UniteSE Workstation Case Studies

UniteSE Workstations feature in new Glasshouse & Dana Petroleum Case Studies

Two new case studies featuring the UniteSE Workplace Collection can now be seen on our website; Dana Petroleum in Aberdeen, and a Leading Online Retailer in the Glasshouse Building, Clerkenwell. Both case studies include the UniteSE Workstation as well as UniteSE Storage and Faveo task seating.

 

Images from both case studies can also be seen on our Facebook page.

Black is the new white at IMG Models

 

Black furniture made quite a statement at IMG Model's new office in Tottenham Court Road, standing out from the familiar white finishes of most recent office refurbishments. The installation includes Unite^SE workstations with simple frosted acrylic screens, Faveo mesh back task seating and black Unite^SE touch latch cupboards and mobile pedestals.

Imperial College Executive Training Suite

KI has delivered and installed furniture into an Executive Education Suite for Imperial College Business School within just two weeks of receiving the brief.

The Business School required a high quality furniture solution, appropriate for a seminar room predominantly used to deliver Executive Education to corporate clients. It was essential that the furniture was flexible enough to be moved around effortlessly.

Afrey Edes, Faculty Services Manager at Imperial College commented:

“I was impressed with the high standard of service and depth of advice when selecting furniture for a new seminar room and several break out rooms here at Imperial College Business School. The installation went very smoothly, everything arrived on time and the staff were friendly and helpful. The furniture is great quality, very comfortable for users and easy to fold and store, overall a big success.”

Although design is important it was also imperative that the furniture was comfortable as well as aesthetically pleasing. KI provided K5 chairs with cantilevered, sled bases and the Perry articulating stacking chair, a seating classic, designed by Charles Perry, all upholstered in leather.

The K5 chairs can be easily stacked and stored away. The arms are not fixed to the shell, and this extra movement means greater comfort. A continuous seat and back unit comes upholstered in dark leather and chrome finish. The Perrychair is stylish and elegant with a uniqueback movement. The seat, upholstered in leather, is suspended from the back by solid steel rods, which enables the user’s bodyweight to counterbalance the back flex to provide just the right degree of support and comfort when seated for long periods.

KI also provided the Kite table system, a unique patented design which can be quickly and easily configured in to a range of ideal meeting or training combinations without loss of individual space. Kite tables, with flip tops & an intelligent nesting leg design can be moved safely and easily by one person and stored efficiently in a small space.

The tables fold as one unit in a 30cm width and have unique three point contact lockable castors that feature an easy to use levelling facility. No tools are required so changing the layout is instant. Levelling is achieved by simply turning the two spindles directly above the castor.

Midcounties Co-operative Installation

KI provided a tailored storage solution for Midcounties Co-operative's new headquarters in Warwick, when they brought several satellite offices to one site. An extensive filing audit of current storage practices was carried out and KI's efficient 800 Series storage system enabled them to carry out a rigorous file reduction programme. Cicada Interiors designed a well coordinated refreshing scheme in RAL 6027 Light Green with practical graphite grey compact laminate tops to provide a light and open space for the new way of working.

The case study is now available to download from the KI Europe website, and more photos from the installation can be seen on our Facebook page

University College Dublin case study

The new case study of University College Dublin is now available to view and download from the KI Europe website. Featuring Concerto auditorium seating and Sequence lecture hall seating with Torsion seats.

Photos from the installation can also be viewed on Facebook.

Management Consultancy Installation

KI provided innovative and business efficient storage solutions for its client's new Bristol office. Following an in depth assessment of five storage manufacturers, the client selected KI as the most suitable and competitive. The client was looking to develop a standard for their offices across the UK, and sought imaginatively designed product to compliment the design of their new environment whilst providing tangible business efficiency benefits. KI's well renowned lateral storage designs were found to perfectly meet the evolving demands of flexible and unassigned workspaces whilst providing measurable information retrieval efficiency and space savings. Photos from the installation can be viewed on our Facebook page

University College Dublin

Photos from the installation at University College Dublin can now be seen on Facebook. They feature Sequence and Concerto auditorium seating located in two lecture halls. A full case study will be coming soon.

KI provides classroom furniture for Chelsea Academy

KI have provided classroom furniture for the new Chelsea Academy in Lots
Road, London, working with FF&E Consultants Alligan and furniture suppliers
Portsdown Education. This new Academy is sponsored by the London Diocesan
Board for Schools (LDBS) in association with The Royal Borough of Kensington
and Chelsea. It will provide world-class education for approximately 800
pupils in years 7 to 11 and 250 students in the sixth form.

The Academy building, designed by architectural practice Fielden Clegg
Bradley Studios, ranges between two and four floors built in linking blocks
with atrium and open spaces providing good circulation space and internal
light, which are key on this tight site. The furniture for the new building
similarly needed to be appropriate for the aspirational setting but robust
and fit for purpose and the Academy employed both the help of the students
and teachers in the selection of the classroom furniture. Read more>>>

View all the Chelsea Academy photos on Facebook

The new Intellect Wave brochure can be downloaded from the website.

Associated Architects

Photos from Associated Architects installation available to view on Facebook. Featuring 700 Series filing, 700 Series mobile storage and PivotFile rotary storage.

Click here to view the pdf case study.

HBOS Bristol installation photos

Photos from the installation at HBOS Bristol can be viewed on Facebook. Featuring 700 Series storage and Daylight seating.

Click here to view the pdf case study.

South Thames College photos

Photos from South Thames College installation, featuring Perry and Matrix chairs are now on Facebook http://on.fb.me/dUZSkp

Click here to view the pdf case study.

AEGON Case Study

KI have provided AEGON, one of the world’s largest pension and life insurance companies, with a fully integrated storage solution for their offices in Lancashire. KI has supplied storage and filing solutions to AEGON (and previously Scottish Equitable Plc) since 1999 and AEGON uses KI products in its offices throughout the UK. AEGON had previously purchased KI 700 Series storage manufactured in Canada. For the Lytham project KI 800 Series was chosen providing the benefits of a UK manufactured product ensuring shorter lead times and an even more cost effective package.

For more information contact KI on 020 7404 7441, email sales@kiuk.co.uk or visit the website.

HOK and Associated Architects Case Studies

KI have recently provided storage and filing solutions for two prestigious Architects' practices HOK in London and Associated Architects in Birmingham.

At HOK, KI provided an integrated storage solution which included their 700 Series lateral storage, bespoke plan chests for the architects' large drawings, special coat cupboards and bookcase units. KI SmartSpace mechanical assist high density mobile storage units were used in the library areas and Spacesaver Eclipse powered high density mobile storage units with high security touchpad controls were used in the Finance department. You can view the HOK case study here...

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In Associated Architects' Birmingham office KI provided a bespoke storage solution using an entire 700 Series storage wall for project work. Each staff member has a 'Hot Box' for personal items, kept in a stack of lockers. These have been well used from the outset, facilitating clear desks. KI's 700 Series open fronted shelving units were used in the library area, as well as 700 Series mobile lateral storage units. PivotFile rotary storage units were used to accommodate items cleared from the staff's desks at the end of each day, in line with the office's clear desk policy, and were ideal in allowing an efficient use of space with minimal footprint. These were supplemented by personal hot boxes, supporting a tidy environment, which are located within a bespoke storage wall allowing individual locker storage and incoming filing slots, again to avoid the desk clutter of filing trays. You can view the Associated Architects case study here...

Russell Jones & Walker Case Study

KI have provided a tailored storage solution for RJW (Russell Jones & Walker), who are a leading national firm of solicitors. The firm has grown into a respected national organisation with ten offices in the UK and have won The Lawyer Awards 'National Law Firm of the Year'. RJW have consolidated two of their London offices into a single building on Chancery Lane in the center of the legal area of the City of London.

KI provided integrated KI 800 Series metric lateral storage units, bespoke personal storage and KI 400 Series tall cupboard units. These state of the art storage systems are all modular with improved features and functions and are manufactured in the UK. The seminar and training rooms were specified with Perry armchairs around the tables. This seating classic, designed by renowned sculptor, Charles Perry, is stylish and elegant with a unique articulating back movement.

You can view the case study here...

Sandwell PCT Case Study

KI have provided a stimulating and efficient storage solution for Sandwell NHS Primary Care Trust (Sandwell PCT). The results of an audit showed that they needed to change the size of desks in order to meet their aim to provide more flexible and unassigned workstations. Sandwell PCT also wanted to change to central storage for both teams and individuals, removing individual pedestals. This required an integrated approach to storage.

KI's 800 Series was specified in a high white gloss finish with contrasting red and blue sloped tops, the interior provides an efficient and stimulating work environment. The extensive system range was utilised in many different ways.

You can view the case study here...

South Thames College Case Study

KI have provided high quality, innovative and flexible furniture for South Thames College's newly constructed building and refurbished Grade II listed building. Scott Brownrigg Interior Design specified KI's Kite Table System, Matrix stacking chair and the Perry chair designed by renowned sculptor, Charles Perry. The KI furniture was purchased within a package approved by the 'Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium' (SUPC). Kite tables were chosen for the meeting rooms allowing for greater flexibility in the use of the space. When not in use the table frame folds allowing the tops to flip down. The tables can easily be moved when folded and nest neatly together, taking up little room.

You can view the case study here...

4 New Education Case Studies

New Line Learning

"With over 60 years experience, KI understands the distinct and evolving needs of the educational environment. They design and manufacture furniture that facilitates learning and interaction between students and staff. New Line Learning is an academy whose transformational learning vision is based upon a risk/resilience model. KI have provided flexible and adaptable furniture to allow a variety of work mode settings orientated around the sizes of user groups and activities being undertaken. Furniture solutions that maximize flexibility for teachers and students are at the heart of a successful modern educational environment and help students achieve their full potential."

International House

"International House is the largest private language teaching school taking up all seven floors of their new building in Covent Garden. All classrooms are equipped with furniture from KI. Torsion on the Go! chairs with chrome bases and charcoal upholstery are used in all the classrooms. In classrooms where more formal layouts are required, Portico tables are used with chrome frames and flip-tops in a Thames Oak finish."

Kaplan

"KI have undertaken a total package installation in London at Kaplan, one of the world's leading providers of lifelong education with operations around the globe. KI completed the four phases in Kaplan's listed building on a rapid programme, under difficult working conditions. Kaplan maintained their corporate image in the London college by supplying furniture from the KI Kaplan Standards programme developed in the USA. In conjunction with the architects, KKS Strategy, KI introduced new ranges and finishes into the scheme that had a more sympathetic approach to European aesthetics and tastes."

Atlantic College

"Atlantic College (one of the United World Colleges founded by Kurt Hahn) have since 1960 occupied St Donat's Castle - a 13th century fort on the north coast of the Severn Estuary. Daylight chairs were used in conjunction with Hurry Up! flip-top tables. Daylight has a mesh seat and back and was specified in a blue grey polypropylene surround finish and chrome frames for durability. The Hurry Up! tables were specified with a matching blue grey PU edge, white laminate tops and chrome frames. The Daylight chair is one of the lightest yet strongest on the market. One person may configure the room easily and quickly."

Hertfordshire County Council Case Study

KI have provided a colourful storage solution for Hertfordshire County Council whose previous properties were spread across the county. Storage was previously a huge problem as Hertfordshire County Council required archival, long term and short term filing and were very concerned about confidentiality. KI provided highly space efficient PivotFile as a cost effective alternative for team filing needs. Brightly coloured turquoise and purple 700 Series lateral filing units have been used along the walkways to delineate the different areas, whilst bespoke KI cabinets have been installed for post points and to store brochures. Read more...

Willis Case Study

KI have provided a highly space efficient integrated filing solution for Willis, the global insurance broker at their new headquarters, 51 Lime Street, London.

Willis and Swanke Hayden Connell worked with KI and studied the filing they already had to ascertain how much storage would fit on each floor. KI installed over 1800 of its 700 Series 1067mm wide, 3 drawer cabinets enabling Willis to achieve significant increases in the density of A4 paper each department could file over standard 1000mm wide units. The cabinets deliver this added capacity for many different types of media including suspension files, binders and A4 pocket wallets. The Willis Building has an "excellent" BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) sustainability rating. Read more...

New Case Studies

Cadbury Bournville Case Study

KI have provided Storage and Meeting furniture solutions for Cadbury's heritage office in Bournville, Birmingham complementing the colours of their products and brands. Read More...

Coyle Hamilton Willis Case Study

KI have provided Coyle Hamilton Willis, Ireland's leading insurance and re-insurance broker, pensions, actuarial and risk management consultancy, with a fully integrated, high density storage solution. Read More...

O2 Case Study

KI has provided space efficient storage and filing solutions to meet the needs of O2 at their new headquarters in Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin. O2 commissioned RKD Architects to design and implement the fit-out of their new Dublin Headquarters, comprising 10,500 sq m of commercial office space. The building overlooks the River Liffey and includes a six storey high, glazed atrium and external courtyard for O2's exclusive use. Read More...