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"The project team wanted the interior to be classic and
timeless, but with a contemporary appeal," Ms. Baranowski
explains. "We chose Kimball Office furnishings for the clean,
tailored lines. A natural maple finish coupled with glass and
metal details and a color palette of sophisticated neutrals
contributed the modern feel we desired."
At the entrance, a Cetra reception station and matching
maple tiles on the back wall create a visually inspiring first
impression. Delano lounge seating with tablet arms offer
spots to relax and interact.
Picking up the warm wood tones of the reception area,
the VP and staff offices feature Change and Definition
casegoods with P-shaped worksurfaces to support in-office
conferencing between students and staff.
In the boardroom, Baranowski and Konopacke wanted
to introduce the Baker College logo to help define the
space, but didn’t want the graphic to be overwhelming.
Their solution was to embroider it into the headrest on
the Stature chairs. A custom 22-foot table with retractable
power/data modules on each end and an Evoke work
wall complete the setting.
Other design decisions included utilizing Traxx
presentation tools and Array tables in the training room,
Fundamental files and storage cabinets with Footprint
surfaces in the workroom, and Interworks carrels in the
testing area.Wireless technology and ceiling-mounted
projectors and screens add to the overall effectiveness
and efficiency of the facility.
"The response from the entire campus and our local
community has been overwhelmingly positive," notes
Konopacke. "It’s extremely gratifying for the College to
know that we’ve been able to impact so many people in
so many ways."
Product specifications: Cetra®, Interworks® and Traxx® systems; Change®, Definition® and Evoke® casegoods;
Footprint® worksurfaces and storage; Bingo®, Delano™, Event™, Skye®, Stature®, VistaTM and WishTM seating;
Array® and Conferencing Solutions tables; Kimball by Design boardroom table; and Fundamental® files and storage cabinets.
Project team: Michael Konopacke, Lisa Lynch, Baker College; Amy Baranowski, Interior Design Source;
Jeff Elkins,William Jennings, Jill Bemis, American Interiors.
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