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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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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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New Line Learning

"With over 60 years experience, KI understands the distinct and evolving needs of the educational environment. They design and manufacture furniture that facilitates learning and interaction between students and staff. New Line Learning is an academy whose transformational learning vision is based upon a risk/resilience model. KI have provided flexible and adaptable furniture to allow a variety of work mode settings orientated around the sizes of user groups and activities being undertaken. Furniture solutions that maximize flexibility for teachers and students are at the heart of a successful modern educational environment and help students achieve their full potential."

International House

"International House is the largest private language teaching school taking up all seven floors of their new building in Covent Garden. All classrooms are equipped with furniture from KI. Torsion on the Go! chairs with chrome bases and charcoal upholstery are used in all the classrooms. In classrooms where more formal layouts are required, Portico tables are used with chrome frames and flip-tops in a Thames Oak finish."

Kaplan

"KI have undertaken a total package installation in London at Kaplan, one of the world's leading providers of lifelong education with operations around the globe. KI completed the four phases in Kaplan's listed building on a rapid programme, under difficult working conditions. Kaplan maintained their corporate image in the London college by supplying furniture from the KI Kaplan Standards programme developed in the USA. In conjunction with the architects, KKS Strategy, KI introduced new ranges and finishes into the scheme that had a more sympathetic approach to European aesthetics and tastes."

Atlantic College

"Atlantic College (one of the United World Colleges founded by Kurt Hahn) have since 1960 occupied St Donat's Castle - a 13th century fort on the north coast of the Severn Estuary. Daylight chairs were used in conjunction with Hurry Up! flip-top tables. Daylight has a mesh seat and back and was specified in a blue grey polypropylene surround finish and chrome frames for durability. The Hurry Up! tables were specified with a matching blue grey PU edge, white laminate tops and chrome frames. The Daylight chair is one of the lightest yet strongest on the market. One person may configure the room easily and quickly."

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KI have provided a colourful storage solution for Hertfordshire County Council whose previous properties were spread across the county. Storage was previously a huge problem as Hertfordshire County Council required archival, long term and short term filing and were very concerned about confidentiality. KI provided highly space efficient PivotFile as a cost effective alternative for team filing needs. Brightly coloured turquoise and purple 700 Series lateral filing units have been used along the walkways to delineate the different areas, whilst bespoke KI cabinets have been installed for post points and to store brochures. Read more...

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KI have provided a highly space efficient integrated filing solution for Willis, the global insurance broker at their new headquarters, 51 Lime Street, London.

Willis and Swanke Hayden Connell worked with KI and studied the filing they already had to ascertain how much storage would fit on each floor. KI installed over 1800 of its 700 Series 1067mm wide, 3 drawer cabinets enabling Willis to achieve significant increases in the density of A4 paper each department could file over standard 1000mm wide units. The cabinets deliver this added capacity for many different types of media including suspension files, binders and A4 pocket wallets. The Willis Building has an "excellent" BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) sustainability rating. Read more...

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KI have provided Storage and Meeting furniture solutions for Cadbury's heritage office in Bournville, Birmingham complementing the colours of their products and brands. Read More...

KI have provided Coyle Hamilton Willis, Ireland's leading insurance and re-insurance broker, pensions, actuarial and risk management consultancy, with a fully integrated, high density storage solution. Read More...

KI has provided space efficient storage and filing solutions to meet the needs of O2 at their new headquarters in Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin. O2 commissioned RKD Architects to design and implement the fit-out of their new Dublin Headquarters, comprising 10,500 sq m of commercial office space. The building overlooks the River Liffey and includes a six storey high, glazed atrium and external courtyard for O2's exclusive use. Read More...

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KI has provided the entire storage and filing requirement for AIB's (Allied Irish Bank) new Ballsbridge HQ in Dublin. AIB needed new office accommodation to effectively double the population of their existing office from 2,000 to over 4,000 employees. Read More...

KI has continued to provide Bonhams, the leading international fine art auction house, with Perry stacking chairs. This time the unique articulating back chairs have been supplied for the company's New Bond Street headquarters building. Read More...

KI has provided a bespoke storage solution with timeless appeal for FaulknerBrown Architects with their KI 900 Series storage. After a long period of sustained growth, FaulknerBrown has undertaken a significant internal re-modelling of its Dobson House offices in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. They needed to improve the efficiency of the building and to provide an environment which supports creativity. Read More...

KI has completed an integrated systems storage solution for the Milton Keynes office of Davis Langdon, the high profile Construction Cost Consultants and Project Management company. Read More...

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