by AF 0612 c3 — June 16, 2008—Steelcase Inc., a global office environments manufacturer, received two awards in The Best of NeoCon product competition. c:scape won Gold in the Furniture Systems category, and its design companion media:scape won a Gold Award in the Conference Table category.
c:scape and media:scape are two products designed for collaboration. By incorporating technology into the design, these products allow individuals and groups, respectively, to work together. With each worker on his/her own computer, through the use of an electronic, puck-shaped “switch,” any user can push a button and take control of what is displayed on a large screen visible to all.
Steelcase took a holistic approach to function, considering three key elements: social (what matters to people), information (how people access and share information) and spatial (how space can help). Open sight lines, integrated technology, multi-purpose components, adjustability and rich materiality help to deliver high functionality and performance.
Specific components of the c:scape solution include the beam–which routes power and supports the furniture components; and the desk, which slides forward to reveal a built-in connection zone that provides users with full and easy access to the technology, storage, and privacy, including personal, shared, modesty and expandable screens.
Steelcase’s media:scape, another element of c:scape, is a shared space that merges furniture and media specifically to help teams access and share information.
Ideal for high performance teams who are technologically reliant, media:scape users connect laptops to a retractable, puck-shaped button. This puck allows users to instantaneously show and share information from their laptop computers while creating a more inclusive work environment for teams.
In keeping with Steelcases commitment to sustainability, c:scape and media:scape are composed of materials approved by McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) as safe for human and environmental health. Steelcase has submitted both products for Cradle-to-Cradle certification.
c:scape and media:scape will ship in North America in 2009.
The Best of NeoCon competition was held during NeoCon World’s Fair in June at The Merchandise Mart, Chicago.
For more information visit Steelcase Web site.
