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Citizen Office, a Concept Reinventing a Common Day at the Desk

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 10:31 AM PST

These new and innovative office furniture sets were designed by Vitra and are basically practical approaches to the concept of “Citizen Office”. This term was invented by the company in 1991 and taken to another level with the furniture collections below. Jo Kaiser (manager for the North American branch) gave a statement which summarizes the idea of the project: “we believe you should use an office like you would a city". In other terms- more comfort while making the most of the available space. Here is further information from the company: “A Citizen Office encourages the occupants to work using a range of postures and to move within the office as much as possible. Working while standing or assuming various casual postures provides variety and relaxation while maintaining employee health. The Citizen’s Office takes us a step further than traditional ergonomics – physical activity is integrated with office etiquette in a natural manner. “

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Movable walls, conference tables with lockable storage components, acoustic neutralizers and room dividers are just a few components of this collection. Some of the “new offices” look quite inviting and could really give away a genuine homey and comfortable feel. Which design do you think has the most success? – via Co. Design

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Wall Mounted Desk Office
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Star Wars Inspired Desk Table
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LUNA Contemporary Desk
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Modern Home Office Desk – Arches
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Mungle Office Desk by Dimitrios Tsigos
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Seymour Home Office Armoire

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KINZO AIR, a Light and Stylish Furniture Collection

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 09:36 AM PST

Created by KINZO, a Berlin based design team, this furniture collection known as KINZO AIR is both elegant and highly functional. Developed  for bau+art, the set was recently expanded by adding the AIR CABIN, a beautiful monolithic locker that can “accommodate” a large amount of books and files. KINZO designer Karim El-Ishmawi comments: "KINZO AIR is an office furniture programme with a resolutely futuristic design approach. Every piece of furniture has a distinctive sculptural and architectural quality – functionality does not need to rhyme with blandness. Supersized cable ducts, steal skids instead of table legs and many other details make office work easier and more inspirational. Our filing cabinet is a logical addition to the programme. With its abstract and sleek design it can either be used as a multi-functional partition in every open-plan office, as an elegant cabinet for the executive's office or even as a high-class sideboard in modern living rooms." How would you group the items in this unusual collection?

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Jesse’s Regolo Collection: Sleek, Stylish and Seductive
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Light Up Furniture : Inspired by a Sea Creature
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Intriguing Furniture Designs by Joel Escalona : Rocky Collection
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Drawers and Bedside Tables Covered with Mirrors

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