collaborate and study together. I also wanted it to better allow for small group discussions organized by the students."

All these goals had to be accomplished within budget. "Kimball Office and its Select dealership Munson Business Interiors worked diligently to give us exactly what we wanted in terms of look, function, quality, and value," said Angela Johnson, Senior Interior Designer for the University of Louisville.

The Kimball Office Solution
The Center’s new space features staff offices, a "green" room for guest speakers, seminar and lecture areas, student workstations, and a special section for themed exhibits and displays. It is also equipped with the latest technology. But it’s the abundance of natural light and the rich glow of the wood furniture that make the McConnell Center an especially inviting place to work and study.

"Each staff office has a window wall that looks out on green space," explains Ms. Johnson, "maximizing daylight and visually linking the Center and our students to the rest of the campus. The offices are also more comfortable and engaging because there’s almost twice the work space than before and the furniture is both functional and beautiful.'

Dr. Gregg couldn’t agree more. "The furniture is perfect. It strikes the right balance between sophistication and functionality and helps the staff and students feel that they are part of a truly valued program doing important things for the campus and the community."

Innsbruck casegoods and Muirfield executive seating distinguish the director and guest speaker offices. Finished in a warm autumn cherry, the line’s neo-classical look creates a stately environment that is at once decorous and intimate.

The sophisticated tone carries through to the staff offices, which include Evoke, a technology-efficient casegood series, and Wish task seating. Student areas are outfitted with laminate Footprint workstations with wood trim. A meeting room with an Innsbruck conference table and Muirfield chairs invites political debate.

Viewed as a whole, the new space reflects and reinforces the McConnell Center’s important mission. The wood furniture and historic color palette create a sense of place, while the spacious offices and collaborative areas foster student and staff interaction.

"Everyone loves the new Center," says Dr. Gregg. "Thanks to the dedicated support of our patrons and the hard work of our design team, there are few better places to work and study on this or any other campus."

Product specifications: Evoke® and Innsbruck™ casegoods; Acapella®, Event™,Muirfield™and Wish™ seating; Innsbruck conference table and occasional tables.

Project team: Dr. Gary Gregg, McConnell Center; Angela Johnson, University of Louisville; Mindy Munson, Munson Business Interiors.