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As we navigate the return to “normal” we consider amenities, perks, floorplan configurations, etc. But often overlooked in this narrative is the ubiquitous chair—which tells us everything we need to know about the many ways we work. This year in Chicago we’ll explore the next phases of office life - from softening systems to collaboration fatigue, to how the chair has been a consummate sign of both disruption and innovation.
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Design for an Emerging Office
Much has been written about the changing nature of the office, from its location to its form and function. Often overlooked in this narrative is the ubiquitous chair—which tells us everything we need to know about the many ways we work. As office work evolved towards hours in front of a screen, so too, the chair evolved from a simple seat to a highly engineered ergonomic machine. Equally, as collaboration increased, the chair softened to accommodate a more relaxed work culture. Lounge seating and residential influences appeared in nearly every office. From today’s perspective, the chair has been a consummate sign of both disruption and innovation. Given more diverse, digital, and dynamic workers, the office experience is no longer about a chair and a desk. We may sit in 4-8 different chairs over the course of a day. As we move from focused work to social interactions and team meetings (and back again), a spectrum of chairs supports each of our activities. The choice of chair signals the user’s intention and the purpose of the space.
Collaboration Refuge
Remember Zoom Fatigue? We can also get Collaboration Fatigue. While Collaboration may be the benefit of coming back to the office, it can also take a toll on a worker who has settled into a quiet rhythm at home and has a hard time adjusting to the activity, volume and pace of an active collaborative space. As you travel through the showroom you’ll see areas of various refuges from collaboration – high backed chairs, configurations facing windows that only accommodate one or two people. Employee wellness means more than step challenges, it’s also about our mental and emotional health, and providing areas to recharge is a crucial aspect in future office planning.
Softening Systems
Throughout the showroom you’re going to see a trend of softer touches on everything – including systems. It’s a merging of the needs of a high-performance workstation with the feel of a welcoming and inviting space, with additional acoustical and privacy considerations. You’ll see a range in levels of privacy and softness – from our new Hoodie screen, to curved felt panels along the edges of desks.
Innovations in seating reflect new concerns as we return to the office to build bonds and to engage in the fluid interactions that spark creativity. There is a growing awareness that the open, collaborative workspace has had unintended consequences—which demand more attention than ever. The distracting hum of office activity creates conditions that make jumping back into the flow of the workplace more challenging than anticipated. Sometimes we need a space to take a minute. Thoughtful use of furniture can create spaces that offer a degree of privacy conducive to personal performance and well-being. Such “collaboration refuge” zones lie at various points along a spectrum bracketed by the open plan and the private office; allowing for varied levels of engagement and privacy. Just as diverse workstyles and work postures require seating that provides different levels of support, the “posture” of refuge varies depending on how much or how little you need. Will a high-backed chair paired with a screen be enough? Do you need a space for a longer touch-down, giving you access to power and laptop tables? Are you looking for acoustic or visual privacy or both? Employing the entire scale – from simple Fractal seating to a fully enclosed Phone Booth – will provide sufficient options to recharge and re-engage as needed. The right chair and the proper amount of privacy allow employees to fully benefit from a return to the office.
fulton market design days
Fulton Market Design Days is a coalition of design-forward manufacturers who have joined together to showcase products and solutions to inspire the future of the contract industry. More information about the inaugural Fulton Market Design Days, including shuttles, can be found HERE. Our family of brands will be showing up strong with Teknion Design Days in our Fulton Market showroom at 311 N Green St
THINGS TO DO IN FULTON MARKET
From coffee shops to Michelin-starred restaurants, Fulton Market might be the very best area of Chicago’s food scene.
Over the years, Fulton Market has developed into one of Chicago’s hottest areas, especially when it comes to shopping. The neighborhood has recently introduced some incredibly unique and high-end shops.
Thank you to the West Central Association – Chamber of Commerce for being a great partner of Fulton Market Design Days 2023!
SHOWROOM
When navigating to the showroom, ordering an uber, and directing clients, please use 311 N Green St. This address will take you to the front doors of the building.
FLIGHTS
Construction Alert! This may impact your travel time: The Kennedy Expressway in Chicago is under construction between OHare Airport and the city. If you have the option to fly into Midway Airport that will avoid the congestion. Otherwise, please allow additional time to get from OHare to the showroom. • West Coast attendees, plan to arrive Friday evening, June 9 • Central and Eastern attendees, plan to arrive early enough on Saturday, June 10 to be at the showroom by 12:00pm CT (lunch will be available) Please book your flights no later than Friday, April 28. Travel should be booked through Concur, following standard travel booking procedures. Keep in mind you will need to allow a 1-hour commute from the airport to downtown. Training begins promptly at 1:00pm. All sales staff will be departing on Tuesday, June 13 (unless otherwise communicated by your manager). Flights must be scheduled in a way that allows you to be in the showroom until 5:00pm on Tuesday. If you encounter difficulty or have a client-related need to extend your stay, please email marketing.us@teknion.com. If you are not considered sales, please confirm your dates of attendance with your manager.
Ground Transportation
We strongly recommend sharing a taxi or taking public transportation to and from the airport. Standard taxi fare from O’Hare is typically $50-$55, and the Blue Line is under $10.
Accommodations
Your hotel reservation will be arranged based on your arrival and departure dates entered in the Attendee Form. Confirmations from the hotel will be sent directly to you. Teknion attendees are staying at: Hyatt House Chicago Hotel 105 N May St Chicago, IL 60607 The Hyatt House offers complimentary breakfast from 6am-9am in their breakfast area. It is recommended that you have breakfast before heading to the showroom. Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile 633 North St. Clair Street, Chicago, IL 60611 Note: The Hyatt Centric does not offer complimentary breakfast. It is recommended that you have breakfast before heading to the showroom.
DRESS ATTIRE
Weekend attire is Smart Casual Monday - Wednesday attire is Business Casual
DESIGN DAYS - SATURDAY TRAINING SCHEDULE
Not included in Training Rotations
Pamela Mason Bill McKeown David Feldberg Joe Regan Maxine Mann Dan Gallo Jammie Lober Sharda Sukdeo Vince Guagliano Patrick Forget Steve Verbeek Tracy Backus Jeff Kraus Reddy Vatti Dennis Chang Oona Walsh Stacey Gay Luke Pearson Tom Lloyd Paolo Agiula Joshua Solomon Maisan Caines Cam Phung Ren Wang Carol Lindsley (Luum) Hammid Abid (Luum) Meghan Spielman (Luum) Melanie Roven (Luum) Suzanne Tick (Luum) Catherine Litras (Luum) Johnnie Cuellar (Luum) Megan Zetlmaier (Luum) Carola Klein (Luum) Dave White (Luum) Frederic Marier (R&B) Jean-Francois Bisson (R&B) Jean-Paul Champagne (R&B) Maxime Tessier (R&B) Stephan Poulin (R&B) Xavier Savard (R&B) Clara Moniot (R&B) Jean-Francois Alarie (R&B) Jasmine So Dannion Smith Flora Lam Samantha Lytle
Saturday Presenters
Danella Khoshabeh Dave Lylyk Ally Ramsay Julia La Lee Cannon Dave Crogan Kelly Brocki Steve Delfino Sarah Kuzak Cristina Harnden Kristin Archer Melanie Boisvert Martin Geoffrey Ami Kvas Alyssa Bicchieri Linsey Strittmater Susie Nimphius
Design Days Webinar | May 18 (recording)
TRAINING NOTEBOOK
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Here are a few things you need to know: • Saturday training is scheduled and formal, you will rotate through six sessions. 1 - 5:00 PM • Sunday training is informal and self-guided, you will work with your Regional Teams to utilize the space and resources as needed. 09:00 am - 10:30 am | Studio TK / Luum / Tone / Chronicle 10:45 am - 12:00 pm | Regional Team Prep • Saturday’s Training will focus on the Narrative of the Showroom and the three main Themes: Is a Good Chair Worth the Commute? Refuge from Collaboration Softening of Settings • Training will touch on new products, be sure to familiarize yourself ahead of time with new products in the Design Days Training Notebook and / or new launch webinars. Both linked above on this page. • Dress code for training is Smart Casual
The list of people below have not been assigned to a rotation group for training on Saturday 1:30 - 5 PM at Design Days. Training has been assigned to folks who will be hosting client / designer tour groups on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
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SOME OF OUR VISITORS
Los Alamos National Laboratory Spark Therapeutics & Bentley Lines Inc FBI Hastings Architecture Alliant CVS Linak Williams Blackstock Architects FCCC - Foundation of California Community Colleges House of Commons CRTKL Designers Bank of America Sherwin Williams Technip Energies BBI Logistics Novo Vulcan Materials NEUF ARCHITECTES Provencher Roy USGI OMNIA Partners FM Global Karuna Therapeutics
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2023 AWARDS
Luum Super Natural Collection took home a MetropolisLikes Award in the category, Leaving Less to the Landfills. For many manufacturers, reuse of some material is now standard. This year’s updates not only increase the percentage of recycled content, but accelerate efforts to make more items recyclable to close the loop.
Teknion unTethered won a MetropolisLikes Award in the category, Staying in Charge. As users are more connected and more mobile, manufacturers are making sure more power follows them, in-hand or integrated directly into furniture.
Event Photography Now Available
You can now access the full album of Teknion Design Days photography by clicking the link below. Feel free to browse through the gallery and download any images that you find relevant or inspiring for your sales efforts. We believe these visuals will serve as valuable assets for presentations, client meetings, and social media promotions.
Should you have any specific photo requests or any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us at Marketing.US@teknion.com
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