The Art of Design Issue 34 2018 | Page 96

KI LAUNCHES NEW TAKE5 LOUNGE SEATING COLLECTION

KI ’ s new Take5 lounge seating collection is inspired by mid-century styling and designed for today ’ s workspaces . The collection ’ s single , two- and three-seater sofas with low or high backs are complemented by ottomans , coffee tables and side tables .
Take5 ’ s pillowed shapes and curved armrests are evocative of a teddy bear , instantly inviting the user to feel comfortable and relaxed . The space beneath the armrests also acts as legroom , allowing the user to pivot to the side . The flat top of the armrests double as both a secondary seating surface and a worktop for notebooks or laptops . Each sofa can be fitted with power and USB modules . Matching or contrasting upholstered high backs can be added to reduce distractions , increase a sense of privacy and for noise reduction .
Featuring a platform base and angled feet made from solid beech , the collection complements KI ’ s EC4 range of workstations , tables and storage plinths . Together , these elegant products help create a more domestic atmosphere in the corporate workspace .
Coinciding with the launch of Take5 , KI have teamed up with leading textiles designer , Natasha Marshall , as well as Bute Fabrics , to create exclusive print fabrics to further enhance the collection ’ s domestic appeal . Two new designs , ‘ Vista ’ and ‘ Pompom ’ have been produced in exclusive colourways especially for Take5 . Custom colours can also be produced to match a specific project .
Designed by Jonathan Hindle FCSD , Take5 is made in the UK and comes with a 5 year warranty . Jonathan Hindle comments : “ Workplaces are increasingly taking cues from hospitality and domestic environments to create altogether more inviting , comfortable spaces . Untethered from our desks , we now seek spaces that support casual collaboration , or give us an opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of a busy office space . Take5 was created to allow workers to find an appropriate work setting for either individual or group tasks , or to simply take ‘ 5 minutes ’ away from work and regenerate .”
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