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KI have recently provided storage and filing solutions for two prestigious Architects' practices HOK in London and Associated Architects in Birmingham.

At HOK, KI provided an integrated storage solution which included their 700 Series lateral storage, bespoke plan chests for the architects' large drawings, special coat cupboards and bookcase units. KI SmartSpace mechanical assist high density mobile storage units were used in the library areas and Spacesaver Eclipse powered high density mobile storage units with high security touchpad controls were used in the Finance department. You can view the HOK case study here...

In Associated Architects' Birmingham office KI provided a bespoke storage solution using an entire 700 Series storage wall for project work. Each staff member has a 'Hot Box' for personal items, kept in a stack of lockers. These have been well used from the outset, facilitating clear desks. KI's 700 Series open fronted shelving units were used in the library area, as well as 700 Series mobile lateral storage units. PivotFile rotary storage units were used to accommodate items cleared from the staff's desks at the end of each day, in line with the office's clear desk policy, and were ideal in allowing an efficient use of space with minimal footprint. These were supplemented by personal hot boxes, supporting a tidy environment, which are located within a bespoke storage wall allowing individual locker storage and incoming filing slots, again to avoid the desk clutter of filing trays. You can view the Associated Architects case study here...

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At this year's BETT exhibition KI displayed some of it's educational furniture range on it's main stand D140. KI also furnished the Building Schools for the Future Seminar Theatre and Network Managers Lounge within the PfS Future Learning Spaces sponsored a Turn-Key Pod. Jonathan Hindle, Group Managing Director of KI spoke in the Seminar Theatre on "The role of furniture in future schools" supported by case studies in schools, academies and universities.

KI education furniture includes: classroom furniture, powered tables, auditorium seating, fixed seating, tables, desking, task/desk seating, guest/side seating, lounge seating, occasional tables, library furniture, cafeteria furniture and residence hall furniture.

Products on display in tha main stand were: Torsion on the Go! seating - an innovative, mobile, nesting, flex-back chair including a unique large folding and nesting tablet arm, which addresses movable seating requirements for teaming, training, and informal conferencing. Hurry Up! tables which can be flipped and easily configured and set up by one person. The compact nesting ability of the Hurry Up! table is achieved through an innovative leg-within-leg design on an incredibly narrow footprint for storage in limited space. The Intellect Wave seating line, including the new cafe stools, task stools, a music chair and a four-leg chair with castors. Each of these seating options features Intellect Wave's unique ribless shell design for easy cleaning and a flexible shell with a waterfall seat front that minimizes leg pressure. The Strive seating collection is a wide family of simple, elegant, comfortable chair designs by KI and Giancarlo Piretti. A consistent design language has been applied throughout the collection of stacking chairs, café stools, nesting chairs, task chairs, task stools and fixed seating. The Enlite Table Collection features mobile castors, light-scale table tops and a non-angular transition-end design to allow educators and students to easily accommodate changing classroom environments. The Sela Lounge Collection captures the less formal, casual lifestyle of today's students and workers while complementing a variety of interiors. The collection includes the Sela sofa, chair & a half, standard chair and coffee table with whiteboard surface. The products are specifically designed to suit informal learning spaces and lounge areas. KI 800 Series, the new metric lateral storage range manufactured in the UK, has improved features and functions providing a wide range of versatile and flexible solutions for personal locker, learning areas and administrative offices.

KI also launched a new and radical solution to the problem of the big PC tower case and trailing wires in the classroom - Freemote, a unique and patented Remote Control for a PC. Freemote is a slim unit which sits in the desk's worksurface and duplicates the key controls (on / off, headphone & mic, USB and DVD drive) placing them at the user's fingertips. This means the industry-standard PC can be placed up to 20m away without any loss of functionality the user can still turn the PC on, plug in a USB stick or use a CD, but they don't have to deal with the bulky tower case in their space! The perfect PC would be invisible, secure, easily upgradeable, aesthetically pleasing and occupy none of the user's space all of which has been achieved with Freemote. Moreover, the Freemote offers some real environmental benefits, saving up to 2400KW per year per PC. Freemote was shown combined with KI's In Tandem desk and powered remote-control flat-screen garage.

The In Tandem table system is the easiest way to access power and data for worksurfaces. Unique internal beams hold separated wires and cables. No interference. No cross talk. No tangles. The beam has flip-down doors for convenient access from either the front or back sides. Technicians access wires while users remain at the tables. Shared table legs maximise legroom and ease clutter below the surface. The powered beam allows table configurations that are unlimited by power and data access.

KI's flat-screen garage rises from the rear of the desk surface allowing unhindered use of the worksurface. In addition the powered flat-screen comes with an over-riding remote control and lock, allowing the teacher central control.

The Seminar Theatre in Future Learning Spaces was furnished with KI's Perry chairs and an Instruct mobile lectern instructors desk. The Perry chair is a seating classic, designed by renowned sculptor, Charles Perry. The chair is stylish and elegant with a unique articulated back movement. Instruct tables are All Terrain mobile instructor's desks.

The Network Managers Lounge was furnished with KI's Strive chairs, Enlite tables, Athens tables and Sela Lounge seating. Athens tables bring people together, inspiring conversation and collaboration. Designed to complement virtually any interior scheme, Athens tables are available in a variety of sizes and finishes.

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As well as our main stand D140 in the Grand Hall, KI are sponsoring a Turn-Key Pod and Seminar spaces. KI have furnished the Building Schools for the Future Seminar Theatre and Network Managers Lounge within the PfS Future Learning Spaces area at BETT 2010. See KI on Stand No. D140 or hear speakers from KI in the Seminar Theatre on Friday 15th January 2010 at 11.30am.

KI is the largest educational furniture manufacturer in the world. With over 60 years experience, KI understand the distinct and evolving needs of the educational environment. They design furniture that facilitates learning and interaction between students and staff.

KI education furniture includes: classroom furniture, powered tables, auditorium seating, fixed seating, tables, desking, task/desk seating, guest/side seating, lounge seating, occasional tables, library furniture, cafeteria furniture and residence hall furniture.

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KI have provided a tailored storage solution for RJW (Russell Jones & Walker), who are a leading national firm of solicitors. The firm has grown into a respected national organisation with ten offices in the UK and have won The Lawyer Awards 'National Law Firm of the Year'. RJW have consolidated two of their London offices into a single building on Chancery Lane in the center of the legal area of the City of London.

KI provided integrated KI 800 Series metric lateral storage units, bespoke personal storage and KI 400 Series tall cupboard units. These state of the art storage systems are all modular with improved features and functions and are manufactured in the UK. The seminar and training rooms were specified with Perry armchairs around the tables. This seating classic, designed by renowned sculptor, Charles Perry, is stylish and elegant with a unique articulating back movement.

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KI have provided a stimulating and efficient storage solution for Sandwell NHS Primary Care Trust (Sandwell PCT). The results of an audit showed that they needed to change the size of desks in order to meet their aim to provide more flexible and unassigned workstations. Sandwell PCT also wanted to change to central storage for both teams and individuals, removing individual pedestals. This required an integrated approach to storage.

KI's 800 Series was specified in a high white gloss finish with contrasting red and blue sloped tops, the interior provides an efficient and stimulating work environment. The extensive system range was utilised in many different ways.

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KI have provided high quality, innovative and flexible furniture for South Thames College's newly constructed building and refurbished Grade II listed building. Scott Brownrigg Interior Design specified KI's Kite Table System, Matrix stacking chair and the Perry chair designed by renowned sculptor, Charles Perry. The KI furniture was purchased within a package approved by the 'Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium' (SUPC). Kite tables were chosen for the meeting rooms allowing for greater flexibility in the use of the space. When not in use the table frame folds allowing the tops to flip down. The tables can easily be moved when folded and nest neatly together, taking up little room.

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Designed by KI's award-winning design team, the Enlite table collection creates smart spaces that encourage interaction, facilitate participation and result in successful learning. Enlite tables allow students to easily engage in the learning process through responsive design, efficient shapes and dependable strength. Flexible castors, lightweight tabletops and a non-angular transition-end design effortlessly accommodate changing classroom requirements. Supporting a large range of aesthetic needs, Enlite further simplifies the overall design of an environment by maximising space utilisation potential.

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Engineered to withstand tough classroom use, Wave furniture exceeds industry standards for durability. Elliptical tubing provides superior strength. Lightweight, pliable poly shells resist scratching, fading, chipping and denting, and integral handle makes Intellect Wave furniture easy to move and reconfigure. The result is classroom furniture that gives years of low-maintenance service, backed by KI's 15-year warranty.

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One of the major highlights of 2009 has been the introduction of UK manufacturing across many of our steel storage systems including the new KI 800 Series, KI Smartspace High Density Mobile systems and the brand new KI 400 Series entry-level lateral drawer and cupboard programme. Lower prices, shorter lead-times and a reduced carbon footprint have brought significant benefits to our customers.

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After years of evolving and perfecting a folding chair solution, KI now offers DuraMesh folding chairs to suit a wide range of needs in a variety of environments. DuraMesh folding chairs feature a breathable mesh seat and durable polypropylene back, both of which provide comfort for long periods of sitting. A lightweight tubular steel frame allows for easy set-up and take-down while providing safe and sturdy support. Available exclusively in black, DuraMesh is easy to fold, rearrange and transport.

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