October Newsletter: Studio TK Collaborations, Teknion Architectural Interiors Updates and More! 🎃🕸️
Welcome to our spooktacular edition of The Collective's industry newsletter!
This month, we’re spotlighting Studio TK's partnership with Artifort, based in Schijindel, The Netherlands. Together, they've brewed up some frighteningly great designs with both the Shark and Braso Lounge chairs.
We’ll also showcase Centennial College's A-Building, Canada's first mass timber, net-zero, WELL certified, and LEED Gold academic facility. Congratulations to our team for this remarkable achievement!
Finally, don't miss our updates from Teknion Architectural Interiors, including a rebranding across social media platforms.
Read on to meet our team, discover product and project inspiration, and explore industry research — if you dare!
What We're Specifying
Products that have caught our eye this month.
Introducing Shark: The Perfect Blend of Comfort and Style for Any Space
We're excited to see that Studio TK and Artifort have teamed up to develop Shark! Featuring a wrap-around back and fully upholstered seat, back and arms, Shark is suited for both relaxed dining settings and informal meeting spaces. The base can be customized in various configurations, including steel four-leg or sled style, and can be finished in a variety of metal options.
Transforming Education: The Collective and DIALOG Unveil Canada’s First Mass Timber Academic Facility at Centennial College
The Collective collaborated with DIALOG to design and furnish Centennial College’s A-Building, a 150,000 square foot office spanning six floors. This building is Canada’s first mass timber, net-zero, WELL certified, and LEED Gold academic facility, inspired by Indigenous principles and the Mi’kmaq concept of two-eyed seeing. Completed in August 2023, the project was installed in four months and features many of Teknion’s products for active learning classrooms, lecture halls, student lounges, faculty offices, and meeting rooms.
The latest and greatest we're reading in the industry.
Studio TK - Jotta Office Chair
Inspired by elements found in nature, the Jotta office chair is a versatile furnishing solution that blends both beauty and functionality. Its thin yet sturdy silhouette supports various seating positions, from fixed to fully mobile to accommodate to the needs of the modern-day employee.
Meet Mackenzie! Mackenzie has worked at The Collective Toronto for 11 years. His experience, product knowledge and mentorship are greatly valued by his team, and he is an irreplaceable asset to any project he works on. His favorite part of the process is always working through the client’s needs and helping curate their furniture.
Cross-Generational Workplace Values & Design Trends Across High-Performing Workplaces
Gensler surveyed 16,000 office workers in the U.K. to gather insights into ideal office environments and workplace priorities across generations. The article also highlights the spaces that high-performing workplaces offer their employees compared to their lower-performing counterparts.
Move over, Shark! Designed by Khodi Feiz, the Braso Lounge Chair is yet another stunning example of the collaboration between Studio TK and Artiford. The Braso features angled armrests that follow the human form and is available in both high-and low-back configurations to maximize user comfort.
The latest from the Architectural Products Division (APD)
Teknion Launches Telescope
Telescope is Teknion Architectural Interiors' latest innovation designed to meet the demands of modern workplaces. With its user-friendly functionality, it effortlessly adapts to hybrid workspaces, training rooms, and much more. Telescope's simplistic approach to partitioning spaces makes it a cost-effective solution that supports both collaboration and individual focus.
Follow the New Teknion Architectural Interiors Account
Exciting news! @tek_arc is the new home for Teknion Architectural Interiors, bringing you the latest updates in modular wall systems and micro-architecture.
