workspace solutions

AS IDEAS DEVELOP

As any designers thoughts develop in the conceptualising of a new project, ideas not previously considered at times begin to evolve. Two features that were not part of the original concept in the new WORKSPACE benching range have become apparent.

The first thought was that although the leg detail is initially important in capturing the interest of a prospective client, the tops should float rather than be grounded by the support structure.The leg detail only becoming important when used for individual desks, meeting tables or boardroom structures.

The second feature that came to light was that the structure itself should be the carrier for all IT technology. The frame stripped of storage elements and work surfaces should not only be able to facilitate the wiring but physically carry and support all necessary equipment, this being

Vertical cable management

Horizontal cable management

Power and data connection points

Monitor arms

CPU carriers

LED Lighting

If I am able to successfully achieve the encapsulating of all these elements within the support structure then, besides having the nucleus of a new range of products to keep the factory busy, I may also assist in making the IT guys work not only easier but more efficient. An additional element would be easier access to the secondary plug and data points with the use of tops that slide, complement the design concept.

 With this extension to the WORKSPACE offering we will be working in association with allied companies who are experts in their given field.

CABLE MANAGEMENT – Stainless steel mesh is the medium I have used in previous development. It is a quality product that with innovation can be sculptured into aesthetically pleasing and functional components. With the vertical management the open mesh exposes the cables, we know they are there so why not accept the situation rather than try and hide them. The horizontal mesh cable tray further allows for the free flow of ventilation, my personal opinion is that flat steel trays assist in the transmission of heat rather than the dissipation of the heat. The use of stainless steel mesh in the design of CPU holders keeps everything within the same family stamp.

POWER AND DATA CONNECTION – In conjunction with Design 4 the power packs are situated on primary and secondary levels, daily usage access packs are situated on an angled bracket situated above the work surface, as can be seen in the attached photograph, which gives it a more ergonomically position, secondary usage packs lay inside the recessed cable tray. A full wiring service can be provided by Design 4 should it be required.

MONITOR ARMS – Previously these have been fitted to the work surface but being involved in call centres where a single screen operation is the norm I decided to investigate the possibility of a dual shared arm serviced facing operators. In association with CMS Industries we are importing a UK product that has been modified to our specification.

LED LIGHTS – This product I am very excited about, with the ability to fit a light onto the Monitor arm head it caters for my idea that all electrical and data components are part of the structure. This proposal also begins to address the question of power saving  with a product that is beautiful.

The photographs show the initial developments with the sliding top both open and in the closed department.