Following are some recent installations by our furniture and design team. We’re a collaborative and problem solving bunch – who enjoy a challenge. We love to create spaces where people feel able to work, socialize and be productive. See below, and give us a call next time you’re got a project which needs some thoughtful eyes. We are proud of the work we do, and our customers are equally excited at their new spaces.
Case Studies #1
All Saints Catholic Secondary School – Working with a really large space, the mandate demanded we create different environments within. With a learning commons, it’s important to cater to all types of people and work – introverts and extroverts, private and group study. Person A might like studying in private (enter the Steelcase Brody) and person B might learn best by working with their classmates (enter Steelcase Verb tables).
Another important factor for the librarians at All Saints was mobility – the ability to quickly transform the space from one setting to another, affording a wide range of uses – teaching classes, larger presentations, small group work and individual study. Everything from the chairs, to the tables and even the library stacks are on casters. The arrangements are endless! It’s awesome to see the space being used to its full potential. We offered products that support group, individual, social and teaching scenarios.
Products in the photo:
Steelcase Node Chairs
Steelcase Move Chairs
Steelcase Jenny Chairs
Steelcase Buoy chairs
Steelcase Ology height adjustable tables
Campfire Glass Table (like a whiteboard – top available in paper, too)
Custom mobile book shelves
Case Study #2
Durham Catholic School Board IT Department – The challenge was to integrate a traditional office with more practical spaces for the specific work being performed, including a social space, which was lacking. The department often had visitors – people who would drop in, but had nowhere to work – rather like a co-work space, therefore this space would not only act as a touchdown area for those workers, but as a casual meeting space. The table pictured is called the Campfire Big Table – the design was inspired by residential tables that draw people together. It is 40”H meaning people can both sit and stand at the table, making it a great area to collaborate.
Products in the photo:
Campfire Big Lounge
Campfire Glass Table
Steelcase Buoy
Turnstone Scoop Stools
Campfire Big Table
Case Study #3
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School – This project shared some similar traits to the All Saints learning commons (see above) which was to create different learning environments within one large space – collaboration, teaching areas, private study space. The Brant design team, working with the architect, had a vision with this project and played a large role in choosing the product and colours. Mobility of the furniture was not as important in this case, but some of the tables and chairs are equipped with casters for easy reconfigurations. The soft seating you see is Coalesse Circa – it is available in many configurations and is great for both individual work and casual collaboration.
Products in this photo:
Coalesse Circa
Custom mobile shelving
Steelcase Move Chairs
Custom shelving and lit signage on the far wall
