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CITED:“A MAN WITH ONE WATCH KNOWS WHAT TIME IT IS; A MAN WITH TWO WATCHES IS NEVER QUITE SURE.” — LEE SEGALL

Best of NeoCon 2017

It’s one week post-NeoCon, and so we present an iteration of Contract magazine’s Best of NeoCon 2017 competition of contract furnishings products. The esteemed awards competition recognized 89 products by 59 companies in 44 categories; that’s one more award than last year’s count!

The honors included 39 Gold Awards, 42 Silver Awards, 10 In-novation Awards, and five Editors’ Choice Awards for a total of 97 awards including Best of Competition, which went to HALCON for its Halo collection, a Gold Award winner in the Conference Room Furniture category and also Gold Award winner in Height-Adjustable Tables. Peruse at your pleasure!

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It’s one week post-NeoCon, and so we present an iteration of Contract magazine’s Best of NeoCon 2017 competition of contract furnishings products. The esteemed awards competition recognized 89 products by 59 companies in 44 categories; that’s one more award than last year’s count!

The honors included 39 Gold Awards, 42 Silver Awards, 10 Innovation Awards, and five Editors’ Choice Awards for a

total of 97 awards including Best of Competition. Our office-insight team did its very best to find and see each winning product in person during the show; in case you missed a few, or didn’t attend, peruse at your pleasure!

HALCON won Best of Competition with Halo, Gold Award winner in the Conference Room Furniture category and also Gold Award winner in Height-Adjustable Tables.

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Halo seating and storage. Photo: HALCON

Halo by HALCON. Photo: HALCON

Halo seating detail. Photo: HALCON Halo Table. Photo: HALCON

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neoconHNI Corp. subsidiaries won seven awards. Gunlocke

received Gold for Calm Lounge Collection, Tia Barstools, and Tia Guest seating, plus Editors’ Choice for Calia. HBF won Silver for Simple Writing Desk and Editors’ Choice for Harmoni Table by Space Copenhagen. HBF Textiles won Silver for Raw Materials Collection.

Davis Furniture was also a big winner this year with three Gold Awards (for Hans, Weda, and Reed), one Silver (for Nora), and one Innovation Award (for Q6).

Steelcase and subsidiary Designtex together received five awards. Surround by Steelcase Health won Gold; Verb® Active Media Table by Steelcase Education won Silver; Biophilia Collection by Designtex won Gold, and Casper Cloaking Technology by Designtex won both Silver and In-novation Awards.

Andreu World won four awards – Gold for Radial High Table and Capri Lounge, and Silver for Smart Barstool and Lake.

Inscape and West Elm Workspace with Inscape together

won four awards. Inscape’s Arrivals Bench won Gold, and West Elm Workspace with Inscape received both Gold and Silver for Conduit by Gensler, plus Gold for Linear Wood LED Lighting.

Mohawk Group won three Gold Awards – for the Lichen Collection, Lineate, and Visual Interactive Studio.

KI and Pallas Textiles together won three Gold Awards, for KI’s Ruckus Collection and Universal Height-Adjustable Screen and Pallas Textiles’ Loft Collection.

Skyline Design also received three awards – two Golds and one Editors’ Choice – all for the same product, Tran-scend™ by Suzanne Tick.

Teknion won Gold for Altos Landscape, plus two Silvers – for Expansion City Line and enhancements to Zones, which was Best of Competition winner last year.

OFS won three Silver Awards, for Heya, Wyre, and Hug.Companies winning two awards each included Bentley,

Bernhardt Design, Bolyu, Carnegie, Herman Miller, Snow-sound, and Vitra.

BEST OF COMPETITION WINNER

>HALCON: Halo

HALO is a collection of tables, benches and storage components for formal meeting spaces. At the heart of the collection is the Halo table with the “Halo edge.”

“Tables are encircled by the Halo edge, providing vital connectivity and protection with impact-resistance; any chair striking the table edge is defended from damage by HALO’s perimeter profile, and table surfaces are equally protected, remaining pure in material and form with power and data cleanly integrated into the HALO edge.”

Modern sideboard storage and bench seating options complement the HALO tables and can be configured to meet any need.

In the storage components, thoughtful modules accom-modate everything from refrigeration and waste bins to cutlery, glassware and dishware, including magnetized pieces to accommodate different sized dishes, and even a record player with speaker system (during our visit to the showroom, HALCON was spinning Kind of Blue by Miles Davis – swoon).

Halo Collection by HALCON. Photo: Jeff Beck Photography

Tables in the collection are encircled by the Halo edge, providing vital connectivity and protection with impact-resistance; any chair striking the table edge is defended from damage by HALO’s perimeter profile, and table surfaces are equally protected, remaining pure in material and form with power and data cleanly integrated into the HALO edge. Photo: Jeff Beck Photography

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neoconThe fully configurable system provides a complete range

of components available in multiple heights, widths and depths; these mix-and-match pieces bring charm, exclusiv-ity and comfort to a collection that will cater to designers and clients who want something that feels luxurious, profes-sional, relaxing and welcoming all at once.

The metal finishes for finger pulls and bases for the Halo table, credenza and bench are on point with color and fin-ish trends; designers may choose from polished chrome, brushed satin aluminum, brushed brass, light bronze, deep bronze and black anodize.

And Halo bench seating is available in two seat depths, an optional back, and a range of sizes for conference room gallery seating and informal public spaces. www.halconfurniture.com

Gold, Silver, Innovation and Editors’ Choice Award Winners, by Category

Furniture for Conference and Office

>Case Goods-GOLD: Andavi by Tuohy Furniture Corp.: Andavi is a ma-

trix wall of modular storage components that defines spaces for open plan and private areas. It discretely uses an adjust-able post and cabinet format to control the relative degree of privacy or openness desired, while offering ergonomic, acoustical, power/data and materiality benefits. It serves as office desking, storage, space divider, collaboration and backdrop, all within a population of interchangeable compo-nents. www.tuohyfurniture.com

-SILVER: Cern Collection by Nienkamper: The Cern Col-lection is designed to embody the warm-modern sensibility of today’s working environment. Its table range includes modular tables and desks, bench desks and height ad-justable options. Storage solutions include credenzas and bookcases either freestanding or completely integrated with tables and that can be used as room dividers to create separate work zones. A wide range of mixed materials and finish options contrast and complement each other. www.nienkamper.com

Halo storage includes customizable units accommodating everything from refrigeration and waste bins to cutlery, glassware and dishware, including magnetized pieces to accommodate different sized dishes, and even a record player with speaker system. Photos: Jeff Beck Photography

Furniture: Case Goods: GOLD - Tuohy, Andavi

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>Conference Room Furniture-GOLD: Halo by HALCON: See Best of Competition winner,

above.-SILVER: Gait by Decca/Elan: Gait by Erin Ruby is a col-

lection of elegant tables and credenzas featuring delicate leg modules that evoke midstride movement. They are finely crafted in veneer or lacquer, with optional glass or solid sur-face tops, metal legs and edge detail in satin stainless steel, mirror black PVD coated stainless steel, blackened steel or powder coating. An innovative cap-and-sleeve structure al-lows leveling at the top of the leg. http://deccacontract.com

>Education Solutions-GOLD: Ruckus Collection by KI: The Ruckus Collection is

a seating collection based on a seat and back arrangement that permits users to sit and be supported in a wide variety

of ways. It encourages movement while sitting and supports today’s learning space transformations. www.ki.com

-SILVER: Verb® Active Media Table by Steelcase Educa-tion: Verb® Active Media Table complements the existing Verb product line with versatile, intuitive and unobstructed technology support for the classroom. Its monitor lift elimi-nates the need to mount technology to a wall or column, improving sightlines during lectures and enhancing collabo-ration during group work. The mobile table can support a range of existing technology. www.steelcase.com/discover/information/education

>Files & Mobile Storage Systems-GOLD: Anchor Raised Storage by Knoll: Anchor Raised

Storage is a collection of laminate storage pieces sized and configured to address today’s blend of personal and profes-sional storage needs. The raised, footed base offers a light-weight aesthetic while providing the capability to distribute and manage power below the base. Add-on desktop plug-in module provides the user with quick and easy access to power and data. www.knoll.com

Education: SILVER - Steelcase Education, Verb® Active Media Table

Furniture: Casegoods: SILVER - Nienkamper, Cern Collection

Furniture: Conference Room: SILVER - Decca Contract/Elan, Gait

Furniture: Education Solutions: GOLD - KI, Rukus Furniture: Files and Mobile Storage Systems: GOLD - Knoll, Anchor Raised

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new companion storage line with a compact footprint and thoughtful feature set. Design details include an accent be-zel lock face, no-pull drawer face, low profile casters, inset top surface, integrated tow bar and optional USB charging. Drawer hardware is fully concealed with premium soft-close undermount slides, and the inset top provides easy drawer access without requiring a pull. www.watsonfurniture.com

>Furniture: Benching-GOLD: Arrivals Bench by Inscape: Arrivals Bench is a

modular spine-based platform that supports a comprehen-sive range of applications for today’s individual, collabora-tive and integrated work styles. It delivers convenient access to power, enables personalization and supports wellbeing through height adjustability options and privacy elements. www.inscapesolutions.com

-SILVER: Conduit by Gensler by West Elm Workspace with Inscape: Designed in collaboration with Gensler, Conduit is an office system that provides integrated power distribution and space planning flexibility to create different work zones from individual workstations to meeting tables. From shelves to coat racks to privacy screens, accessories can conve-niently be integrated to the system for employee workspace personalization. Conduit also won a Gold Award in the Furni-ture Systems category. www.westelmworkspace.com

>Furniture: Collections for Collaboration-GOLD: Prospect by Herman Miller: Prospect is a portfo-

lio of semi-circular, freestanding furniture designed to foster individual and team creativity in today’s workplaces and learning environments. Designed for small to medium-sized collaborative teams, it includes whiteboards and tackable surfaces for brainstorming, pinning and visual thinking. www.hermanmiller.com

-SILVER: Heya by OFS Brands: Heya means “small room.” Designer Roger Webb created Heya to form smaller spaces within an environment. For individuals, Heya creates a place for people to escape, think and breathe. For groups, Heya creates a place for people to closely collaborate and connect. Heya’s comfort and visual softness allow these small rooms to blend seamlessly into the office while still providing the closeness and privacy people need to focus. www.ofsbrands.com

Furniture: Benching: SILVER - West Elm Workspace With Inscape Conduit by Gensler

Furniture: Files and Mobile Storage Systems: SILVER - Watson Furniture, Sidecar

Furniture: Benching: GOLD - Inscape, Arrivals benchFurniture: Collections for Collaboration: GOLD - Herman Miller, Prospect

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-INNOVATION: Q6 by Davis Furniture: Q6 by Jonathan Prestwich has built onto the motivation of the Q5 collection to create an all-inclusive line addressing the need for dif-ferent kinds of working spaces. The new line includes open seating, screens, powered tables, and ottomans. www.davisfurniture.com

>Furniture Systems-GOLD: Conduit by Gensler by West Elm Workspace with

Inscape: See description in Furniture: Benching, above.-SILVER: Expansion City Line by Teknion: Expansion City-

line is based on the concept of planning for a workplace as diverse and dynamic as a modern city. With a special beam framework and robust accessories program, the system cre-ates workstations, collaborative spaces and mixed-use areas in which people can feel comfortable and empowered as they pursue individual and collective goals. It offers a highly active setting that allows people to move, to gather, and to disperse when privacy and focus is desired. www.teknion.com

>Lounge Furniture Collections-GOLD: Calm Lounge Collection by Gunlocke: The Calm

Lounge Collection is light scaled, featuring clean, modern lines with a distinct and deliberate residential feel for commercial environments. The Calm modular lounge combines the best of comfort, style and convenience. www.gunlocke.com

-SILVER: Nora by Davis Furniture: Nora is a contempo-rary collection that blurs the lines between contract and residential design. This lounge, bench and table series blends the comforts of home with commercial durability and versatility while its elegant design opens the door to a range of material and finish options. www.davisfurniture.com

-EDITORS’ CHOICE: Terry Crews Collection by Bernhardt Design: The Terry Crews Collection features five lounge products: Ibis sofa, Lilypad + Lily Chair, Aire benches and Float tables. While each piece serves as a stand-alone ac-cent, when arranged as a collective group, the broad palette of materials, finishes and function create a unified visual statement. Mr. Crews, who studied design before joining the NFL and later becoming an actor, chose ancient Egypt as inspiration for the collection. www.bernhardtdesign.com

Furniture: Collections for Collaboration: SILVER - OFS Brands, Heya

Furniture: Collections for Collaboration: INNOVATION - Davis, Q6

Furniture Systems: SILVER - Teknion, Expansion City Line

Furniture: Lounge: GOLD - Gunlocke, Calm Lounge

Furniture: Lounge: SILVER - Davis, Nora

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>Tables: Communal & Task-GOLD: Radial High Table by Andreu World: The Radial

High Table collection was developed from an elaborate and synthetic geometry, characterized by its modularity, aesthet-ic versatility and technology for creative working spaces in a bar seating setting. Depending on its use, it integrates or divides the space. All of the versions feature an integrated cable management system, invisibly providing power and access to internal or external networks, audio, video or data. www.andreuworld.com

-SILVER: MN201 by Howe: An all-wood meeting table, MN201 is part of Howe’s Essential Workspace line by Morten Nikolajsen for open office and meeting environ-ments. The wood brings both a warmth and an interior-designed feeling to office spaces, and the material also responds to the trend in fusing office and home. The table’s simple construction allows it to be extended to meet the needs of larger gatherings, and for the tabletop to be as long as required. www.howe.com/us

-EDITORS’ CHOICE: Harmoni Table by Space Copenha-gen by HBF: The Harmoni Table was made by SPACE, a Copenhagen-based design practice that dedicates itself to emotional and poetic architectural pieces, keeping with a strong personal vision and avoiding the mundane. Fusing a classic, solid wood structure with a modern, rounded design, Harmoni highlights the elements of craftsmanship and artistic vision by focusing on the organic materials and physicality of the table itself. It is intended to last for genera-tions and through many inherited hands. www.hbf.com

>Tables: Height-Adjustable-GOLD: Halo by HALCON: See Best of Competition win-

ner, above.-SILVER: Citterio Desking System (CDS) by Vitra: The

modular office table system CDS by Antonio Citterio caters to the requirements of highly varying tasks – from creative processes and intensive team projects to administrative tasks and concentrated individual work. It can be config-ured as individual tables, clusters of multiple workstations,

Furniture: Lounge: EDITOR’S CHOICE - Bernhardt Design, Terry Crews Collection

Tables: Communal & Task: GOLD - Andreu World, Radial High Table

Tables: Communal & Task: SILVER - Howe, MN201

Tables: Communal & Task EDITOR’S CHOICE - HBF, Harmoni Table by Space Copenhagen

Tables: Height Adjustable: SILVER - Vitra, Citterio Desking System(CDS)

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neoconspacious workbenches or meeting tables in various sizes. All are available either at a fixed height or as manual or motor-operated sit-stand solutions. Easily accessible power options, cable baskets and cable guides keep work areas tidy, while privacy is ensured by screens and cleverly de-signed roller blinds. www.vitra.com

-INNOVATION: Citterio Desking System (CDS) by Vitra: See above.

>Tables: Occasional-GOLD: Hans by Davis Furniture: Hans by Studio Tas-

chide is an “anywhere and everywhere” piece suitable for any space: as a small occasional table, a seat or a place to drop off odds and ends. It is constructed of solid wood. www.davisfurniture.com

-SILVER: Wyre by OFS Brands: Wyre was designed with minimalist sensibility to capture an intriguing form without losing utility. Details include subtly lipped surfaces meant to draw the eyes and soften what could be hard shapes with a feeling of craft. Options for tone and texture with veneer or solid surfaces bring a sense of home and warmth to this accent piece. www.ofsbrands.com

>Tables: Training & Work-SILVER: Simple Writing Desk by HBF: Simple Writing

Desk and Essens seating series of chairs and stools, created in partnership with Copenhagen-based OEO Studio, were designed to be both timeless and modern. Built with a high attention to detail and focus on craftsmanship, they are meant to last for generations as heirloom furniture pieces that age with grace and become more beautiful with time. The Simple Writing Desk carries connections to many parts of the world including American Modern and Danish Mod-ern – with references to Japan. www.hbf.com

Seating Category Winners

>Seating: Barstools-GOLD: Tia Barstools by Gunlocke: Designed by David

Mocarski, Gunlocke’s new Tia seating collection explores and celebrates elegant simplicity and the heart and soul of traditional woodcraft. Tia is driven by profile, silhouette

Tables: Occasional: GOLD - Davis, Hans

Tables: Occasional: SILVER - OFS Brands, Wyre

Tables: Training and Work: SILVER - HBF, Simple Writing Desk

Seating: Barstools: GOLD - Gunlocke, Tia Barstools

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neoconand proportion. Its wooden frame embraces and cradles the continuous seat. Pitch and tapered legs bring a subtle elegance. Gunlocke also won a Gold Award in the Seating: Guest category for the Tia Guest chair. www.gunlocke.com

-SILVER: Smart Barstool by Andreu World: The Smart barstool is balanced in its form, ergonomic and possesses strength and lightness that makes it an ideal solution for all types of installations. It is made of solid beech wood and with oak or upholstered seat. www.andreuworld.com

>Seating: Benches-GOLD: Weda by Davis Furniture: Weda is an elegant

solid wood bench collection by Daniel Wehrli. It is distinctly linear with gentle angles which slope together with old-world craftsmanship at every joint. The upholstery is precise and geometric with a soft cushioned seat and backrest. www.davisfurniture.com

-SILVER: Catia by Bernhardt Design: The Catia bench incorporates a sleek, yet substantial cushion, which creates a streamlined silhouette. Light and airy in appearance, the bench features an elliptical fin base combined with a gently curved top. The upholstered seat is accented with a welt around the perimeter and a saddle stitch through the center of the seat on leather and non-railroaded fabrics. The seat is seamless when fabrics are railroaded. Catia can be selected with a frame in solid American walnut or solid American maple and is available in any fabric or leather from Bernhardt Textiles or the customer’s own material. www.bernhardtdesign.com

>Seating: Conference-GOLD: F4 by Stylex: The F4 chair by Fig 40 (consisting

of the team of Terry Woodside and Lee Fletcher) offers intui-tive conference seating in a harmonious design. Beneath its seat is a curved, upside down aluminum arch that effectively supports the seat while establishing a clean, airy feeling that still offers real movement. It was also engineered to greatly reduce its raw material footprint. www.stylexseating.com

Seating: Barstools: SILVER - Andreu World, Smart Barstool

Seating: Benches: GOLD - Davis, Weda

Seating: Benches: SILVER - Bernhardt Design, Catia

Seating: Conference: GOLD - Stylex, F4

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For making the Ruckus Collection theBest of NeoCon Gold Award winner for Education Solutions.

For making Pallas Textiles’ Loft Collection by Geraldine Blanchot of Pattern Pod the Best of NeoCon Gold Award winner in Textiles: Upholstery.

For making our Universal Height-Adjustable Screen the Best of NeoCon Gold Award winner in Space Dividers/Partitions/Screens.

Three cheers and a very special thank you to everyone who helped create this year’s breakthrough performance.

We are truly humbled to be honored with three Best of NeoCon Gold Awards.

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executive and conference seating designed in partnership with Jonathan Prestwich. Rapt has a bold, minimalist form. Reflective of status, it creates a prestigious presence in a room. The chair is available as a high-back or mid-back with a 4 and 5 star polished aluminum base, with swivel and return mechanisms. www.thesenatorgroup.com

>Seating: Ergonomic Desk/Task-GOLD: Taper Chair by Geiger: Taper Chair from

Geiger offers both comfort and performance. The complex contouring of its upholstered backrest strategically focuses support in areas important for musculoskeletal balance, while the natural motion of the tilt and internal suspension of the seat work together to provide immediate and lasting comfort. www.geigerfurniture.com

>Seating: Guest-GOLD: Tia Guest by Gunlocke: See description of the Tia

seating collection in Seating: Barstools, above.-SILVER: Saint Tropez by Calligaris: Saint Tropez, distin-

guished by the ‘quilting’ decoration on is shell, offers soft shapes and generous dimensions. The polycarbonate shell is available in four transparent tones and four matte colors, and is mounted on either a base with four legs in metal or wood, or on an aluminum base with four or five casters. The four-leg version is stackable. www.calligaris.us

-INNOVATION: Katachi High Back Lounge Chair by JANUSet Cie: Katachi High Back Lounge Chair is inspired by classic Japanese design concepts, which lead to the piece’s signature curves. The sculptural seating features an aluminum frame with a proprietary architectural grade finish and four new, variegated synthetic fiber hues. www.janusetcie.com/contract

Seating: Conference: SILVER - Senator, Rapt

Seating: Ergonomic Desk/Task: GOLD - Geiger, Taper Chair

-SILVER: VINTAGEis5 by Interstuhl: VINTAGEis5, featur-ing stitched fluting and fine punched leather, is “engineered for excellence.” It received the German Design Award “Win-ner 2017” for design excellence. www.interstuhl.com

Seating: Ergonomic Desk/Task: SILVER - Interstuhl, VINTAGEis5

Seating: Guest: SILVER - Calligaris, Saint Tropez

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-EDITORS’ CHOICE: Calia by Gunlocke: The Calia chair is a high design, solid wood guest option for both contract and residential markets. It is offered in Gunlocke’s wide variety of standard finishes with either single or dual upholstery. www.gunlocke.com

>Seating: Sofas & Lounge-GOLD: Capri Lounge by Andreu World: Capri is a new

lounge chair focused on comfort and a high-end aesthetic. It aims to conveys solidity, stability and harmony from an es-sential design. The piece’s upholstery, its most outstanding feature, can be customized from a large catalog of fabrics according to the specifications of each project. www.andreuworld.com

-SILVER: Mozaik by Allermuir: Mozaik is a new modular system of soft seating, storage and accessories designed by Mark Gabbertas. The range is made up of geometric pieces that progress in height to create a variety of landscapes. Its seating family is made up of three principal shapes: A small soft square stool and soft rectangular bench available in two heights, and a large low soft square stool. The upholstered units sit in a lightweight, powder coated steel frame, giving the impression that they are floating above the ground. The storage family includes a high level soft square unit and a low level soft rectangular unit. www.allermuir.com

>Seating: Stacking-GOLD: Reed by Davis Furniture: Reed by Jehs+Laub is a

practical and sturdy multi-use chair with a striking silhouette. Made of solid wood and plastic, it combines natural material-ity and clean design. It is offered in an array of harmonious colors and finishes to fit any interior. www.davisfurniture.com

-SILVER: Lake by Andreu World: Lake’s apparent sim-plicity is the result of an exhaustive work on the value and timelessness of wood. It is a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic chairs developed from the work of cabinet-making; a piece that combines lightness, constructive quality and durability. Its backrest is specially designed to provide ergonomics from a minimal gesture: with only three bands of wood offering comfortable support. The plywood seat evokes classic Scandinavian designs, essential and clean. The upholstered seat provides both comfort and a sophisticated appearance. www.andreuworld.com

Seating: Guest: INNOVATION - JANUS et Cie, Katachi High Back Lounge Chair

Seating: Guest: EDITOR’S CHOICE - Gunlocke, Calia chair by Brad Ascalon

Seating: Sofas & Lounge: GOLD - Andreu World, Capri Lounge

Seating: Sofas & Lounge: SILVER - Allermuir, Mozaik

Seating: Stacking: GOLD - Davis Furniture, Reed

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Healthcare Category Winners

>Healthcare Fabrics & Textiles-GOLD: Biophilia Collection by Designtex: The Biophilia

Collection features nine coated and woven upholstery textile designs that employ colors, shapes, patterns, textures and algorithms that utilize biophilic principles and engage the user though connections to nature. Specific biophilic prin-ciples utilized include biomorphic forms and patterns, visual connection to nature, and complexity and order. A careful study of patterns found in nature inspires the density, ar-rangement, and variations seen in each design. www.designtex.com

-SILVER: Renewal Collection by Mayer Fabrics: Designed by Kimberle Frost, the Renewal Collection features a new twist on recycled solution-dyed nylon performance fabrics. All woven with 100% recycled solution-dyed nylon and milled in America, its six patterns reflect Ms. Frost’s talent for creating textural effects through the use of color and weave: Lotus, an organic pattern layered with subtle weave effects; Rejuvenate, a modern leaf-and-vine embedded ottoman; Suna, referencing ornamental exploration with its vector like illustration; Sutra, a geometric grid of classic weaves that emerge as elements of faille, twill and crepe in a large-scale check; Vipassana, featuring a grand ornamen-tal floral design with an ombre effect; and Zazen, an ex-quisite interpretation of a double ikat in a large yet useable scale. www.mayerfabrics.com

-SILVER: Genie Copper Mesh by Via Seating: Genie Copper Mesh is a copper, antimicrobial, mesh back 24/7 task and conference chair specifically designed for clinical areas. In designing the chair, via used Cupron® technology to infuse it with antimicrobial benefits; Cupron® technology is EPA registered and provides an antimicrobial barrier while inhibiting the growth of a broad spectrum of microorgan-isms. This technology is based on environmentally friendly, recycled, non-soluble, and natural mineral copper. www.viaseating.com

Seating: Stacking: SILVER - Andreu World, Lake

Healthcare Fabrics: GOLD - Designtex, Biophilia

Healthcare Fabrics: SILVER - Mayer, Renewal Collection

Healthcare Fabrics: SILVER - Via Seating, Genie Copper Mesh

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-SILVER: Ensemble Healthcare Collection by Tarkett: Ensemble Healthcare Collection offers coordinating product formats across hard and soft surfaces, from carpet tile to homogeneous sheet vinyl. The colors and patterns were designed to work in concert for today’s connected, human-izing healthcare spaces. www.tarkettna.com

>Healthcare Guest/Lounge Seating-GOLD: Surround by Steelcase Health: Surround Collec-

tion is a one-seat, two-seat, and a three-seat sleeper applica-tion. It supports the family, friend, and patient experience by offering a place to spend time with one another, rest and re-lax, be productive, host other guests and communicate with clinicians. www.steelcase.com/discover/information/health

-SILVER: Valayo Collection by Integra Seating: Valayo of-fers a combination of striking design with superior strength and comfort. Chairs have both wall-saver and clean-out de-sign elements with replaceable or recoverable components. All units have a 2000 lb. static capacity and a 1000 lb. drop capacity. Three chair widths and three bench sizes comfort-ably accommodate all users and are available with arms or armless. The collection includes coordinating tables with a durable wood top option or solid surface tops. www.integraseating.com

>Healthcare Patient Seating-SILVER: Hug by OFS Brands: Hug’s authentic design

embraces the idea that beauty is in the details. Soft beveled upholstery details blend with chamfered wood elements to create a feeling that is crafted and modern, while providing support and comfort to patients and their guests along the way. www.ofsbrands.com

Coverings, Carpet/Flooring, and Textiles Category Winners

>Acoustic Panels & Solutions-GOLD: BuzziPleat by BuzziSpace: Designed by 13&9

and BuzziSpace, BuzziPleat is a new acoustic solution that delivers sound control with architectural edge. The collec-tion of wall and hanging pendants reinterprets ancient tech-niques used in fashion design, like smocking and pleating, to create large-scale yet lightweight sculptural forms made of sound-absorbing BuzziFelt. www.buzzispace.com

Healthcare Flooring: SILVER - Tarkett, Ensemble Healthcare Collection

Healthcare Guest/Lounge Seating: GOLD - Steelcase, Health Surround

Healthcare Guest/Lounge Seating: SILVER - Integra Seating, Valayo Collection

Healthcare Patient Seating: SILVER - OFS Brands, Hug

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-SILVER: Snowsound Diesis by Snowsound USA: Diesis is a free-standing or hanging drape structure that acoustically corrects the nearby environment. Snowsound-Fiber acoustic structures derive their name and patented technology from the sound absorbing properties of freshly fallen snow. The fabric is designed to primarily absorb mid-range and low-range frequencies while reflecting some high-range waves for proper acoustic balance. www.snowsoundusa.com

>Architectural & Decorative Glass-GOLD: Transcend™ by Suzanne Tick by Skyline Design:

Transcend responds to changes in how we use and experi-ence space today, as we seamlessly transition from one spatial function to the next – between interior and exterior, from public to private, from open to quiet areas. Transcend allows six etched and printed patterns on glass to intersect, overlap or fade using different techniques, thus facilitating a fluid experience of interior environments. It consists of three fading geometrics and three technical textures that relate the collection to the materiality and construction of build-ings, evoking the subtle fading and textural variations found in brick, stone and metal. Transcend also won the Gold and Editors’ Choice awards in the Wall Treatments category. www.skydesign.com

>Architectural Products-GOLD: Altos Landscape by Teknion: Altos Landscape is

a wall system that is horizontally planned with a functional collection of wall-integrated furniture. This combination gives opportunity for layered off-module planning applica-tions that maximize the usable space in an environment, and minimize the necessary cost of architectural product on the floorplate. www.teknion.com

Acoustic Panels & Solutions: GOLD - BuzziSpace, BuzziPleat

Acoustic Panels & Solutions: SILVER - Snowsound, Snow Sound Diesis

Architectural & Decorative Glass: GOLD - Skyline Design, Transcend

Architectural Products: GOLD - Teknion, Altos Landscape

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neocon-SILVER: CARVART by Soema by Carvart: CARVART

by Soema is an all-encompassing collection designed for commercial bathrooms in corporate offices, hospitality spaces, healthcare environments and institutions. Bringing the handcrafted technology and European design to the U.S. through a partnership with Italian producer Soema, it includes cubicles, access doors, lockers, and sink walls made up of glass, stone, phenolic and high quality fixtures. http://carvart.com

>Carpet: Broadloom-GOLD: Apace by Tarkett North America: Apace is a

woven 12’ width broadloom carpet, constructed using CrossWeave Technology to impart face fiber volume with commercial durability. www.tarkettna.com

-SILVER: The Outskirts Collection by Bentley Mills: The Outskirts Collection focuses on the boundaries between home and office, the personal and professional, captur-ing a subtle yet sophisticated integration of work and play. Designed as a system, its products work together or apart – inside and out of the collection – to infuse the look and feel of luxe comfort into any commercial interior. www.bentleymills.com

-EDITORS’ CHOICE: Night Vision by Bentley Mills: Night Vision brings to light an innovation in yarn technology, illuminating the floor in soft striations of monochromatic color. Variegated yarns alternate between low and high luster, mixing color within the angled design in unexpected ways. Bold patterning and subtle ombré effect – available in a range of gradient color combinations – combine to give the broadloom a dimension that morphs the design as you move across it. www.bentleymills.com

>Carpet: Modular-GOLD: Lichen by Mohawk Group: The Lichen Collection,

inspired by natural assemblages of multi-hued, multi-textured lichens, is the first floorcovering to achieve Living Product status. Just as lichens play a regenerative role in their ecosystem, so the Lichen Collection actually gives more resources back to the environment than it uses during its entire life cycle. It was designed in collaboration with the founder of the Living Product Challenge, Jason McLennan. www.mohawkgroup.com

Architectural Products: SILVER - Carvart, Carvart by Soema

Carpet: Broadloom: GOLD - Tarkett North America, Apace

Carpet: Broadloom: SILVER - Bentley Mills, Outskirts

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-SILVER: Emergence by Shaw Contract: Mood-setting or playful, Emergence aims to surprise as color and pattern appear from an elusive background. It is a rich, botanical design that takes its abstract direction from the art world to subvert realism in an aesthetically engaging form that con-trasts tranquility with buoyancy – a lush landscape of tonality and pattern, light and shadows. www.shawcontract.com

-INNOVATION: Collaborative Collection by Bolyu: TREE-BARK and BARKLEY are the first members of the Collab-orative Collection, which combines images from nature and imagination to create complex designs. It features Thrive™ yarn which has 75% recycled content and a product to CO2 ratio of 1:4, said to be the lowest in the industry. TREE-BARK is inspired by trees that convert CO2 into building

blocks; its pattern, color and texture are intertwined to evoke the image of a dense, thick forest with rays of light from the sun creating shadowing on foliage and tree bark. BARKLEY mimics Treebark as a far-reaching view of what is real and what may be imagined, a random pairing of color and texture creating overall yet smaller organic elongated elements. www.bolyu.com

>Carpet Fiber-GOLD: ECONYL® Pure by Aquafil USA: ECONYL® Pure

fiber is the world’s only fiber available for piece dye that is made of 100% regenerated nylon. Discarded fishing nets and other ghost gear rescued from the ocean floor along with carpet fluff from spent carpets and other nylon waste is transformed into nylon 6 bulk continuous filament yarn that is so pure that it is white and ready to be piece dyed into any color. While traditional industry recycling processes can result in material degradation, Aquafil’s process is said to return the nylon waste back to its virgin state without any degradation or loss of quality, and it can be regenerated an infinite number of times. www.aquafil.com

Carpet: Modular: GOLD - Mohawk Group, Lichen

Carpet: Modular: SILVER - Shaw Contract, Emergence

Carpet: Modular: INNOVATION - Bolyu, Collaborative Collection

Carpet Fiber: GOLD - Aquafil USA, ECONYL® Pure

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Color™ is a pioneering accomplishment in patented fiber cabling and heat-set process that allows products to achieve a space-dyed appearance with 100% solution dyed fibers. It entangles two or more strands of solution-dyed nylon fiber in varying color combinations together in accordance with a pre-selected and changeable pattern. Cabling the strands in a tight or loose entanglement achieves a short or long space-dye effect. Designers can have pin-dot placement of color or large pools of color specifically or randomly placed in a 100% solution-dyed textile floor with both sustainable benefits and cost savings. www.bolyu.com

>Flooring: Hard-Surface-GOLD: Lineate by Mohawk Group: Lineate enhanced

resilient tile collection combines ombré gradations of color with textile-like striations for a richly dimensional visual. Cool and warm neutrals are combined with on-trend color pops and a linear texture. The color ebbs and flows across the plank to give the illusion of depth on a flat surface. www.mohawkgroup.com

-SILVER: Subtractive Layers by Patcraft: Subtractive Lay-ers uses foundational methods of art to explore new ground. Inspired by a subtractive process that adds dimension by removing material, the collection includes two 12x24’’ tiles, Remove and Withdraw, available in 20 colors between the two patterns. With every subtraction, texture is multiplied, color magnified and composition unified. www.patcraft.com

>Space Dividers/Partitions/Screens-GOLD: Universal Height-Adjustable Screen by KI: The

Universal Height-Adjustable Screen was created with modesty and privacy in mind. The Screen is easily affixed to a worksurface or table, allowing users to move the screen to the position the want. The surface is tackable and can be specified with with acoustic PET felt or colorful opaque acrylic. www.ki.com

-SILVER: Aura™ by SiS Ergo: Aura got its name from four words: Acoustic, Unlimited, Recycled, Adjustable. Acoustic properties create a sound barrier to help keep noise levels down in an office environment. Aura’s flexibility offers un-limited configurations. Made from 99% recycled polyester felt – 50% from recycled water bottles – the 9mm panels are environmentally friendly. Snap on attachments allow for easy user-adjustability in the field. www.sisergo.com

Carpet Fiber: SILVER - Bolyu, Continuous Color

Flooring: Hard Surface: GOLD - Mohawk Group, Lineate

Flooring: Hard Surface: SILVER - Patcraft, Subtractive Layers

Space Dividers: GOLD - KI, Universal Height-Adjustable Screen

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>Surfacing Materials & Finishes-GOLD: Compact Wood by National Wood Solutions:

Compact Wood is said to be the most impact-resistant, architectural grade wood solution available for both interior and exterior applications. The solid panels are manufac-tured from thermally fused materials that create a com-pound that is impact-, chemical-, and water-resistant. Applications include bathroom partitions, lockers, tabletops, shelving, signage, counters, windowsills and exterior clad-ding. The 4’x10’ sheets cut like wood panels and feature a wide array of edge details. Compact Wood is Class A fire rated and available in 18 natural wood species with custom species available for a small minimum. www.nationalwoodsolutions.com

>Textiles: Upholstery-GOLD: Loft Collection by Pallas Textiles: Industrial interi-

or design reveals – not conceals – building materials, giving classic looks an edgy undertone. It combines time-honored yet contemporary pieces with a range of other aesthetics that are as much about style as function. The Loft Collec-tion evokes this coherence of contradictions by giving chic vintage aesthetics an urban edge. www.pallastextiles.com

-SILVER: Raw Materials Collection by HBF Textiles: De-signed in partnership with Elodie Blanchard, Raw Materials aims to make the office a ‘second home’ by adding warmth and humble designs to the workplace. The six new fabrics range from natural and simple tones to abstract and spon-taneous patterns, meant to capture the essence of the yarn engaged. Double Stitch, Sideways, Outdoor Check, and Ital-ian Wool can be used with simple line furniture and lighter woods in an open, airy office environment. Scribble XS and Scribble XL are woven versions of Ms. Blanchard’s stitched and painted artwork. www.hbftextiles.com

-INNOVATION: PRFM by Carnegie: PFRM is an active-wear-inspired upholstery collection from Carnegie in col-laboration with Gensler. The designs take inspiration from the strength, durability and boldness of modern athletic ap-parel. The eight-pattern collection aims to deliver function, comfort and durability through high-performance material technology. www.carnegiefabrics.com

Space Dividers: SILVER - SiS Ergo, Aura™

Surfacing Materials: GOLD - National Wood Solutions, Compact Wood

Textiles: Upholstery: GOLD - Pallas, Loft

Textiles: Upholstery: SILVER - HBF, Raw Materials Collection

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>Walls, Movable-GOLD: SQAPE by Maars Living Walls: SQAPE is a high-

quality steel wall system. All functions are fully integrated in the wall, resulting in a sleek surface with a concealed door, no visible doorframe, integrated door handle, and no vis-ible hinges because of its pivot construction. The acoustic performance of SQAPE goes up to STC = 62dB and has been approved for 120 minutes fire resistance to European standards. Since SQAPE is made of steel, the wall has the advantages of being sustainable, magnetic, stable, and hygienic. www.maarslivingwalls.com

-SILVER: Acoustical Sliding Door by Maars Living Walls: Acoustical Sliding Door is third-party-lab tested to seal the entire door for superior acoustic performance, keep-ing sound in (or out) up to 35 decibels. It is comprised of soundproof glass and seals on all four sides – top, bottom, left and right. When closing the door, a special profile catch-es the door in between two sealing profiles/gaskets. The bottom part of the door uses a drop seal, which provides additional soundproofing. The door can be integrated in all of Maars Living Walls’ systems. www.maarslivingwalls.com

>Wall Treatments-GOLD: -GOLD: Transcend™ by Suzanne Tick by Skyline

Design: See description in Architectural & Decorative Glass, above.

-SILVER: Wall Coverings by DuChateau: DuChateau wall coverings are an artful play of geometry, representing a re-imagined natural world that highlights the beauty of positive and negative space. Light and shadow dance across the natural tonalities of the wood. This product line features rich surface treatments and 13 bold colors. www.duchateau.com

-EDITORS’ CHOICE: -GOLD: Transcend™ by Suzanne Tick by Skyline Design: See description in Architectural & Decorative Glass, above.

Textiles: Upholstery: INNOVATION - Carnegie, PFRM

Movable Walls: GOLD - Maars Living Walls, SQAPE

Movable Walls: SILVER - Maars Living Walls, Acoustical Sliding Door

Wall Treatments: SILVER - DuChateau, Wall Coverings

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-GOLD: Drapery and Sheers Collection by Innovations: This collection of 16 patterns, re-launched and expanded this summer with 80 new colorways, addresses the full range of design needs: solid sheers, dim-out draperies, tex-tures and large-scale designs. Most are double-width, up to 130 inches wide for floor-to-ceiling continuous installations. The textiles are all fire-retardant, woven with combinations of FR polyester and Trevira CS. Innovations was the only 6th Floor winner, not listed as an official NeoCon exhibitor. www.innovationsusa.com

-SILVER: Net Works by Carnegie: A collection of new draperies by Creation Baumann for Carnegie, Net Works draws inspiration from activewear, a fashion movement founded on high performance fabrics that move with the body. The Net Works Collection uses the latest in knit tech-nology to create three simple and vibrant nets that move and drape beautifully. www.carnegiefabrics.com

-INNOVATION: WhisperShade® DC Electronic Drive Unit by MechoSystems: The WhisperShade® DC Electronic Drive Unit is a powerful and very quiet low-voltage motor for shades, compatible with the MechoNet™ roller shade automation system. It features customizable preset shade positions and rotation speed, plus built-in networking capa-bility. www.mechosystems.com

Lighting, Technology, and Accessories Category Winners

>Lighting: Decorative-GOLD: Linear Wood LED Lighting by West Elm Work-

space with Inscape: With sleek silhouettes, Linear Wood is an integrated LED lighting collection featuring wood and brass components. It includes a pendant, task lamp and floor lamp. www.westelmworkspace.com

Window Treatments: GOLD - Innovations, Drapery and Sheers Collection

Window Treatments: SILVER - Carnegie, Net Works

Window Treatments: INNOVATION - MechoSystems, WhisperShade® DC Electronic Drive Unit

Decorative Lighting: GOLD - West Elm Workspace with Inscape, Linear Wood LED Lighting

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a high efficiency, modular LED lighting system. Horizontal and vertical components are available in one-foot incre-ments up to 10 feet, and can connect to one another to provide long uninterrupted runs. Curves and corners allow for creative and dramatic displays that dip under ceiling infrastructure, run parallel to existing piping or change di-rection from ceiling to wall to floor mounting. Each PipeLight component offers seamless construction, reducing light leak effects, and lit from end to end using a 6-sided internal board and heat sink system to produce an even, ethereal glow. http://barbican.ca

>Lighting: Task/Desktop, Furniture-Integrated-GOLD: Splitty Desk Lamp by Koncept: Splitty Desk Lamp

gets its name from its joint design, which makes this lamp one of the most flexible lights in the Koncept collection. When illuminated, the wide LED head casts an even glow thanks to the fully diffused light panel. It performs as a radi-ant ambient light as well as a functional task light. A small, indented button near the joint on the LED head turns the lamp on and off or dims the brightness with just a touch. Concealed by the base joint is a USB port to power any USB-compatible device. An optional occupancy sensor is available. www.koncept.com

-SILVER: Infinity by Humanscale: The Infinity LED task light embodies performance, beauty and superb user expe-rience in a sleek design. Illuminated indicator lights appear when the user approaches, and after selecting preferred brightness out of nine available levels, the indicator lights disappear to reduce visual clutter. Constant torque ‘forever hinges’ allow for seamless adjustment, so the user can posi-tion the light to suit personal ergonomic preference. Cables are hidden from view and run internally throughout the length of the precision machined aluminum arm. www.humanscale.com

>Office Accessories-GOLD: HOVR by Active Ideas: HOVR was developed

with the support and validation from the Mayo Clinic and the University of Illinois at Chicago to incorporate NEAT™ (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis). It introduces physi-cal movement into the workplace without reducing produc-tivity as the user engages in multi-directional leg movement while sitting. Two models are available – one that attaches to the underside of the desk and one with an independent stand. It also has activity tracking capabilities to monitor calorie expenditure via Bluetooth. www.hovr.pro

Decorative Lighting: SILVER - Barbican, PipeLight

Task/Desktop Lighting: GOLD - Koncept, Splitty Desk Lamp

Task/Desktop Lighting: SILVER - Humanscale, Infinity Task Light

Office Accessories: GOLD - Active Ideas, HOVR

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neocon-SILVER: Zones Easels, Storage Carts, Food Trolley and

Accessories by Teknion: The Zones furniture collection is expanding to offer new products that promote new plan-ning paradigms. The enhancements include freestanding screens, soft seating, casual tables, new worksurfaces and lighting that allow users to create more casual settings. New accessories include Tech Easels, Coatcheck easels, desk-edge screens, collaborative storage and food trolleys that integrate well with existing Teknion systems. The enhance-ments help designers add warm, soft, residential elements to the workspace. www.teknion.com

>Plumbing Fixtures-GOLD: Verge with WashBar Technology by Bradley

Corp.: Verge with WashBar Technology is a completely touchless all-in-one hand washing system. The unit inte-grates the Verge basin along with the WashBar, a chrome-plated stainless steel fixture that houses soap, water and dryer in a single component. LED lighting and icons help orient the user. Engineered to balance airflow and noise for a better user experience, the dryer and bowl were designed to work together to ensure that water stays in the basin without splashing onto the floor or walls. The Verge basin is made with Bradley’s Evero Natural Quartz, a resilient natu-ral composite material that’s easily molded into seamless shapes. Its non-porous surface does not support microbial growth and is easy to clean. http://info.bradleycorp.com/en/verge-washbar

>Signage & Wayfinding-SILVER: Applaud by Takeform: Applaud is a flexible dis-

play system designed for recognizing individuals important to an organization, such as honorees, members and donors. www.takeform.net

>Software for Specifications-GOLD: Visual Interactive Studio by Mohawk Group: VIS

provides 2D floor perspectives, 3D room scenes, and high resolution renderings of a designer’s flooring creation, cul-minating in a fully immersive virtual experience. http://neocon.mohawkgroup.com/vis/

-SILVER: Snowsound Analysis Software by Snowsound USA: Snowsound Acoustic Analysis Software is a proprietary acoustic simulation tool designed to help architects and de-signers specify and present accurate acoustic solutions and recommendations to their clients. www.snowsoundusa.com

Office Accessories: SILVER - Teknion, Zones Easels, Storage Carts, Food Trolley and Accessories

Plumbing: GOLD - Bradley Corp., Verge with Wash Bar Technology

Signage: SILVER - Takeform, Applaud

Software: GOLD - Mohawk Group, Visual Interactive Studio

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>Technology-Integrated Solutions-GOLD: Falcon Low Voltage Power and Lighting by

Falcon: Falcon’s Caruso Acoustic Panels combine with Nextek Power Systems’ technology to deliver both acousti-cal solutions and fully integrated low-voltage LED lighting and controls. Falcon’s ceiling hung, wall mounted and free standing solutions maximize the acoustics of any space and feature an open cell foam with a 3-dimensional structure that allows sound waves to dissipate within the material. Nextek’s LED lighting creates ambient light that enhances visual appeal and is inexpensive, safe and easy to install. www.falconproducts.com

-SILVER: Casper Cloaking Technology by Designtex: Casper™ Cloaking Technology is an architectural film for glass that obscures digital screens to outside view. It acts as a smart shield to ensure data privacy, while providing visual transparency in the built environment. The Casper product offering also includes a suite of graphic patterns that pro-vide an additional layer of subtle visual privacy. The cloak-ing technology can either be used on its own or combined with a Casper Graphic layer. www.designtex.com

-INNOVATION: Casper Cloaking Technology by Designtex: See above.

-INNOVATION: Networked Locking System by Gantner Technologies: This is said to be the market’s most powerful electronic locking solution for employee lockers in flexible office environments such as activity-based-workspace, hoteling, benching or hot-desking. Rather than requiring mechanical keys or combinations, the system uses pre-existing employee-id cards, mobile phone or wearables as locker keys. It includes web-based locker management software. www.gantner.com

>Technology Support-SILVER: Arc by SBFI North America: ARC is a new

monitor support arm for single or twin screen applications. It allows precise monitor positioning and can be tailored for any weight between two kg and 10 kg simply by turning the adjuster. Every adjustment and attachment is intuitive and entirely tool-free. www.sbfi.com

Software: SILVER - Snowsound, Analysis Software

Technology Integrated: GOLD - Falcon, Low Voltage Power and Lighting

Technology Integrated: INNOVATION - Gantner Technologies, Networked Locking System

Technology Integrated: SILVER - Designtex, Casper Cloaking Technology

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-SILVER: SnapCab Pod by SnapCab featuring Corn-ing® Gorilla® Glass: SnapCab Pod S (1-2 people), Pod M (2-4 people), and Pod L (4-6 people) deliver quiet, private spaces for phone calls, video conferencing, meetings, focus time and more. These units are designed for assembly within 90 minutes and offer a short lead time for building out or converting vast spaces in tight time frames. Electrical and ventilation components come assembled for a simple plug-and-play installation. www.snapcab.com n

Technology Support: SILVER - SBFI North America, Arc Workplace Technologies: SILVER - Corning, Snap Cab Pod

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r-d connectionRESEARCH-DESIGN CONNECTIONActivity-based Work Environments: An Assessmentby Sally Augustin, Ph.D.

Hoendervanger and his colleagues studied activity-based work (ABW) environments because “Despite their growing popularity among organisa-tions, satisfaction with activity-based work (ABW) environments is found to be below expectations. Research also suggests that workers typically do not switch frequently, or not at all, be-tween different activity settings.”

Via questionnaires filled out by thousands of people working in ABW environments the team learned that

“Satisfaction ratings of the 4 percent of the respondents who switched several times a day appeared to be significantly above average. Switching frequency was found to be positively related to heterogeneity of the activity profile [diversity of activities], share of communication work and external mobility [so, for example, more diver-sity of activities was linked to more switching]…Our findings suggest that satisfaction with ABW environments might be enhanced by stimulating workers to switch more frequently. However, as strong objections against switching were observed and switch-ing frequently does not seem to be compatible with all work patterns, this will presumably not work for everyone. Many workers are likely to be more satisfied if provided with an assigned (multifunctional) workstation.” n

Jan Hoendervanger, Iris De Been, Nico Van Yperen, Mark Mobach, and Casper Albers. 2016. “Flexibility In Use: Switching Behaviour and Satis-

faction in Activity-Based Work Envi-ronments.” Journal of Corporate Real Estate, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 48-62.

Sally Augustin, PhD, a cognitive sci-entist, is the editor of Research Design Connections (www.researchdesigncon-nections.com), a monthly subscription newsletter and free daily blog, where recent and classic research in the social, design, and physical sciences that can inform designers’ work are presented in straightforward language. Readers learn about the latest re-search findings immediately, before they’re available elsewhere. Sally, who is a Fellow of the American Psycho-logical Association, is also the author of Place Advantage: Applied Psychol-ogy for Interior Architecture (Wiley, 2009) and, with Cindy Coleman, The Designer’s Guide to Doing Research: Applying Knowledge to Inform Design (Wiley, 2012). She is a principal at Design With Science (www.designwith-science.com) and can be reached at sallyaugustin@designwithscience.com.

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NOTEWORTHY>Jeff Lorenger was ap-pointed as President, Office Furniture at HNI Corp., reporting to Chairman, Presi-dent and CEO Stan Askren. Mr. Lorenger joined HNI Corporation in 1998 and has since held multiple executive level positions, with broad experience in corporate and operating company roles, in all HNI furniture markets and segments. “Jeff is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of executing strategic plans and initiatives,” said Mr. Askren. Read More

>Ruth Lynford was the hon-oree at IDLNY’s 2nd Annual “Evening at the Intrepid” Gala on Jun. 1. Colleagues, friends and supporters of the interior design industry joined together for sunset cocktails & refreshments on the his-toric Intrepid aircraft carrier overlooking the Hudson. A special sweepstakes was held for a Humanscale Freedom Headrest chair, kindly donat-ed by IDLNY’s Corporate level sponsor. Ms. Lynford was honored for her contributions

and efforts toward the interior design profession. She spoke about the history of IDLNY, an organization she founded in 1984 with the mission is to inform and educate New York legislative and regulatory bod-ies, interior designers, and consumers about the issues facing the interior design pro-fession. IDLNY also continu-ally monitors legislation that could affect the practice of interior design and serves as a representative coalition for this process. Read More

>ASID named the recipients of its sixth annual Transform Grant. The annual award, made possible through the support of the Donghia Foundation, funds evidence-based research projects that investigate the impact of interior design on a particular topic. This year the topic is designing spaces to sup-port well-being for all. The seed grant of $30,000 was awarded to an interdisciplin-ary team from Virginia Tech for their proposal to identify cost-effective ways to design and modify homes to make active living and aging in place a viable option for low-income seniors. The re-search grant of $70,000 was awarded to HKS, Inc. for their proposal to build a sensory well-being hub at Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago and to test the im-pact of the built environment on high school students with low-functioning autism and other behavioral disabilities. Read More

>Be Original Americas fully funded the Kickstarter Campaign to support its 2nd Annual Student Design Fellowship. $20,901 was raised in total, surpassing the original goal of $20,000. During NYCxDesign, the organization was granted a booth at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair at the Jacob K. Javits Center in NYC. Attendees were given a chance to donate on-the-spot to the Kickstarter, graffiti knockoffs of iconic chairs, and learn about featured original designs by Vitra, Herman Miller, Kartell, Fritz Hansen and Emeco. In just its second year, the robust fellowship program features trips to showrooms, factories, and design headquarters,

not only across the United States, but also overseas in Europe as well. For the first time, the fellows will go abroad for a 4-day immersive education and experience at the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany. This year’s fellows are Irene Lee, a junior studying Design and Envi-ronmental Analysis at Cornell University, and Tom Groom, a double-major in Industrial and Graphic Design and Art minor at UIC. Read More

>BuzziSpace won Best of Competition at this year’s IIDA/Contract Magazine Showroom and Booth Design Competition at NeoCon. The company’s 10th Floor space, designed by BuzziSpace Studio, was the winner in the Small Showroom (Under

Ruth Lynford BuzziSpace NeoCon showroom

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officenewswire4,000sf) category. The Large Showroom winner was Steel-case. Floor 7 winners were SurfaceWorks for Large Booth and TURF Design for Small Booth. Read More

>DIFFA/Chicago’s Gala 29, held on Jun. 10 at the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago, brought together more than 500 design enthusiasts and raised $450,000. This year featured for the first time a VIP cocktail event hosted by Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen the event’s honorary co-chairs and co-CEOs of Gensler. This special pre-event allowed individuals ac-cess to a private party prior to the opening of the gala. The VIP ticket, which also gives guests entrée to the gala, saw a tremendous response via ticket sales. Expertly emceed by TV’s Catherine De Orio of “Check, Please!,” Gala 29 also featured a series of inspiring presentations as well as its highly anticipated live auction and raffle, featuring exclusive and rarely available

experiences and offerings. Kicking off the Live Appeal were two of the organiza-tion’s biggest fundraisers. Jim Keane, president and CEO of Steelcase, and Tom Karras representing Gianni, pledged $20,000 each to DIFFA/Chicago’s endowment. Read More

>ICFF® celebrated increased attendance at its recently concluded 29th edition. This year, a significantly expanded show took place all on one level of the Jacob K. Javits Center from May 21-24. It welcomed more than 300 new exhibitors and more

than 500 returning brands. Plans are well underway for the 30th edition of ICFF, May 20-23, 2018. “This year’s ICFF was bigger and bet-ter than ever,” said Kevin O’Keefe, ICFF show director. “The show being all one one floor gave a cohesive look and feel to the beautiful booth displays our brands created, and to the energy brought to the show floor by our loyal attendees.” Read More

>Sherwin-Williams revealed its 2018 Colormix® Color Forecast. Sue Wadden, the company’s director of color marketing, led the team that identified 36 colors drawing from fashion, nature, pop culture and global design, to create three Colormix palettes

said to predict the colors “that will drive conversation and inspiration for the coming year.” The palettes are Sincer-ity, Affinity and Connectivity. Sincerity, featuring hushed tones, reflects the growing need for minimalism, daily meditation and the concept of lagom – “just enough.” Affinity, including pops of peacock color and fuch-sia with grounded browns, reflects wanderlust and need for connecting with new places and cultures. Connec-tivity, inspired by virtual reality and youth culture, includes orange, violets, digital greens and high-def yellow. Read More

>Sherwin-Williams also an-nounced the winners of its seventh annual Student De-sign Challenge. In addition to national recognition, contest winners are receiving cash prizes up to $2,500. New this year, $1,000 will also be awarded to the design school that first place winners attend. Celebrity designers Cynthia Rowley and Vern Yip, along with Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams, selected the winners of this year’s contest, three in

DIFFA Chicago Gala 29: Jim Keane, Andy Cohen, Diane Hoskins, and Tom Karras Sherwin Williams 2018 Colormix® Forecast palettes L-R: Sincerity, Affinity, Connectivity

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the residential category and three in commercial. In addi-tion, there was one Facebook fan favorite winner in each category. Regan Adair, a stu-dent at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), won first place in residential design for a modern residence inspired by a carved Asian lacquered box, which incorporated jeweled and earthy tones. Courtney Christensen, a student from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, won first place in the commercial design category for her re-imagined e-commerce center (pictured) that combined organic elements with bright colors. Read More

RE-SITED>Kelly Capp joined Ware Malcomb’s Los Angeles office as Director, Interior Ar-chitecture & Design. In this role, she is responsible for the growth and management of the Interior Architecture & Design Studio and oversees all interiors projects for the firm’s Los Angeles office. Ms. Capp has more than 15 years of award-winning design and management experience in the architectural and interior

design industries. With a deep knowledge of the design process, she is involved in every phase of a project from concept through comple-tion. In addition to teaching architecture and environmen-tal design, her background includes experience in all levels of the design and con-struction process on projects throughout the United States and China. Read More

>Robert Fini joined Ce-rami & Associates, Inc. as a principal in the firm’s Technology Group. Based in Cerami’s Philadelphia office, he is in charge of managing multidiscipline projects with a focus on audiovisual technol-ogy systems for clients in the corporate, institutional, hos-pitality, healthcare, and gov-ernmental markets. He was selected for this post based on his ability and experience

in project planning, design, and delivery, in addition to his exceptional interpersonal skills. A dynamic leader and a perceptive communicator, he shepherds clients through the complexities of construction and technology using tested consultative processes and creative technology applica-tions. He operated his own Philadelphia-based consulting practice, FutureSys Design, for more than 15 years. Immediately before taking the position with Cerami, he relocated briefly to New York where he headed multimedia and audiovisual practice for PTS Consulting. Read More

>Jennifer K. Harmon joined Milliken as its new vice president of the specialty in-teriors business, part of the company’s Performance & Protective Textiles Division. Ms. Harmon, who was previ-ously vice president of design and interim vice president of sales at True Textiles, Inc., will be responsible for lead-ing Milliken’s growth in the market of specialty interiors textiles which includes both the commercial and residen-tial market. With more than 25 years of leadership experi-ence in the textile industry, she brings a combination of

business management and textile design and develop-ment skills to the business. At True Textiles, she was instrumental in developing in-novative platforms for product offerings to better reach the target audience to grow sales. Prior to True Textiles, she worked for a variety of market leaders, including Tietex International, Victor Studio, Chatham and US Woven Labels. Read More

>Cynthia Keeffe joined HDR’s San Francisco archi-tecture studio as a regional director for Health, focusing on the west coast region. Ms. Keeffe has more than 30 years of experience in architectural project manage-ment, planning and design, and construction administra-tion specializing in healthcare facility new construction and renovation projects. She has led complex healthcare and research laboratory projects involving master planning, functional space program-ming, and design and construction administration. She also served as chairman of the Advanced Education Committee with the American College of Healthcare Archi-

Sherwin Williams Student Design Challenge: First Place - Commercial design by Courtney Christensen

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officenewswiretects and, for several years, developed and moderated the ACHA’s Master’s series. She is LEED BD+C accredited and committed to incorporat-ing sustainable practice into design solutions. Read More

>Rick Kilmer joined Knoll, Inc. as president of HOLLY HUNT, working with Founder, CEO and Creative Director Holly Hunt. He succeeds David Schutte, who was named Executive Vice President – Specialty Busi-nesses, earlier this year. Most recently, Mr. Kilmer served as president of Flor, the resi-dential carpet tile division of Interface with a multi-channel e-commerce, showroom and catalog presence. Prior, he held positions with Janus et Cie and Kohler, where he served as general manager of Kallista, a boutique brand. Commenting on Mr. Kilmer’s

appointment, Knoll CEO Andrew Cogan said, “Rick brings a great track record of operating stand-alone brands within a larger organization as well as working alongside the founders of a creatively-led business.” Read More

>Pam Randles joined Kim-ball Office as a Director of Strategic Accounts. Her most recent position was with Shaw Industries as vice-president of Strategic Accounts. Prior to joining Shaw Industries, she served for 16 years at Herman Miller as a global ac-count manager. Ms. Randles has more than 20 years’ lead-ership experience in the com-mercial interiors industry and focuses on partnering with Fortune 500 companies to build strategic partnerships. She has a strong background in information technology as well as training and mentor-ing. Read More

>Eric Stroud joined Studio TK as vice president of sales. Based in New York, he will be responsible for leading all Studio TK sales activities in the U.S. Previously, Mr. Stroud held positions at Fos-ter + Partners as an architect, and he has more than seven years of sales experience

with M2L and Knoll as well as Studio TK. “Eric brings over 12 years of U.S. and international experience in our industry to his new role,” said Studio TK Charlie Bell. “He is uniquely qualified to lead all sales activities for Studio TK in the U.S. and will play an influential role in marketing as well,” said Charlie Bell, president, Studio TK. “Eric’s market insight and exceptional communication skills will allow him to create meaningful relationships with all Studio TK stakeholders.” Read More

>WallGoldfinger’s Wash-ington, DC, representative group, Design Products, Inc., has grown to include two new experienced members. Design Products, based in Alexandria, VA, is a more than 50-year-old company and one of the oldest independent sales representative groups in the nation. Principal Alisa Lange joined the company in 1990 and purchased it in 2001. She has been repre-senting WallGoldfinger since 2013. In April, Design Prod-ucts merged with The Rep Group, resulting in the addi-tion of Julian McMichael and

Mark Elledge as new part-ners to Ms. Lange. The new company retains the name of Design Products, Inc.

Julian McMichael graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in architecture. He has since worked for a general contrac-tor, at a furniture dealership and at an international design and architecture firm before starting his own manufactur-ers’ representative firm, The Rep Group, with Mr. Elledge in 2015.

Mark Elledge has worked in the contract furniture market since 2008, first as a project manager for a furniture dealership and then in sales. Read More

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officenewswireENVIRONMENT>ASID’s Washington, DC headquarters is the first space in the world to achieve both Platinum Level Certification for the WELL Building Standard™ under WELL v1 and LEED Certified Platinum under the LEED ID+C rating system. These are the highest recognitions awarded by the International WELL Building Institute™ and the U.S. Green Build-ing Council. The 8,500 sq.ft. office space, designed by Perkins+Will, incorporates the most innovative health and wellness design features, and has sustainability as a central philosophy. It features human-centric design elements including biophilic design strategies, which introduce natural ele-ments into a space to help reduce stress and increase

air quality; sound masking systems; rigorous water qual-ity standards; and a circadian lighting system developed to expand efficiency by help-ing to regulate the body’s physiological processes. These design foundations are coupled with policies and procedures that empha-size employee health and productivity. Fresh fruit and vegetables are provided, sit/stand desks are present at workstations, and a wellness room is available to provide mental breaks, among count-less other features. Through funding by the ASID Foundation, the office is serv-ing as a living laboratory for the design community. The positive impact of the office is demonstrated through some of the pre-/post-occupancy research conducted to-date. The indoor environmental

attributes (i.e., lighting, acoustics, and CO2 levels) show that the ASID office is a healthier environment. An as-sessment of key performance indicators of an innovative workplace, using the CAP-TIW© worksheet, also shows an increase in all parameters, placing the ASID HQ office above the benchmark data. Additionally, research by Cornell University found that employee satisfaction on the environmental quality of the office increased significantly, as did overall job satisfaction, perceived support by the organization, and perceived organizational productivity. Read More

>The Center for Active De-sign entered a strategic part-nership with BOMA Canada and Fitwel. This partnership aligns the strengths of BOMA BEST, the leading Canadian

sustainable building certifica-tion with Fitwel, the premier health-promoting building certification. Both certification programs represent a cost-ef-fective, high-impact approach to transforming existing buildings. Development of a crosswalk between Fitwel and BOMA BEST to identify over-lapping strategies between the two systems is underway, with expected publication in Fall 2017. The BOMA BEST program is Canada’s largest environmental assessment and certification program for existing buildings in Canada, with more than 2,500 build-ings certified in Canada today, and a growing presence in the U.S. Fitwel, launched last year, has established itself as the healthy workplace market leader, already impacting more than 165,000 employ-ees. Read More

>Humanscale received the 2017 Manufacturer Visionary Award from the International Living Future Institute. The company was cited for its commitment to transparency, completion of the Living Prod-uct Challenge, and overall mission to create a future that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. Its Sustainability Program includes a variety of initiatives in addition to those estab-lished by the International Liv-ing Future Institute. Human-scale is a founding member of the Net Positive Project, a coalition of companies from around the globe that believe financial success and creat-ing a net positive impact on the earth and its inhabitants

ASID DC Headquarters. Photo credit: Eric Laignel

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officenewswireare not mutually exclusive. “It’s been exciting to see Hu-manscale fully embrace the Living Product Challenge and extend the ethos behind the challenge to new programs and goals,” said James Con-nelly, Director of the Living Product Challenge. “We hope other companies are inspired by its impressive commitment to sustainability and transpar-ency and follow their lead.” Read More

>United Interiors formed a strategic alliance with Lori Tierney, President of consult-ing firm Tierney Manage-ment, LLC to deepen its commitment to WELL Build-ing and Sustainability in its corporate offerings. Califor-nia-based United Interiors, a Kimball Select Dealer, has offices in Irvine, Woodland Hills and soon in Downtown L.A. “Adding Lori Tierney to our management team as a Principal expands our dedication to WELL Building and Sustainability issues that is the future,” said United Interiors President Michael Cohen. “Lori’s experience as the Co-Founding Chair of the LA Business Council Sustainability Summit for the past 12 years, her service on the Energy and Environment Committee, the Architec-tural Awards Committee, and service on the steering committee that passed Green building legislation in the City of Los Angeles, uniquely qualifies her for her position.” Lori Tierney noted, “I am delighted to bring my knowl-edge gained as a consultant to DELOS ™ and the WELL

Building Standard ™, provid-ing development and educa-tional outreach for wellness in the workplace in Los Angeles, to United Interiors. Under Michael Cohen’s leadership, he has directed the United Interiors division to becoming the largest West Coast Kimball Office Dealership, and led the UI team into the international markets of the Middle East and China.” Read More

PROJECTS>IIDA on Jun. 12 unveiled its new international head-quarters. Sited in an iconic Mies van der Rohe tower at 111 E. Wacker Dr. in the heart of downtown Chicago, the 17,000sf space offers sweeping views of the city and the Chicago River and puts human potential at the forefront. It was designed by Contract magazine’s 2016 Designer of the Year, Todd Heiser, IIDA, Design Principal and Studio Design Leader in Gensler’s D.C. office. The project’s essential design intent is that place, people,

culture, and brand matter in the workplace. Herman Miller’s innovative Living Office concept serves as the backbone of the project. Other manufactur-ers contributing product to the landmark space include Adotta, Agati, Daltile, Delta Lighting, Formica Corporation, IdeaPaint, Johnsonite a Tarkett Company, Knoll Textiles, Lind-sey Adelman, Maya Romanoff, Maharam, McGrory Glass, MechoShade, Mohawk In-dustries, MOSS, OFS Brands, Shaw Contract Group, Sherwin Williams, Sicis, Tandus Cen-tiva a Tarkett Company, 3M, Thomas Interiors, Tuohy, and USG. The space is a next-generation model of living design, serving as a home base for the asso-ciation’s 25 employees and for design industry professionals at large. It features light-filled offices and conference rooms and an array of inviting public areas for people to meet and collaborate. An elegant mosaic-tiled entryway opens to a clean white canvas that allows the office’s expansive city views to captivate and motivate. Pops of color come

from unexpected places: a resilient floor with floral design that punctuates select work spaces with playful flourishes. The headquarters’ state-of-the-art IDEA Studio is a hub of social and educational activity both day and night with a variety of events for the design community planned through-out the year. “The opportunity to create the new IIDA Headquarters spoke directly to my passion to redefine design’s purpose,” said Mr. Heiser, who uses his architectural background and interior design acumen to design groundbreaking environments that respond to the evolving needs of today’s workplace and to enhance the human condition. “I found endless inspiration from all aspects of this project: the physical space, which is stunning, and the world-class lineup of manufacturers who contributed to this high-profile and large-scale project. And, most of all, I was inspired by the driven and determined people who are the heart and soul of this visionary associa-tion.” Read More

IIDA HQ Photo credit Michelle Litvin Studio

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>Lehrer Architects LA, wasthe Best of Competition winner of IIDA’s 44th annual Interior Design Competition for its project, the Milken Community Schools Guerin Family Institute and Archi-tecture + Design Institute, Los Angeles, CA. “For more than 40 years, the IIDA Inte-rior Design Competition has recognized the highest level of design achievement from firms whose innovation and creative execution pushes the boundaries of what interior environments can achieve,” said IIDA Executive Vice

President and CEO Cheryl S. Durst. “Lehrer Architects LA created a bold, flexible design that elevates the learning experience, allowing for the space to change and grow with students and educators.” The jury panel for the compe-tition included Carlos Madrid, Lead Designer, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP; Jon Otis, Founder and Principal of OlA – Object Agency; and Suzanne Tick, Founder, Su-zanne Tick Inc. “Milken Com-munity Schools Guerin Family Institute and Architecture + Design Institute represents

a beautiful architectural and interior solution that engages the environment and the user,” said Otis, on behalf of the jury. “The holistic approach conveys a real sense of joy, which translates beautifully to the learning process.” Read More

EVENTS>Registration for the IIDA NY Summer/Fall 2017 NCIDQ Study Group is now open. Participation is free for IIDA NY members and $30.00 for non-members. To participate in the Study Group, attendees must be eligible to take the exam, and also plan to register for at least two exam sections this fall. Mentee Registration closes on Friday, Jun. 30. IIDA NY is holding an interest session for Study Group reg-istrants only on Monday, Jul. 10. Read More

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businessBUSINESS AFFAIRS>Herman Miller, Inc. plans to issue its fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2017 earnings press release after market close on Wednesday, Jul. 5. A conference call webcast to discuss its re-sults is scheduled for Thursday, Jul. 6, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. www.hermanmiller.com/about-us/investors.html

>HNI Corp. on Jun. 8 announced revised revenue and earnings expectations for the second quarter and fiscal year 2017. Re-porting slower than anticipated sales in its supplies-driven office furniture business, HNI now expects second quarter non-GAAP earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $0.41 to $0.46 compared to its prior guidance of $0.65 to $0.72. Second quarter consolidated organic sales growth is expected to be in the range of 0-1% compared to the previous guidance of 4-7%.

“We are navigating an increasingly dynamic environment in our supplies-driven business,” said HNI Chairman, President, and CEO Stan Askren. “In the short term, our results are being negatively impacted by accelerating channel shifts and timing of orders. We continue to respond to the changing environment by investing in new products and selling capabilities and accelerat-ing our initiatives around quick ship, direct fulfillment.

“Many of our large dealer-distributors are transitioning to more direct fulfillment from us. We’re seeing destocking of wholesalers’ inventory, which is contributing to a faster than expected sales decline in the wholesale channel. In addition to this channel disruption, we’re also experiencing unfavorable order timing.

Orders in the supplies-driven business started the quarter slowly. Although they are recovering, more of our second quarter orders will ship in the third quarter than previously expected. Despite this volatility, we remain optimistic about our market momentum. Our backlog in the supplies-driven business is up substantially compared to the beginning of the quarter. In addition, our con-tract office furniture businesses have strong momentum, and our hearth business is performing well.

“We are in a unique position to take advantage of these channel shifts. We had previously started several initiatives to reposition our supplies-driven model and are now accelerating our moves, which will be implemented over the next year. We remain confi-dent our supplies-driven business will continue to excel and drive long-term value. We are the best total cost producer with the strongest brands and broadest product offering in this segment.”

HNI now estimates full year non-GAAP earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $2.40 to $2.70 and consolidated organic sales to grow 2-5% versus the prior year. This compares to prior guidance of non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $2.80 to $3.10 on organic sales growth of 3-6%. Slower demand in the supplies-driven office furniture business, and to a lesser extent, greater investment in direct fulfillment capability, higher inflation, and competitive pricing pressure are driving the reduced outlook. http://investors.hnicorp.com

>HNI Corp. scheduled its quarterly conference call for inves-tors to discuss second-quarter fiscal 2017 results for Tuesday, Jul. 25, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central). The earn-

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businessings release will be posted the previous day, Monday, Jul. 24, af-ter market close. To participate in the call, please dial 1-877-512-9166; Conference ID 35496202. A live webcast of the call will be available on HNI’s website under Investors – News Releases and Events, where a replay will be available after the call. A telephone replay will also be available through Tuesday, Aug. 1, 10:59 p.m. Central Time at 1-855-859-2056 or 1-404-537-3406; Conference ID 35496202. http://investors.hnicorp.com

>Steelcase Inc. plans to webcast a discussion of its first-quar-ter fiscal year 2018 financial results this Thursday, June 22, 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A link to the webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company’s website, where a replay will be available shortly after the call concludes. The news release detailing the financial results will be issued the previous day, Jun. 21, after the market closes. http://ir.steelcase.com

>USG Corp. and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in their inaugural ‘Commercial Construction Index’ released on Jun. 15, reported high revenue and employment expectations for 2017. Developed with Dodge Data & Analytics, this index is a new quarterly economic indicator designed to gauge what drives the commercial construction industry and its leaders, including specific issues such as backlog of work, new business pipeline, revenue projections, workforce issues, and access to financing. In the current report, Q2 2017, nearly all contractors surveyed – 96% – expect revenues to grow or remain stable this year compared to 2016, with 40% expecting an increase and only 3% expecting a decrease in revenue. Two-thirds (66%) of contractors said they expect to employ more workers in the next six months, indicating growth in a sector that employs approximately 3 million Americans. But 61% of respondents reported difficultly finding skilled workers. The contractors reported the biggest shortages in the concrete, interior finishes/millwork, masonry, electrical, and plumbing trades.

The Index findings are compiled using survey results from contractors within a DD&A panel of more than 2,700 decision makers from across key facets of the commercial construction in-dustry. This first public report was developed using research from previous quarters, which puts into context the state of contractor sentiment in the U.S. building industry. The report looks at the results of three leading indicators – backlog levels, new business opportunities and revenue forecasts – to generate a composite index on a scale of 0-100 that serves as an indicator of health for the contractor segment on a quarterly basis. The Q2 2017 composite index score was 76, representing continued health in the sector. This composite score is up two points from a 74 in the Q1 survey, driven primarily by a bump in the ratio between actual and ideal backlog. New business and revenue results also saw slight increases quarter-over-quarter.

The composite scores from the three drivers of confidence were:

-Backlog: 81, up four points in Q2 over Q1. Contractors’ current average backlog levels represent 81% of their ideal backlog lev-els, up from 77% in Q1. On average, contractors currently hold 9.9 months of backlog, while the ideal amount is 12 months.

-New Business: 77, up two points in Q2. Nearly all contractors continue to report high or moderate confidence in the market. Well over half of contractors (59%) reported high confidence in new business over the next 12 months (up from 51% in Q1), indicating a shift to higher levels of confidence among some respondents.

-Revenues: 71, up two points in Q2. An overwhelming 96% of contractors expect revenues to grow or remain stable in 2017 over 2016. Of those expecting revenue increases, the actual per-centage of expected increases varies widely. Forty percent expect revenue increases of 7% or more in the next 12 months.

“This first-of-its-kind Index was born out of a need to understand the issues that affect commercial construction,” said Jennifer Scanlon, President and CEO of USG. “The Index will deliver criti-cal insights into the future health of the industry. USG is commit-ted to providing solutions for our customers in order to help the entire industry make strong contributions to the U.S. economy. Through the Index we are able to identify areas of strength and pinpoint areas of improvement where industry leaders must focus.”

“The commercial construction industry is a vital engine for the American economy,” said Tom Donohue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber. “The projected growth uncovered in this research is good news for employers and workers, but there is reason for concern in the lack of qualified talent available in vital specialties. To get our economy growing to its full potential, we must ensure that we have a workforce that is ready to fill the available jobs. Each quarter, this first-of-its-kind research will make us smarter about future challenges and inform solutions for our country’s leaders.”

The report looks at the results of three leading indicators – back-log levels, new business opportunities and revenue forecasts – to generate a composite index on a scale of 0-100 that serves as an indicator of health for the contractor segment on a quarterly basis. The Q2 2017 composite index score was 76, representing continued health in the sector. This composite score is up two points from a 74 in the Q1 survey, driven primarily by a bump in the ratio between actual and ideal backlog. New business and revenue results also saw slight increases quarter-over-quarter.

The inaugural Index is, and each quarterly Index published going forward will be, available on the USG website at www.usg.com/news as well as on the website www.CommercialConstructionIn-dex.com.

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> Must be computer profi-cient.

> Recent college graduates encouraged to apply.

> IIDA and/or NEWH membership or affiliation desired.

> Candidate must live in Louisiana.

Please apply online at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=Momtex&jobId=138416&lang=en_US&source=CC3

Sales Representative - Metro New York

Luna Textiles, an innovative, international contract textile company, currently has an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated sales professional.

The individual will have responsibility for the sales and service of the greater New York Metro area.

The ideal candidate will have strong relationships with A & D, furniture manufacturers, dealerships and end-users,

along with considerable knowledge of the consultative and strategic selling process in the contract textiles and furniture industry. Must be sales goal driven, self-motivated, well organized, and have excellent communication and

interpersonal skills. Previous sales experience in the contract furniture industry is required.

Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a cover letter to jbattle@lunatextiles.com.

National Training and Education Specialist - Location Flexible

Arcadia, West-Coast based manufacturer specializing in a broad range of high quality contract seating and table products, is seeking a National Training and Education Specialist to work with our network of independent sales representatives. The primary responsibility of this position involves traveling to each territory and providing training on both new and current products for the company’s two

brands, Arcadia and Encore, with the overall objective to strengthen the knowledge of our sales team on an ongoing basis.

Additional responsibilities include: creating and conducting regional training programs, initiating competitive research and analysis, and collaborating with the sales and marketing divisions to develop video presentations and webinar content.

Qualified individuals will have a minimum of 3 years’ industry related sales experience, either as a furniture representative or at the dealer level. Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, presentation and writing skills are required. Candidate can be based anywhere in the US but major markets preferred, and travel will be approximately 30-50% of the position. Salary commensurate with experience.

Submit resume/salary history to: David Logsdon – Director of Sales, Arcadia – at dlogsdon@arcadiacontract.com.

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Sales Representative - New York City

OFS Brands, a leading supplier of contract furniture, is growing and seeking a new Sales Representative in New York City.

Position Purpose:

To provide best in class service to the contract furniture market including: Corporate clients, government and Higher Eductation vertical markets, Office furniture dealers, designers, and CRE influencers with a focus on product/industry knowledge,

introduction of new product, knowledge of new technologies and innovation as it pertains to furniture solutions and the sales and specification process. Build brand awareness and market trust in OFSB while working within expense guidelines.

Qualifications:

> Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

> Knowledge of the Contract Industry.

> 2-3 years of selling office furniture or other related sales experience.

> Excellent presentation skills required.

> Must be computer profi-cient.

> IIDA and/or NEWH membership or affiliation desired.

> Candidate must live in the NYC metro area

Send your resumé to nyshowroom@ofsbrands.com

Health Care Sales Specialist - New York City

OFS Brands, a leading supplier of contract furniture in the healthcare segment with the Carolina Brand. We are growing and seeking a new Sales Representative in New York City to specialize in Healthcare market sales.

Position Purpose:

To provide best in class service to the healthcare market including: healthcare

provider clients, Office furniture dealers and healthcare designers with a focus on product/industry knowledge, introduction of new product, knowledge of new technologies and innovation as it pertains to healthcare furniture solutions and the sales and specification process. Build brand awareness and market trust in OFS Brands while

working within expense guidelines.

Qualifications:

> Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

> Knowledge of the health-care industry.

> 2-3 years of selling furniture or other related products to the healthcare market.

> Excellent presentation skills required.

> Must be computer profi-cient.

> Candidate must live in the NYC metro area

Send your resumé to nyshowroom@ofsbrands.com