August Newsletter: New Summer Product Releases and Inclusive Design Strategies
Welcome to our monthly edition of The Collective's industry newsletter!
We’re excited to share some of our most recent high-profile installations in this month’s newsletter. At MiQ’s Toronto office, we transformed their workspace with furniture solutions designed to foster collaboration and creativity. Meanwhile, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood California we provided a wide selection of furniture pieces that enhance the venue’s functionality and guest experience.
Some standout products this summer season - fresh from Chicago Design Days - include Teknion’s Tek Vue curved walls, Cosi laptop table, and Aarea seating collection. These innovative solutions bring style and functionality to any space, showcasing our commitment to sustainable design.
Read on to meet our team, product and project inspiration, industry research, and more!
What We're Specifying
Products that have caught our eye this month.
Teknion Aarea Chair: Reducing the Furniture Carbon Footprint
Teknion in collaboration with Pearson Lloyd presents Aarea, a family of chairs composed of five parts including a tubular steel frame, a 3D textile knit, an upholstered seat cushion, recycled plastic arm pads, and a recycled aluminum star base. This approach allows the chair to be serviced when needed and supports repairing the product rather than throwing it entirely away. However, at the end of its lifecycle, all of the components can be recycled, effectively reducing the product’s carbon output.
MiQ Digital: New Toronto Flexible, Activity-Based Workplace
MiQ, a growing company with successful launches across North America, the UK, Southeast Asia, and the Asia Pacific, sought a workspace that reflects their achievements. The Collective worked alongside Streamline Resource Group to design and furnish MiQ’s new 11,047 square feet downtown Toronto office. The space features vibrant yellows, reds, pinks, purples, and fuchsias, reflecting MiQ’s energetic branding and fun culture.
The latest and greatest we're reading in the industry.
Employee Highlight: Tanya Clark
Meet Tanya! Tanya has been with The Collective’s Architectural Products Division for the past 7 years. As Operations Manager, Tanya plays a crucial role in guiding projects from the initial quoting phase through to closeout, ensuring smooth execution and successful outcomes.
In partnership with Pearson Lloyd, Teknion presents the Cosi Laptop Table. Luke Pearson, Co-Founder and Director of Pearson Lloyd highlights that with its "discrete sliding levers and a rear phone bar for device accessibility and charging, Cosi exemplifies responsive, functional design." Cosi's thoughtfully designed height and tilt adjustability also helps to support employee posture and overall comfort, making it a perfect fit for the modern workspace.
Six Strategies for Designing a More Inclusive Workplace
Today's workforce is becoming increasingly more diverse, with a wide range of genders, races, generations, and disabilities represented. To foster a more inclusive workplace where employees feel safe and supported, consider these six solutions:
The Collective and Metro Contract Group were proud to celebrate the completion of the Intuit Dome, home of the Los Angeles Clippers! Lauded as "the future of sports stadiums" by the press, this project was incredibly complex, requiring the procurement and coordination of thousands of furniture pieces and multiple trades.
Congrats to everyone on completing this milestone project!
The latest from the Architectural Products Division (APD)
Teknion AI's Latest Innovation: Tek Vue Curved Glass Wall
Whether partitioning space or creating acoustical privacy, Tek Vue’s single-center glazing and thin-profile frames are a stylish way to enhance any workspace. Perfect for conference rooms, private offices, and collaborative spaces, these walls seamlessly integrate with conventional construction and other Teknion wall programs, making it easy to adapt your workspace as your needs evolve.
Our California offices gathered together for some fun in the sun! In the spirit of the Paris Summer Olympics, our offices competed in various games from hula hooping, cornhole, cup stacking, and more. We hope everyone has a wonderful rest of their summer!
