Harris-Stowe State University Case History St. Louis, Missouri
Challenge: Create space for students to meet, study and relax in Harris-Stowe s first on-campus housing facility. Provide comfort, residential ambiance, and advanced technology. Solution: In the Gillespie Residence Hall and Student Center, KI combines comfortable, stylish lounge, stack and task seating with powered tables, a state-of-the-art lectern and efficient office furnishings. According to Pamela Todd, KAI Senior Interior Designer, The depth of product offered by KI fulfilled every need. She adds, The furniture blends with the surroundings and the color scheme contributes to the warm, timeless appeal. Soltíce lounge furniture and Rado tables with custom tops welcome residents and visitors in the lobby. With Soltíce furniture, we get the best of both worlds - great style and field replaceability, says Todd. In the lounges, Eden multiple seating is paired with customized Lola ottomans. In the game room, Venue stand-up height tables with Rapture café stools add a recreational feel along with Maestro stack chairs and Jessa lounge seating. They love the game room, says Sean Baker, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. It s a great place to just relax and lounge around. Top: Jessa lounge seating, Maestro chairs, Rapture stools, Venue tables Bottom: Eden multiple seating, Lola lounge seating Right: Rado tables, Soltíce lounge seating
The furniture blends with the surroundings and the color scheme contributes to the warm, timeless appeal. - Pamela Todd, KAI Senior Interior Designer Product List: Cody Lounge Seating E-Series Files Eden Multiple Seating Impress Task Chairs Jessa Lounge Seating Lola Ottoman Maestro Stack Chairs PowerUp Modules Precedence Task Chairs Rado Tables Rapture Stack Chairs and Café Stools Soltíce Lounge Seating Synthesis Tables Venue Tables Versa Stack Chairs Wharton Lectern WireWorks Panel System WorkZone Desking Project Participants: Client: Harris-Stowe State University Architect and Design: KAI Design & Build
In the computer lab, students can use laptop computers at a table or they can opt for less traditional, more relaxed lounge seating. Students enjoy the flexible set-up of the computer lab, says Baker. They appreciate the studentfocused environment it creates. A Wharton lectern takes center stage in the multi-purpose meeting space. The lectern is customized with the university s logo on the front. It has proved so popular that it gets moved to other buildings or even outdoors for various presentations. The conference room features Synthesis tables and Versa chairs for flexible arrangements. Top: Precedence task chairs, Synthesis tables, Wharton lectern Bottom: Synthesis tables, Versa chairs Right: Cody lounge seating, PowerUp modules, Rado tables, Soltíce lounge seating, Synthesis tables, Versa chairs
Private offices feature WorkZone desking and Impress task chairs. The reception area includes the WireWorks panel system. KI provides a coherent look and feel for the entire facility including offices, public spaces, and meeting/ study areas. Reputation, breadth of product offering and aggressive pricing through a national group purchasing organization (HRG) were all factors in the selection of KI as an experienced partner. Kevin Christeson, Harris-Stowe Director, Planning and Campus Expansion says, We looked at several designs. KI impressed us with their timeliness and reputation. Todd says, There was a tight time frame so it was critical to choose a furniture provider who could stay on time and on schedule. The furnishings needed to be flexible, easy to maintain and durable. They get used intensely and still look good. KAI Senior Project Manager Ken Miller agrees, "The furnishings were the most significant part of the overall look. The public spaces are very nice. According to Baker, The students now have their own community. Top: Rapture chairs, WireWorks panel system Bottom: Impress task chair, Rapture chair, WorkZone desking Right: E Series files, Impress task chair, Rapture chairs, WorkZone desking
KI impressed us with their timeliness and reputation. - Kevin Christeson, Harris-Stowe Director, Planning and Campus Expansion.
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