaries between design for the ofice and the home
Office design for the home
We all got used to working from home during Covid-19, with many people retaining some element of home working. Manufacturers such as Alea, Humanscale and Wiesner- Hager have developed special furniture ranges for remote workers that meet ergonomic requirements as well as the need to fit into a home environment. As an alternative to the kitchen table, height-adjustable sit-stand solutions such as the Gravit iDesk from Kesseböhmer introduce ergonomics and individuality to working from home. Te tabletop can be personalised with bespoke motifs. Models like Poppe Swifel from Bla Station or Wooom Light from Klöber are functional items of office furniture and comfortable armchairs at the same time, making them suitable for sitting for extended periods in home offices. Woom Light features a moulded non-woven seat shell made from recycled PET bottles and an integrated reading light that creates an extra-cosy ambience. Te Souly office chair from Nowy Styl, designed by Oscar Buffon, is another sustainable seating solution, the individual elements of which can be flexibly replaced.
Audible well-being: improving room acoustics Te more open and agile the office environment, the greater the need for products aimed at optimising acoustics. Tat’s why companies like Strähle are offering customers the option to preview spatial acoustics by entering their own
KOELNMESSE GMBH, THOMAS KLERX
KOELNMESSE GMBH, HANNE ENGWALD
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