"Office Furniture Innovation"

  • Little Rock: Where High Fashion Meets Office Furniture
    Posted: 09.15.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Kimball Office and its dealer, Today’s Office Inc., in Little Rock, Arkansas, participated in the ASID “Wine & Design” event.  This exciting, fashion-forward event benefited the Our House of Little Rock charity, which equips homeless men, women, and children with the tools and resources to be successful on their own.

    The event’s highlight was a runway show, called Project Runway, with professional models donning outfits and accessories made from materials created by design firms, dealers, and manufacturers.

    “The Kimball Office/Today’s Office team had a great time developing our design, executing, and living the life of the runway models!!  What a blast!  Our booth display featured Villa lounge seating and received great feedback for both comfort and style,” says Mick Ann Koratsky, Market Sales Manager, Kimball Office.

    Eight teams participated in this first ever runway event in Little Rock.  The design team from Today’s Office included Amy Bingman, Melissa Dixon and Paige Parish.

    “Each team was assigned a color (ours was Silver Cloud) and a hard material and soft material sponsor to partner with,” says Mick Ann. “Since I was partnering with my local dealer, Kimball Office was the soft manufacturer. You could see the addition of floor tile and cove base to many of the outfits as the hard material.

    Kimball fabrics used were: Woodland 10701 Granite; Crossroads 10305 Silvatica; and Flicker 11132 Magenta.

    For additional images from the event, visit our Flickr page.

  • Three Cheers for Priority on 3rings
    Posted: 09.15.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Kimball Office’s Priority line of desks, storage, benching, and collaboration solutions got the star treatment on 3rings, a product blog for architecture and design. 

    “Whether you’re creating a home office or an enormous space in need of some design TLC, Kimball Office comes to the rescue with their Priority Collection of modular, adaptable office furnishings.”

     

  • A Vision of the Future
    Posted: 08.18.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Have you seen the July/August issue of Interiors & Sources?  The article, “A Vision of the Future” describes the new Kimball Office Vision Collection of surface materials.  This behind-the-scenes look at the revamping process includes extensive quotes from Kimball Office’s Georgy Olivieri, Director of Architecture, Design, and Sustainability Strategies. 

    Eileen Jones, Design Principal at Perkins + Will is also quoted about her involvement with the project.  Eileen Jones and Eva Maddox, along with the Kimball Office design team successfully collaborated to bring exciting, fresh, new, sustainable surface material options to Kimball Office. 

    Stay tuned for new wood introductions in the Fall of 2011. 

  • 100% of Kimball Office Manufactured Products are level 2 or 3 Certified
    Posted: 05.16.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Have you heard our news!??! Now, 100% of our Kimball Office manufactured products are ANSI/BIFMA level 2 or 3 Certified! If you’re looking for eco-friendly products, Kimball Office is your answer! From casegoods to systems, and tables to seating, Kimball Office has you covered.

    “By offering level 3 furniture in all major product categories, more than any other manufacturer, we are able to provide the market with solutions that meet growing demand for green standards. Our team has worked extremely hard to ensure we meet and exceed BIFMA’s standards for product development, manufacturing, and corporate responsibility.” Georgy Olivieri, Director of Architecture, Design, and Sustainable Strategies, LEED AP.

    The BIFMA level certification program evaluates the environmental aspects of product manufacturing throughout the supply chain. Many layers of the process are reviewed, including general areas of materials and energy usage. The effects on human and ecosystem health are examined as well as overall corporate social responsibility. There are three levels of conformance, with each requiring specific prerequisites and optional credits. Level 3 is the highest level of certification.

    For specifics on the products and levels, visit our Fact Sheet.  Kimball Office products can also be found on www.ecoScorecard.com for a quick and simple way to research sustainable products and download documentation for green building programs such as LEED.

  • LA Showroom Hosts SIYA Event
    Posted: 04.05.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    The Los Angeles Kimball Office showroom hosted the SIYA Showcase for Creatives event.  The transformed showroom was a display arena for innovative, cutting edge, beautiful artwork.  Over 520 guests came to the SIYA event and joined artists who were displaying and selling their creative outputs. 

    SIYA Event

    Photo courtesy of Aroos Photography

    In a magical evening full of excitement, shopping, and mingling, designers were displaying their creations while guests viewed and purchased.  The Southern California A& D community embraced the artists and enjoyed sharing the evening with creative-minded new (and old) friends. 

    A big thank you to everyone who shared their creations, and also, to those who came and viewed them.  This enjoyable evening was a great way to see the creations that our fellow designers have a true passion for. 

    For additional pictures of the SIYA event, visit our Flickr page.

    Congratulations to Yutaka Akita, Gustavo Alvarado, Lawrence Armstrong, Adelina Arutunian, Monique Birault, Jessica Campion, Lacey Causseaux, Teresa Cheung, Nakia Edmundson, Rebecca Essenpreis, Stephanie Fox, Ellen Kashan representing Frank Frezzo, Samantha Gotta, Sylvia Greer, Elizabeth Grube, Anastacia Kayne, Benjamin Kelley, Valerie Jean Kiernicki, Carmel McFayden, Kruti Majmudar, Nancy Manning, David Shilian, Marike Smith, Melissa Steach, Piedra Stone, Ruby Thorp, Shirley Tien, Brian Wetsch, Karen Whitfield, and Kenton Zlab for an amazing event!

  • Kimball Office Refreshes Fabric Portfolio
    Posted: 01.31.11
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Surface Materials

    Need a fabric refresh?  Want to update your space with some ultra new fabrics?  Now’s the perfect time!  The Kimball Office textile portfolio has expanded!!  With the help of world-renowned Perkins+Will Design Principals, Eva Maddox and Eileen Jones, the new possibilities are nearly endless.    

    This collaboration provides a unique collection of sustainable designer fabric options.  With attention to the design trends of today and tomorrow, you can now find eye-popping patterns and timeless classic colors.  We have selected environmentally friendly and high-quality textiles from the top industry mills. 

    The new Vision Collection fabrics coordinate and complement Kimball Office’s wide range of wood finishes, paint, and laminate colors. Edgier designs along with timeless styles and colors complete the Kimball Office offering.  Choose from various pattern sizes, solid textures, stripes, leather, faux leather, and innovative materials such as tape yarn and bamboo add to the longevity of this new collection. 

    What are you waiting for!?  Start out 2011 with a new look for your space.

  • Kimball Office Co-sponsors “With Courage” Art Exhibit
    Posted: 12.28.10
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Recently, Kimball Office’s Market Sales Manager, Marike Smith, was invited to help curate “With Courage”, an art exhibit by Benjamin Brice Kelly.  The event was housed at the Lofts of Cherokee Studios in West Hollywood.  This event was received by architects, designers, and the commercial real estate community of Southern California. 

    Cherokee Studios was one of the most significant Hollywood recording studios with over 300 Platinum and Gold albums recorded by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, and Elvis.

    Co-sponsors for the art opening, Steach Studios, Nakia, and real estate brokers Deasy Penner & Partners, were excited to use Kimball Office | Interstuhl Fit chairs throughout the gallery space to “set the stage” for the artist’s work and provide comfortable viewing areas and flow to the space.

    With Courage

    Along with Marike, the project team also included members from local A&D firms Wolcott Architecture and Interiors, and Shlemmer Algaze & Associates. The live/work studios have been redesigned by architectural firm Pugh + Scarpa and LA’s leading green developer, REthink Development to meet LEED® Platinum green building standards and is a candidate for certification.

    For additional pictures from the art exhibit, visit our Flickr page.

  • NEOTiNi Event at Select Dealer, BOLD Office Solutions
    Posted: 10.19.10
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Recently, guests gathered at Kimball Office Select Dealer, BOLD Office Solutions in Omaha, NE to meet some of the industry’s leaders and share cutting-edge products.  The BOLD Office Solutions Showroom had appetizers and cocktails and guests shared innovative ideas in building and design resources and materials. 
    Donations were collected for Foodbank of the Heartland’s Backpack Program

    Donations were collected for Foodbank of the Heartland’s Backpack Program

    Proceeds from the event were donated to Foodbank for the Heartland’s Backpack Program.  Kimball Office and BOLD Office Solutions matched dollar for dollar of the first $1000 in donations.  Sponsor gifts were also awarded through the evening, including a Fit chair from Kimball Office. 

    A special chocolate NEOTiNi cocktail was enjoyed by all.  NEOTiNi—Where Midwest office furniture solutions and the office design world come together with new thinking, new resources, and new products. 

    For additional images from the event, visit our Flickr site.

  • LA NeoLounge Features Kimball Office Furniture
    Posted: 08.23.10
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    With over 120 of the top architects and designers from the area, the LA NeoLounge event was a success!  Co-hosted by Kimball Office, United Interiors, Knoll Textiles, Bentley Prince Street, and CORT Business Services, this event highlighted Fit, Villa, Silver, and Fluent. 

    The NeoLounge Committee

    The NeoLounge Committee

    A swanky little niche dubbed the “NeoLounge Synergy Room” also featured Bentley Prince Street carpet tiles, swags of Knoll Textiles, a mid-century inspired martini table from CORT, and our Silver seating   

    LA’s Smog Shoppe, was a tranquil sanctuary full of sustainable history.  This 100% solar powered location is one of the most sustainability-minded urban indoor/outdoor spaces in Los Angeles.  This entertainment venue is a LEED Platinum candidate.  

    Overall, the show stoppers included the Fluent private office display with Silver seating and Makassar wood, as well as the two colorful Fit huddle spaces.   

    Fit Huddle spaces

    Fit Huddle Spaces

    We were glad to partner with participants as well as guests who value the environment as much as we do.  Congrats to the Smog Shoppe for going the extra mile to create an outstanding entertainment venue that is amazingly eco-friendly.   

    For additional pictures of the event, see our Flicker page.

  • Can You Hit the Fit??
    Posted: 08.10.10
    By Kimball Office Social Media Team

    Kimball Office Dallas celebrated the annual IFMA DFW Golf Tournament with Select Dealer partner and event sponsor, Corporate Source.  Kimball Office sponsored the 11th hole and featured a Fit lounge chair.  Golfers were encouraged to Hit the Fit…and win a chair of their own. 

    Hit the Fit

    The Fit chair was positioned at 198 yards…and the hole was only 173 yards, so golfers had to make up their mind on the drive if they were aiming for the hole or to Hit the Fit!    

    For more pictures from this event, check out our Flickr page.

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