JASPER, IN — Kimball Office, a recognized leader in workplace furnishings, is stepping up its game and textiles selection, with the help of world-renowned Perkins+Will Design Principals, Eva Maddox and Eileen Jones. The new partnership provides a unique collection of sustainable designer fabric options. The revamped seating and panel fabric portfolio will be unveiled during the week of June 14 in the Kimball Office showroom, located on 325 N. Wells, Chicago.
“It’s no longer enough to think of today’s trends,” said Jeff Fenwick, Vice President and General Manager at Kimball Office. “When planning and designing, companies think about the future. By partnering with Perkins+Will to evaluate and enhance our offerings, we are providing our clients with well thought-out design options, which promise longevity, freshness, and style.”
The collaboration identified fabrics with design trends of today and tomorrow in mind, including eye-popping patterns and timeless classic colors. The new portfolio features environmentally friendly and high-quality textiles from more than seven top industry mills.
“I applaud Kimball Office for stepping out of the box to collaborate with the design industry’s great resources – Knoll, Maharam, Carnegie, and Mayer. The result is a new material and surface platform with a sustainable approach and fresh look – both of which strengthen Kimball Office’s relevance to the industry,” said Eva Maddox, Design Principal at Perkins+Will.
Most materials are crafted from recycled polyester or natural fibers such as cotton andwool, several may contribute to Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Indoor Advantage™ certification, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) credits, and some meet McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) Cradle-to-Cradle certification.
“I believe this collection signifies a revolutionary change in the industry. The new material and surface platform supports Kimball Office’s commitment to the production ofsustainable products and the future of the furniture industry,” added Eileen Jones, DesignPrincipal at Perkins+Will.
The new platform integrates alliance fabrics within the overall selection, and allows architects, designers and facility managers to specify premium design aesthetic textiles within the standard Kimball Office graded-in selection.
The new portfolio offers solutions that work across all market segments, and coordinate and complement Kimball Office’s wide range of wood finishes, paint, and laminate colorsfor the open plan, private office, lounge, and conference room. Timeless styles and colors, small, medium, and large patterns, solid textures, stripes, leather, faux leather, and innovative materials such as tape yarn and bamboo add to the longevity of this new selection.
About Kimball Office
A recognized leader in fine workplace furnishings, Kimball® Office has been building itsreputation on quality and integrity of design for 40 years. The company is a business unitof Kimball International, Inc., a corporation that provides a variety of products from its two business segments: Furniture and Electronic Manufacturing Services. Based in Jasper, Ind., the publicly traded company (NASDAQ: KBALB) had sales of $1.2 billion in 2009.
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“It’s no longer enough to think of today’s trends,” said Jeff Fenwick, Vice President and General Manager at Kimball Office. “When planning and designing, companies think about the future. By partnering with Perkins+Will to evaluate and enhance our offerings, we are providing our clients with well thought-out design options, which promise longevity, freshness, and style.”
The collaboration identified fabrics with design trends of today and tomorrow in mind, including eye-popping patterns and timeless classic colors. The new portfolio features environmentally friendly and high-quality textiles from more than seven top industry mills.
“I applaud Kimball Office for stepping out of the box to collaborate with the design industry’s great resources – Knoll, Maharam, Carnegie, and Mayer. The result is a new material and surface platform with a sustainable approach and fresh look – both of which strengthen Kimball Office’s relevance to the industry,” said Eva Maddox, Design Principal at Perkins+Will.
Most materials are crafted from recycled polyester or natural fibers such as cotton andwool, several may contribute to Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Indoor Advantage™ certification, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) credits, and some meet McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) Cradle-to-Cradle certification.
“I believe this collection signifies a revolutionary change in the industry. The new material and surface platform supports Kimball Office’s commitment to the production ofsustainable products and the future of the furniture industry,” added Eileen Jones, DesignPrincipal at Perkins+Will.
The new platform integrates alliance fabrics within the overall selection, and allows architects, designers and facility managers to specify premium design aesthetic textiles within the standard Kimball Office graded-in selection.
The new portfolio offers solutions that work across all market segments, and coordinate and complement Kimball Office’s wide range of wood finishes, paint, and laminate colorsfor the open plan, private office, lounge, and conference room. Timeless styles and colors, small, medium, and large patterns, solid textures, stripes, leather, faux leather, and innovative materials such as tape yarn and bamboo add to the longevity of this new selection.
About Kimball Office
A recognized leader in fine workplace furnishings, Kimball® Office has been building itsreputation on quality and integrity of design for 40 years. The company is a business unitof Kimball International, Inc., a corporation that provides a variety of products from its two business segments: Furniture and Electronic Manufacturing Services. Based in Jasper, Ind., the publicly traded company (NASDAQ: KBALB) had sales of $1.2 billion in 2009.
Source: Kimball Office
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