FURNITURE and FURNISHING HANDBOOK OFFICE of FACILITIES MANAGEMENT March 2007 1
CONTENTS Page 1.0 Introduction 4 2.0 Policy 5 3.0 Window Coverings 6 3.1 Blinds 6 3.2 Curtains 7 3.3 Window Tinting 8 3.4 Curtain Dry Cleaning 9 4.0 Wall Furnishings 10 4.1 Whiteboard 10 4.2 Pin boards 10 4.3 Noticeboards 10 4.4 Projection Screen 11 4.5 Shelving 11 2
12 5.1 Classrooms 12 5.1.1 Tables 5.1.2 Chairs 5.2 Computer Room 13 5.2.1 Tables 5.2.2 Chairs 5.3 Standard Office 15 5.3.1 Workstation / Desk / Mobile drawer unit 5.3.2 Bookcase 5.3.3 Meeting table 5.3.4 Desk chair/clerical Chair 5.3.5 Visitor chair 5.3.6 Filing cabinet 5.3.7 Cupboard 5.3.8 Lockers 5.3.9 Mobile Shelving 5.3.10 Suppliers List A, B, C & D 20-24 5.4 Professor/Head of College/Division/Dept/Centre/Office 25 5.4.1 Workstation 5.4.2 Bookcase 5.4.3 Meeting table 5.4.4 Coffee table 5.4.5 Desk chair 5.4.6 Visitor chair 5.4.7 Lounge chair 5.5 Boardroom/Meeting room 29 5.5.1 Conference table 5.5.2 Credenza 5.5.3 Boardroom chairs 5.5.4 Suppliers List A & B 31-32 5.6 Kitchen Whitegoods 33 5.6.1 Microwave 5.6.2 Refrigerator 5.6.3 Bar fridge 5.6.4 Stove 5.6.5 Dishwasher 5.6.6 Kitchen Whitegoods Suppliers List 35 3
Introduction Traditionally, the Office of Facilities Management have been responsible for the organisation of furniture and soft furnishings throughout the University. This has been carried out within a general policy framework, which took into consideration: suitability of product for need value for money equity for all ease of maintenance or replacement co-ordination with colour scheme However, there is now a significant number of requests coming from individual staff members for the design, selection, ordering and/or installation of furniture and furnishings which are neither cost or time effective for Office of Facilities Management to manage. Furniture and furnishings for new capital work projects will continue to be funded by the project and furniture layouts organised by the Architectural Consultant. Ordering of the furniture will be organised by the designated Project Officer. Note, only the nominated suppliers are to be contacted. Minor & Refurbishment Projects will provide only for window coverings eg. blinds/curtains and wall furnishings eg. pin/notice/whiteboards, and shelving. The selection, ordering and installation of these items will be organised by the designated Project Officer. However, all other furniture for minor and refurbishment projects or school replacement needs is to be organised by the Department/Division/College. For ergonomic considerations, refer to the OH & S policies of the Personnel Management Handbook. 4
2.0 Policy Under this new arrangement except for new buildings, Budget Units will be required to directly arrange for all cost purchases and maintenance on all furniture and furnishing requirements including: holland blinds curtains and tracks window tinting pin, whiteboards and noticeboards projection screens loose furniture - chair, desk, table, workstation, bookcase, filing cabinet, cupboards, whitegoods. The supplier may be directly contacted for catalogues, sample selections and furniture layouts. Please refer to the OFM website regarding Space Allocation Guidelines. Budget Units will be responsible for adhering to the usual Supply Office procedures, and the following selection policy principles: identify office size, personnel classification eg. standard/assoc.professor/ Professor/Head of Division/Department in conjunction with furniture requirements, spatial layout for installation purposes and budget. contact supplier for catalogue and colour selection samples furniture laminate colour to be ocean micro or match existing classroom colour (refer to Clause 5.1). Seat shells to be teal or shadow or match existing colour (refer to Clause 5.1) place order adhering to the university s supply procedures establish delivery period and delivery locations with supplier Budget Unit representative to check supply & installation of furniture, defects and obtain warranties & maintenance requirements approve payment 5
3.0 Window Coverings 3.1 Blinds Standard Specification: HOLLAND BLINDS Two year warranty only. Standard refurbishment project furnishing approved only for external windows. Alternate approved furnishing is curtains. Twilight or Seclusion fabric Colour - Chalk (or match existing in new Building) No chain pull type Holland blinds. VERTICAL BLINDS approved for internal glazed partitions only and to be funded by Budget Unit. Note, maintenance cleaning and repair to be funded by Budget Unit. Twilight or Seclusion fabric Colour-Chalk (or special project) VENETIAN BLINDS - approved for Internal Glazed partitions only and to be funded by Budget Unit. Note, maintenance cleaning and repair to be funded by Budget Unit EXTERNAL AWNING - OFM Approval only Supplier: Australian Window Furnishings Pty Ltd (Govt. Contract) Govt. Order Section 338 Victoria Rd RYDALMERE 2116 Contact: Phone: 9848 4710 Fax: 9848 4743 6
3.0 Window Coverings 3.2 Curtains Standard Specification: Alternative external window furnishing to holland blinds if funded by refurbishment/new capital works project. To be funded by Budget Unit if in addition to holland blinds and/or school replacement needs. BLOCK OUT CURTAIN Black Out, Fire Resistant treated,self Coatings 1. Equinox - by Simonson, 17 Colour selection 2. Sundance - by Wilson, 13 Colour Selection SCRIM CURTAIN Acrylic/Polyester/Viscose or Cotton, Fire Resistant Treated by J W Design. 1. Airlie - 3 Colours: Natural, sage & Pacific 2. Southport - 4 Colours: Oyster, Fawn, Magnolia & Oatmeal Supplier: Thrifty Soft Furnishings Pty Ltd 68 Langdon Rd WINSTON HILLS 2153 Postal Address: PO Box 189 WINSTON HILLS 2153 Contact: Phone: 9674 1077 Fax: 9674 2077 7
3.0 Window Coverings 3.3 Window Tinting Standard Specification: OFM approval for reflective bronze/grey solar film on external windows not Block Out Film. Supplier: ` All Protection Tinting 13 Avon Rd NORTH RYDE 2113 Contact: Tel: 9889 2300 Fax: 9889 1605 Supplier: ` Austratint 41 John Radley Avenue DURAL 2158 Contact: Tel: 9651 1888 Fax: 9887 5777 8
3.0 Window Coverings 3.4 Curtain Dry Cleaning Supplier: New Life Dry Cleaners 392 Victoria Road, GLADESVILLE 2111 Contact: Phone: 9879 0718 Fax: 9879 0729 9
4.0 Wall Furnishings 4.1 Whiteboard Standard Specification: Omniplate Porcelain on Steel, Aluminium Framing MU standard Size 1200 x 900 mm OFM approval only for 3.6m wide x 2.4m high vertically Sliding double whiteboards in teaching spaces. 4.2 Pinboard Standard Specification: High density self-recovering cork, aluminium framing 12 colour selection, standard size 1200 x 900 mm Optional sliding glass lockable case. 4.3 Noticeboard Standard Specification: Front runner fabric or velcro, aluminium framing, wide range of colour selection, standard size 1200 x 900 mm. Optional sliding glass lockable case. Supplier: Krost Business Furniture 645 King Street ST PETERS 2044 Contact: Phone: 9557 3055 Fax: 9557 3013 Supplier: BCR Holdings Pty Ltd (Govt. Contract) 296 Princes H way SYLVANIA 2224 Contact: Phone: 9544 7066 Fax: 65810844 10
4.0 Wall Furnishings Supplier: Charles Tims Pty Ltd Unit 3, 12-14 Severn St. ST. MARYS 2760 Contact: Phone: 9833 7444 Fax: 98337888 4.4 Projection Screen Standard Specification: Hanging or tripod screen, MU standard size 1800 x 1500 mm. Supplier: Screen Technics P O Box 745 MOSS VALE 2577 Contact: 4.5 Shelving Phone: (0248) 69 2100 Fax: (0248) 69 2123 Standard Specification: Metal Wall (single or double slot) Strip Shelving, colour - oyster grey or merino white standard size 1200 mm or 914 mm wide x 315 mm deep. Contact OFM for approval if fixing shelves to lightweight framed walls. Supplier: U-Rect-It Pty Ltd 19 Pine Road FAIRFIELD 2165 Contact: Phone: 9632 5766 Fax: 96811730 11
5.1 Classroom Standard Specification: 5.1.1 TABLES Proteus table - 1500 long x 600 deep (2 seat), - 750 long x 600 deep (1 seat) Laminate top with PVC edging, metal framing on 4 powder coated metal tubular legs. 5.1.2 CHAIRS Hobnob side chair no arms, stackable, sled base, polypropylene seat shell, chrome steel legs, Supplier: Sebel Furniture Ltd (govt. contract) 96 Canterbury Road Bankstown 2200 Contact: Phone: 9780 2222 Fax: 9793 3152 Supplier: Krost Business Furniture 645 King St St Peters 2044 Contact: Phone: 9557 3055 Fax: 9557 3013 12
5.2 Computer Room Standard Specification: See attached drawing U-02953/C for computer room layout on page 14 5.2.1 TABLES 1200 long x 900 deep (single) 1800 x 900D (double) Laminate top with PVC edging, metal framing with cable ducted tray Supplier: R E Batger P/L 5 Ferndell Street South Granville 2142 Contact: Phone: 9632 5599 Fax: 9632 2283 CHAIRS Hobnob side chair as per 5.1.2 classroom chairs or task chair (operator) as per 5.3.4 standard office desk chair. 13
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5.3 Standard Office Standard Specification: See attached drawing U-08050A for standard office furniture Page 19 5.3.1 WORKSTATION/Desk & Return desk with slab ends, no drawer, 1800L x 750/900W x 710H x 25mm Thick (desk), 900L x 600W x 710H x 25mm Thick (L or R return) Optional 45 degree splayed corner, workstation 1950L x 1800L x 750W x 710H x 25mm Thick Laminate finish with PVC edging. See supplier List A pages 20 & 21 DESK desk with slab ends, no drawer 1800L x 900 x 710H x 25mmThick (for PC use) 1500L x 750W x 710H x 25mmThick (not for PC use) Laminate finish with PVC edging. See supplier list A pages 20 & 21 MOBILE DRAWER UNIT 2 drawer + 1 filing lockable cabinet, size to fit under desk or workstation. Laminate finish with PVC edging. Colour to match workstation/desk. See Supplier List A Pages 20 & 21 15
5.3.2 BOOKCASE 900W x 300D (or 350) x max.2250h x 25mm Thick Centre fixed + 4 adjustable shelves Laminate finish with PVC edging. See Supplier List A Pages 20 & 21 5.3.3 MEETING TABLE 1200 diameter x 25mmThick bench top, chrome/powder coated base, laminate finish with PVC edging See supplier List A Pages 20 & 21 5.3.4 DESK CHAIR Task chair operator chair No arms, back pitch, medium back height See Supplier list B Page 22 CLERICAL CHAIR with arms, back pitch, medium back height See Supplier list B Page 22 16
5.3.5 VISITOR CHAIR Optional arms, cantilever or sled base AVAILABLE UPHOLSTERY Cord by -Living Fabrics Pioneer by -Macquarie Textiles Atlas, Monument, Plaza by -Instyle Monte Carlo, Empire by -Laine See Supplier List B page 22. 5.3.6 FILING CABINET metal vertical 2/3/4 drawer Lateral metal filing cabinets 2/3/4 drawer See Supplier List C page 23 5.3.7 CUPBOARD double swinging metal doors optional, max. 1990 high, open shelving with no doors max. 2175 high or optional waratah tambour doors max. 1980 high. See Supplier List C page 23 17
5.3.8 LOCKERS single, 2 or 4 door, metal See Supplier List C page 23 5.3.9 MOBILE SHELVING Powder coated metal, standard colour options. See Supplier List C page 23 Note: contact OFM for approval of compactus location in upper floors for structural load impact assessment 18
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SUPPLIERS: List A Workstations, Desk, Bookcases, Meeting Table, Coffee Table, Conference Table Credenza 1. Krost Business Furniture 645 King Street St Peters 2044 Phone: 95573055 Fax: 95573013 2. Sebel Furniture Ltd 96 Canterbury Rd Bankstown 2200 Phone: 97802222 Fax: 9793 3152 3. Sylex Ergonomics 4 6 Bentley Street Wetherill Park 2164 Phone: 97564988 Fax: 97564991 20
SUPPLIERS: List A (cont) 4. Charles Tims Pty Ltd Unit 3/12-14 Severn Street St Mary s 2760 Phone: 98337444 Fax: 98337888 5. GGI Office Systems Pty Ltd P O Box A1122 Sydney South 1235 Level 1, 53-55 Liverpool Street Sydney 2000 Phone: 9264 9003 Fax: 9264 1441 6. Street Furniture Australia Pty Ltd 92 Buckland Street Alexandria 2015 Phone: 9310 1488 Fax: 9318 1343 7. Formway Furniture Pty Ltd Level 1, 75 King Street, SYDNEY 2000 Phone: 9279 3333 Fax: 9279 3366 21
SUPPLIERS List B Desk/Visitor/Boardroom/Lounge Chairs 1. Stem Industries Pty Ltd (desk/visitor chairs) Unit 4/21 Chester Street Camperdown 2050 Phone: 95501399 Fax: 95501251 2. Krost Business Furniture (visitor/b droom/conference lounge chairs) 645 King Street St Peters 2044 Phone: 95573055 Fax: 95573013 3. Sturdy Seating Systems (desk/visitor chairs) 95 Gow Street Padstow 2211 Phone: 97903500 Fax: 97071081 4. Camatic Seating Pty Ltd 70 Mullens Street Balmain 2041 Phone: 9810 2255 Fax: 9810 2099 22
SUPPLIERS List C Filing Cabinet, Cupboard, Lockers, Mobile Shelving. 1. Brownbuilt Pty Ltd (state contract #299) 3 Box Road, Caringbah 2229 Phone: 95260555 Fax: 95251980 2. Statewide Office Furniture Pty Ltd 6-8 Garema Circuit Kingsgrove NSW 2208 Phone: 97503677 Fax: 97506889 3. CSM Office Furniture Solutions 49 Cawarra Rd Carringbah NSW 2229 Phone: 9540 2111 Fax: 9524 2066 4. ABAX Systems Unit 7, 1 Cowpasture Place, Wetherill Park 2164 Phone: 1300 300 369 Fax: 5. Dexion 87 Mars Road, Lane Cove 2066 Phone: 9425 3200 Fax: 9425 3299 23
SUPPLIERS List D Re-Upholstery, Refurbishment, & Polishing Existing Furniture 1. Hanna's Upholstery Unit 6, 108 Ballandella Rd Pendle Hill 2145 Phone: 9636 8311 Fax: 9636 8039 2. Complete Office Refurbishment 8 Box Rd Taren Point 2229 Phone: 9540 5510 Fax: 9540 5520 24
5.4 Professor/Head of College/Division/ Dept./Centre/Office Standard Specification: See attached drawing U-08049A Page 28 For furniture layout. 5.4.1 WORKSTATION open desk, slab ends, no drawer 2100L x 900/750W x 710H x 33mm (desk) 1200L x 600W x 710H x 33mm (L or R return) Optional 45 splayed corner workstation 2100L x 2100L x 750W x 710H x 33mm Thick. Timber veneer finish See Supplier List A Pages 31 & 32 DESK open desk, slab ends, no drawer 2100L x 900W x 710H x 33mm 1800L x 900/750W x 710H x 33mm timber veneer finish See Supplier List A Pages 31& 32 MOBILE DRAWER UNIT 2 drawer + 1 filing lockable cabinet timber veneer finish See Supplier List A Pages 31 & 32 5.4.2 BOOK CASE 900W X 300 or 350D X max. 2250H x 25mm Centre fixed + 4 adjustable shelves Timber veneer finish See Supplier List A Pages 31 & 32 25
5.4.3 MEETING TABLE 1200 diameter x 33mm or 25mm bench thickness with chrome or powder coated base. See Supplier List A Pages 31 & 32 5.4.4 COFFEE TABLE Rectangular, round, square timber veneer finish See Supplier List A Pages 31 & 32 5.4.5 DESK CHAIR Executive chair with arms, medium or high back See Supplier List B Page 33 5.4.6 VISITOR CHAIR With or without arms executive visitor chair See Supplier List B Page 33 26
5.4.7 LOUNGE CHAIR See Supplier List B Page 33 AVAILABLE UPHOLSTERY: Cord by Living Fabrics Pioneer by Macquarie Textiles Atlas, Monument, Plaza by Instyle Monte Carlo, Empire by Laine. 27
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5.5 BOARDROOM/MEETING ROOM 5.5.1 CONFERENCE TABLE Timber veneer or laminate finishes with chrome or powder coated metal base. See Supplier List A Pages 31 29
5.5.2 CREDENZA Sliding/swinging doors, timber veneer or laminate finish See Supplier List A Pages 31 5.5.3 BOARDROOM CHAIR Timber/metal frames, fabric as per Government Contract List Item 5.3.5 See Supplier List B Page 32 30
SUPPLIERS: List A Workstations, Desk, Bookcases, Meeting Table, Coffee Table, Conference Table Credenza 1. Krost Business Furniture 645 King Street St Peters 2044 Phone: 95573055 Fax: 95573013 2. Sebel Furniture Ltd 96 Canterbury Rd Bankstown 2200 Phone: 97802222 Fax: 9793 3152 3. Sylex Ergonomics 4 6 Bentley Street Wetherill Park 2164 Phone: 97564988 Fax: 97564991 4. Charles Tims Pty Ltd Unit 3/12-14 Severn Street St Mary s 2760 Phone: 98337444 Fax: 98337888 31
SUPPLIERS List B Desk/Visitor/Boardroom/Lounge Chairs 1. Stem Industries Pty Ltd (desk/visitor chairs) Unit 4/21 Chester Street Camperdown 2050 Phone: 95501399 Fax: 95501251 2. Krost Business Furniture (visitor/b droom/conference lounge chairs) 645 King Street St Peters 2044 Phone: 95573055 Fax: 95573013 3. Sturdy Seating Systems (desk/visitor chairs) 95 Gow Street Padstow 2211 Phone: 97903500 Fax: 97071081 4. Camatic Seating Pty Ltd 70 Mullens Street Balmain 2041 Phone: 9810 2255 Fax: 9810 2099 32
5.6 KITCHEN WHITEGOODS Standard Specification 5.6.1 MICROWAVE OVEN Panasonic medium size Approx. 32 Litre White Approx. Size: 518W x 301H x 407D 5.6.2 REFRIGERATOR Kelvinator 2 door frost free Approx. 360 litres 5.6.3 BAR FRIDGE Kelvinator or Westinghouse bar Approx 140 litres t 5.6.4 STOVE/COOKER Chef Benchline Electric Upright Cookers with Conventional Oven, Front Control White, 4 radiant hotplates Approx.Size: 540W x 1065H x 630D 33
5.6 KITCHEN WHITEGOODS 5.6.5 RANGEHOOD Chef Retractable 600W, Approx. Size: 180H x 597W x 6306D 5.6.6 DISHWASHER Simpson Approx. Size: 825H x 600W x 580D 5.6.7 WASHING MACHINE Simpson 8 kg (Family size) 34
Kitchen Whitegoods Suppliers List Supplier: 1. Electrolux Home Products (Simpson/Kelvinator/Westinghouse) 175 Bonds Rd Postal Address: Locked Bag 3 Riverwood 2210 Riverwood 2210 Name: Govt Order Commercial Section Mobile: Phone: 1300363672 Fax: 1800 115 533 2. Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd Austlink Corporate Park Postal Address: PO Box 505 1 Garigal Rd Frenchs Forest 2086 Belrose 2085 Name: Govt Sales Section Mobile: Phone: 99867400 Fax: 99867600 35