WEST ELM WORKSPACE WITH INSCAPE DEBUTS
50+ INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AT NEOCON 2016
West Elm Workspace with Inscape debuts its second assortment of designs
at NeoCon this month. Combining West Elm’s residential style with
contract performance, each piece is designed for today’s diverse work
profile, creating a comfortable, inviting atmosphere with the workers’
wellness in mind. The 55 new products build upon Workspace’s existing
collections, supported by research conducted by Plastarc, a respected
social research and design consultancy firm.
“The 2015 launch of Workspace began with a core collection that
redefined how individuals and organizations approach work,” says Jim
Brett, West Elm President. “This year’s design debut integrates more
choice and flexibility to emphasize the importance of humanizing the
work environment, and better addresses the dynamic needs of modern
businesses – beyond just the furniture.”
According to West Elm’s partner, Jim Stelter, the CEO of Inscape: “The
ability to slide between work styles is key in supporting the diverse
workplaces of today. Workplace products deliver the systems and
solutions that allow for personalization and individual choice and
satisfy different personalities and work styles.”
“Choice” is a hallmark of Workspace’s new assortment. The range of
configurable solutions offers the ability to shift seamlessly from
individual tasks to collaborative work:
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Modular seating options allow users to configure the product in
ways that support several people sitting together to brainstorm in a
casual setting or spaces for individual concentration.
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Screen division systems flex to facilitate team-based
discussions or carve out smaller, secluded areas of personal retreat.
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Height-adjustable benching systems, available in all the
collections except Midcentury, allow users to personalize their
workstation while maintaining a cohesive office design.
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Integrated power modules on coffee and occasional tables offer
convenience and mobility.
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Office accessories and artful accents allow for
personalization, warmth and wellness.
Harmonious with Workspace’s mission to humanize work environments are
its collaborations with trusted industry partners, including:
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Designtex which will introduce six new fabrics with reliable
contract performance and designed to bring a stronger residential feel
to the workplace. The fabrics have a tactile appeal and effortlessly
combine aesthetics and durability. The new assortment includes
patterns and looks from a chevron motif to stripes and basket weaves.
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Interface, the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial
carpet tile, will introduce six new carpet tile products – ranging
from linear and geometric to textured. Each pattern is offered with
three to six color options and made with 100 percent recycled content
nylon from reclaimed fishing nets, harvested in part from the
company’s Net-Works program. All Interface U.S. made products are
produced with 96 percent renewable energy.
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Sonos, the leader of smart sound systems for the home, will
offer musical soundscapes on its high fidelity speakers to encourage
creativity and productivity in different office environments.
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F.I.R.E., Fully Integrated Resource for Enterprise Management,
launched by Inscape in 2015, will continue to help designers and
clients visualize project design solutions through the visual
application’s industry-leading technology that creates a single
customer-centric solution unlike any other available.
West Elm Workspace with Inscape will be debuting these new design
solutions at NeoCon 2016, Chicago Merchandise Mart, showroom #1191.
For more information please visit www.westelmworkspace.com
About West Elm
West Elm helps customers express their personal style at home.
Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, the brand opened its first store in 2003
in DUMBO, the neighborhood it still proudly calls home. Everything West
Elm does is designed to make an impact, from its commitment to Fair
Trade Certified, local and handcrafted products to its community-driven
in-store events and collaborations. Mixing clean lines, natural
materials and handcrafted collections from the US and around the world,
West Elm creates unique, affordable designs for modern living. The brand
operates 87 retail stores in the United States, Australia, Canada and
the UK, ships internationally to customers around the world and operates
stores in Mexico, the Middle East and Philippines through unaffiliated
franchisees. West
Elm is part of an active community on Facebook, Instagram,
Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube,
and is a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands.
About Inscape
Inscape, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of office furniture,
has been initiating change in workspace design for the past 125 years.
With an emphasis on quality, innovation, technical design and
unparalleled delivery and service, Inscape has been consistently awarded
for its design, including 4 Gold and 1 Silver Best of NeoCon Awards at
NeoCon 2014, North America's largest design exposition and conference
for commercial interiors. Inscape collaborates with leading European
partners and manufactures their designs in North American facilities.
Their systems, storage, seating and wall solutions delight users, foster
agility and empower technology in the workplace. Flexible and designed
for sustainability, Inscape products enable easy customization and
readily adapt to keep pace with changing needs in the workplace. For
more information visit inscapesolutions.com
