This installation was for our local Sheriff's office.
This furniture job consists of HON (Desk and Seating): Conference Seating (PillowSoft Series), Conference Table (Preside Series), Task Chairs (Ignition Series), Filing (HON), Panel System (AIS-Divi), Training Tables (Huddle Series), Hospitality (HON - Occasional Table / Olson Stack Chairs), HON Casegoods (10700 series -no pictures)
We have been a consistent office furniture solution for the University of Louisiana in Lafayette La. for many years now. Recently we did an install at the University of Louisiana for a training type scenario.
Furniture Installed: HON (Huddle Series - Tables) and HON (5901 Task Seating)
These tables are installed with power and data access to accommodate students technology needs when in session.
Forum Technologies has build a large new facility, and of course, they needed furniture... so we provided the complete turn-key solution. The interesting thing about this particular install, is each department had specific needs. Some departments required seclusion and privacy. In this case, we went with high acoustical panels that minimized noise. Other departments need more of a team application. For these cases we put lower panels and left the layout more open which is more conducive to an interactive environment. One particular manager, preferred his work surface and chair to be stool height when all others around him are the standard height. (see picture in slide show). Within another panel system for a different department you will notice a conference area configured into its layout. In addition, each department has a centralized printer. (You will notice the printer table in the some isle ways.) Also, we incorporated a storage cabinet underneath to accommodate any printing supplies needed.
These are typical scenario's we encounter among our customers. Whether it is 100 cubicles like Forum or 1 cubicle, we listen to whatever the needs may be and do our best to make it happen. If we feel certain things are not possible for the designated area in which the furniture will be placed (hazards, size of space, obstructions, etc) , we will offer several potential solutions that may provide the end result the customer needs.
From Concept to Completion.... We are the Complete Office Solution
Furniture Included in this installation:
Panel System (Allsteel - Optimize), Casegoods (Desks) (HON 10500 Series), Executive Task Chairs and Conference Chair (Paoli - Svelt) , Guest Chairs (HON - Cambia), Hospitality Tables and Small Conference Tables (HON-Huddle), Large Conference Table (HON -Preside), Work Station Task Seating (Balck Mesh) (Allsteel- Relate),Lounge - (HON Perpetual)
The furniture we installed include a complete Panel System (Brand: Allsteel | Series: DNA ) consisting of 71 cubicles, Breakroom Tables (HON: Preside) and Chairs (HON: SmartLink), Training Tables (HON:Huddle) and Chairs (HON: Perpetual Nesting Chairs), Office Casegoods (Cherryman). We would classify project as a large furniture job at a mid range price.
The overall process took 5 months. During those 5 months we measured, developed and revised plans. We met with the architect to verify design would mesh with their plan and troubleshoot any foreseen issues. We also met with the electricians to discuss plans for running power and data to panel system. Meanwhile, we are continuously receiving and storing the furniture and formulating a plan of scheduled installations that coincided with the different phases of Goodwill’s renovation. We worked closely with the contractor and after each phase was complete we immediately installed the furniture for that phase. The project was completed in November of 2013.
In the early stage of construction of a new building we can typically meet with contractor and architect to make recommendations for changes that will ultimately create a “clean” installation such as run data and power from designated spot in the wall through panels rather than dropping down power poles. Because we installed this in phases, when entering the second phase Goodwill expressed that they would prefer no power poles extending up from the panels to the ceiling… so in the next phase we met with the electrician and no power poles were used. It is created a much cleaner installation. Renovations are harder to make changes than at the early stages of new construction, but in some cases these types of solutions can be accommodated.
We had to work around some obstacles such as altering our design to accommodate several support poles in the middle of the panel system area that had to fit into the work space.
Another obstacle was the carpet which the designer chose. It was in two foot squares. We had to maintain 4 foot and 6 foot aisle ways, causing us to adapt the panel system layout to fall exactly where it need to be. We included spacers into the design that would line up with the aisle edges, creating a beautiful line that complemented the decor.
Sterling GMC underwent a renovation to their showroom. They were not only looking for a modern design, but also furniture that met the mandatory specifications GMC has placed on the dealership. The owner is a long standing customer who's relationship was established years ago as an office supply customer. He arranged a meeting with us and the architect. The architect provided the initial CAD drawings and we discussed what their furniture needs were. After that meeting, we took all the information we had and came up with the revised CAD layout, 2D, and 3D options.
At this part of the process, experience is important. Because we have seen product in the field and the environments in which they function, we know the construction and durability of the furniture, we know what the logical solutions are that only come with years of experience. Through this we can make valuable suggestions that can save customers not only money, but also "headache" in the long run.
This project is classified as medium in size and took approximately 6 months from concept to completion. The time of a project can vary on the different variables, but we always aim to accommodate the time frame our customer sets. Depending on the complexity of a project, the project time can range between 2 weeks - 1 year.
The final solution we offered consisted of freestanding panel systems (Allsteel -Cadence), task seating (Hon Ignition), Lounge Seating (GLOBAL- ORION), Breakroom Tables ( HON HOSPITALITY) and Chair (HON STACK), and conference room table (HON PRESIDE) and chairs (HON IGNITION).
Once the architect establishes a timeline for building completion we can order the furniture and receive it in time for the install date. If we need to store it short term, we have facilities to accommodate these circumstances and at zero cost to our customer. In this case, because this is a showroom, we had a small installation window. We arrived on site at 4am and completed the project at 10am.
Before we order the product our furniture experts go on site to measure all area's to verify the dimensions are accurate. Many times the dimensions vary slightly because when the contractor is putting up walls, support poles, doors he may need to make adjustments for structural reasons. Consequently, this will alter the room size by inches and sometimes more. When it comes to furniture installation ever inch counts! We quickly adapt to these changes and apply alterations to our plan to accommodate these modifications. We work quickly so our Order / Installation timeline is not effected.
Overall the project and installation went smoothly and our customer was happy. What more can you ask for? :-)
From Concept to Completion, We are your Complete Office Solution.
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