July Newsletter: Design Days 2024 Furniture + Architectural Interiors Recap
This year at Neocon and Design Days, the largest commercial furniture tradeshows in the world, we saw interior design take a more intentional approach, catering to the needs of the user with versatility, flexibility, and comfort. Read the top four trends and takeaways our design team compiled from the tradeshow here.
Additionally, our Architectural Products Division team visited Teknion in Chicago where Teknion Architectural Interiors showcased some impressive innovations including a walk-through of a design lab that included comparison of different beam framework, finishes, and product lines. Read about highlights from Teknion Architectural product lines here.
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.
OFS - Ally Private Office
Designed by Brian Graham, meet Ally, a private office solution designed to build trust and reimagine the role of leadership in the workplace. OFS Ally took home the Best of NeoCon "Business Impact" award and Best of NeoCon (Silver) "Furniture: Case Goods/ Desks" award.
Conestoga College: The Modern Learning Environment in a Historic Building in Kitchener Downtown Campus
The Collective worked alongside DFY Studio to furnish Conestoga College’s interiors in the first new Mass Timber building in the Waterloo Region at 1 Young Street. Phase 1, encompassing the lobby and second floor, opened to students in January 2024, following the commencement of work in the previous October. Every floor showcases exposed wood ceilings, columns, and beams. The result had blue hue color accents and natural finishes complemented by biophilic elements throughout the floors.
The latest and greatest we're reading in the industry.
Employee Highlight: Katelan Dunckel
Meet Katelan, our July employee spotlight! Katelan is an Account Manager at The Collective San Francisco. Although she started working with us just last year, she has quickly grown into the role, now helping manage and win key accounts in the Bay Area!
In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, the nature of focus work has evolved significantly. Smaller workstations that offer solitude and privacy remain relevant to good work and healthy habits.
Immerse yourself in Teknion's Focus Work virtual walkthrough of designated areas for Teknion WithIn, open collaboration areas, workstations, meeting rooms, and cafe areas
Teknion Debuts [In]Studio, a Hub of Inspiration, Collaboration, and Investigation in San Francisco
“InStudio analyzes both current and emerging data to understand how people shape and engage with the built environment,” says Tracy Wymer, Vice President of Insight and Inspiration at Teknion and leader of the San Francisco [In]Studio. “Our goal is to transform this information into actionable insights for our clients while ensuring a swift and timely response, without compromising on contextually relevant accuracy. ”
As the world changes, it creates ever-evolving opportunities to shape the future and elevate human experience through design. As Vaki Mawema (Co-Manager Director at Gensler Baltimore) approach these opportunities through his professional practice, he adopted a mindset that I call the “Five I’s.”
The latest trends and resources for commercial real estates.
Furniture Trends from Neocon and Design Days
Over the past few years, interior design trends have felt reactionary. Remember when casters were put on everything, and ‘resimercial’ was merely a buzzword? This year at NeoCon and Design Days Chicago, the largest commercial furniture tradeshows in the world, we saw interior design take a more intentional approach, catering to the actual needs of the user.
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