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Project • By The Miller Hull PartnershipOffices

Bullitt Center

“One building off by itself has zero impact on the world’s climate, but a building that is influential and begins to change the way that architects, engineers, contractors, developers and financial institutions shape the built environment, that’s a building that was worth building.” - Denis Hayes, CEO, Bullitt FoundationBuildings account for an estimated 39% of carbon dioxide emissions, 65% of waste and 70% of electrical use in the United States. In the Pacific Northwest, a changing climate is already shifting our use of water, energy and other natural resources. To address this reality, the Bullitt Center in Seattle, WA is demonstrating what is possible today and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders to go even farther.As the first urban structure... More

Product • By TeknionSidewise

Sidewise

Sidewise™ is a compact casegoods workstation or collaborative hub suitable for one to three resident and non-resident workers in small enclaves. Sidewise comprises a worksurface and vertical storage positioned at the side of the workstation, turned 90 degrees from the worksurface and thus, requiring a minimum of space. Lounge-, desk- and counter-height worksurface configurations address a range of user needs and preferences for more dynamic workstyles.Sidewise is a unique response to workplace needs for spaces in-between open settings and the traditional meeting room or private office. Today’s shift towards more open-plan environments with increased collective work means addressing the unique needs of smaller, less formal spaces. Consequent... More

Product • By TeknionMava Wood Guest Chair

Punt - Mava Wood Guest Chair

Mava is an elegant wooden armchair with a solid oak or walnut wood frame. Its light appearance makes it the perfect guest chair by bringing a unique element of warmth to smaller spaces. Mava is inspired by the image of original wooden clothes-pegs from the early 20th century. Its legs are similarly slotted to hold the backrest, which has a wide, open form that seems to fly in the wind like a piece of laundry. More

Product • By TeknionMitis Table

Punt - Mitis Table

Mitis, from the Latin word for lightweight, is a collection of rectangular wood tables. Mitis is available with an optional glass top that offers a natural, essential and consistent expression. Mitis offers a solid appearance and exquisite detail both in the tabletop and trestle-like grooved legs. Tables are available in three heights and widths to accommodate both private offices and large meeting rooms. More

Product • By TeknionStockholm Credenza

Punt - Stockholm Credenza

Stockholm conveys a new kind of sophistication with its combination of wood and metal materials. For a lighter appearance there is a metal base. Or, Stockholm can be mounted to the wall. The credenza doors and drawers are without handles, showcasing the beauty and natural appearance of the wood grain as it flows across the storage fronts. Stockholm is finished with an elegant anodized aluminum top, which features precise styling and balanced radii. More

Product • By TeknionPhiladelphia

PHILADELPHIA

This elegantly designed traditional furniture series employs state-of-the-art manufacturing to create traditional pieces for executive offices, conference rooms and reception areas. Philadelphia is characterized by solid-wood edge detailing with solid-wood moldings on the cases and brass hardware throughout.The finest clear hardwoods are hand-selected to ensure that the best quality and consistency is achieved. Each piece is protected with a catalyzed conversion varnish to provide one of the most durable finishes in the industry. Philadelphia makes a truly impressive statement for the discerning customer. More

Product • By TeknionModena

Modena

Modena is exceptionally versatile for private offices and open settings. The five edge options on the user and guest sides create an inviting atmosphere for casual business settings.Clean detailing on the desk and storage edges allows for easy modular reconfiguration and versatility in suite planning and product reuse. A multitude of drawer pulls are available, as well as a clean horizontal pull elegantly routed into solid maple, cherry or walnut hardwood. More

Product • By TeknionKorato

Korato

Distinguished by an elegant overhang detailed edge, Korato pairs sleek European styling with functional design features that address the needs of today’s dynamic and tech-savvy executive office. Mobile desking options enhance workspace flexibility and even re-purpose options as corporate needs dictate over time.Korato offers five distinctive edge shapes, as well as a multitude of drawer-pull options. The clean aesthetic of the series integrates with Teknion seating, accessories and finish options. More

Product • By TeknionJournal

JOURNAL

Collaboration today is vital, but so is the ability to focus. Consequently, the private office remains essential for those who require periods of concentration. Although private offices are often occupied for only a fraction of the day, the focus they support is fundamental. At the same time, most people’s work varies over the course of a day and those who require privacy also collaborate and attend meetings. Consequently, the need arises for furniture that supports both individual and group needs in a private office setting.Designed by Chris Wright and Steve Tsai, Journal™ is a comprehensive wood casegoods system with a refined modern aesthetic designed to address this need. It is comprised of versatile, residential-scale components that c... More

Product • By TeknionFOUNDATIONS CASEGOODS

FOUNDATIONS CASEGOODS

Drawing upon a minimalist aesthetic, the Foundations collection pares down furniture structure and surface to its essence to reveal a striking architecture of simple horizontal and vertical planes.Foundations Casegoods includes versatile modular desks, credenzas and workwalls punctuated by niches set into the vertical plane. Evoking modern architectural facades, the design allows personal items or work tools to be stored in the niches, as well as desks and storage. Wall units can be fitted with indirect LED lighting to provide ambient illumination. More

Product • By TeknionEXPANSION WOOD

EXPANSION WOOD

Expansion® Wood offers an exceptional wood casegoods product at an affordable price. With high quality construction and a broad range of applications from executive offices to conference tables, Expansion Wood meets varying furniture requirements and budgets with ease.Aesthetic details include an array of glass doors, break front desks, tower hutches and a selection of pull, edge and finish options. Expansion Wood is designed to work in concert with Teknion’s portfolio of wood products and finishes and its fabric collection. More

Product • By TeknionHeight-Adjustable Bench

HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE BENCH

The office needs to move. The Height-Adjustable Bench provides each user individual control of their work and movement. A wide product scope allows sit/stand height adjustability to be easily integrated in bench planning environments.The Height-Adjustable Bench is based on the Livello electric sit/stand mechanisms and aesthetic.Single or linked, stations create a workspace that fully supports user sit/stand work heights, technology requirements and individual privacy.Aesthetic and physical integration with Interpret™, Leverage® and other Teknion® systems products is supported in an offering focused on systems details, common screen datums, multiple electrical packages and two ranges of electric height adjustment. More

Product • By TeknionEXPANSION CITYLINE

EXPANSION CITYLINE

Inspired by the definitive patterns of the urban landscape, Expansion Cityline is based on the concept of planning for a workplace as diverse and dynamic as a modern city. Like the public and private places where resident dwellers work and play, Expansion Cityline offers a highly active setting that allows people to move, to gather and to disperse when privacy and focus is desired. With a unique beam framework and robust accessories program, Expansion Cityline creates workstations, collaborative spaces and mixed-use areas in which people can feel comfortable and empowered as they pursue individual and collective goals.CONNECTIVITYExpansion Cityline’s unique design creates a beam infrastructure that maximizes office connectivity, serving as... More

Product • By TeknionDiet

Diet

Diet is a thin panel system that adheres to the timeless adage of “less is more.” Easy to specify and inexpensive to install, Diet is a flexible product that has sophisticated industrial design, detailing and engineering that was developed to meet the budget requirements of the price conscious customer. Designed for high-density applications, Diet's slim yet sturdy 1.3-inch panel uses floor space efficiently and effectively, maximizing real estate and reducing costs. It is the ideal product for raised floor applications and wireless environments, where space is a significant consideration.The Diet panel is finished, eliminating inventory costs for hinges, end trims and trim caps. Only one universal worksurface bracket is required to build m... More

Product • By TeknionBoulevard

Boulevard

Boulevard® is an affordable, versatile panel system that is easy to specify, install and reconfigure. Developed with highly functional individual components, Boulevard responds to growing organizations looking for a simple, yet effective, product offering at a modest budget. KEY BOULEVARD ATTRIBUTES:• Panel Capabilities – standard features offer high performance• Product Integration – combining B3 and Diet panels helps reduce costs• Value Engineered – inherent design features offer exceptional investment value• Components – complementary collection of products creates varied applications• Environmental Considerations – high use of recycled content in B3 panels promotes environmental responsibility More