Furnishing Collaboration since 1909 Since 1909 have been producing furniture for the education sector. The new I.SERIES product range from has been specifically designed to work together with the Collaborative learning approach. Collaborative learning is an educational approach to teaching and learning that involves groups of students working together to solve a problem, complete a task, or create a product. According to Gerlach, “Collaborative learning is based on the idea that learning is a naturally social act in which the participants talk among themselves (Gerlach, 1994). It is through talk...

Designer / Angelo Sirianni R&S sirianni The ISERIES incorporates a full spectrum of products to furnish the Collaborative learning environment. From the I.CAN mobile workstation, the COLLABOR8 and ELEMENTS table ranges, through the I.TEACH and I.STORE ranges, all the components are designed to work in seamless harmony within the teaching environment. While flexibility of use and movement was the key design remit, the holistic approach adopted in the design of the I.SERIES means that the learning environment is brought together both in the literal sense of movement within space and also in the...

The I.CAN from is a self contained student focused work station which offers freedom of movement, an ergonomic seating position and an ample work surface. I.CAN is highly flexible, comfortably accommodating a wide variety of body shapes and heights. Featuring a 180° rotational movement of the work surface which allows the student to find the right position, whether they be right or left handed, without having to specify. This rotation is fundamental in allowing the student to exit the seat or change position without having to disturb the contents of the work station. I.CAN offers a large work...

Both chair shells feature scalloped backs which increase flexibility and allow air flow, keeping the student comfortable. Both designs are available in a variety of vibrant colours and are incredibly strong with the Polyurethane construction gives a mechanical resistance in excess of 500 kgs without requiring the vein supports of the Polypropylene shell. The Polypropelyne shell is available with an optional upholsterd seat pad. The cantilever design which the I.CAN (Italian Cantilever) derives its name, gives the chair a cushioned flex comfort and allows a natural reverse seating position enhanced...

The COLLABOR8 range has been designed to be used either standalone, or as part of a modular set-up. The form of the two principle components the MELE and CERCHIO “Apple and Circle in Italian” combine to form COLLABOR8. The individual units can be combined in a variety of different compositions for collaborative learning or can be used separately as individual work stations or for small groups. COLLABOR8 tables are supplied with two casters which permit effortless repositioning, based on the different classroom management preferences including those that support collaborative learning, small group...

The ELEMENTS table range form the basic building blocks which can be easily combined to create an array of compositions. The range comprises Trapezoidal, Triangular, Square and Centralforms. As with the COLLABOR8 range Elements come with casters allowing effortless repositioning into a variety of didactic forms. Following the same colour scheme these units fit in seamlessly with the rest of the ISERIES range. For the more traditional based classrooms these units come without casters and can be used with the I.AM range.

The ELEMENTS range includes components which let you configure the individual elements in even more compositions. Concentrating on the multimedia nature of the modern learning environment, cable management and tablet friendly designs are a mainstay.

The Triangular ELEMENT has an equilateral form making it a space saving system with four students able to position around two tables. It is stackable and available with an optional certified Polypropylene storage tray, which is removable and storable in the ISTORE series of cabinets.

The I.MOVE series of chairs are designed for use with the C OLLABOR8 and ELEMENTS desk series to provide an easily reconfigurable learning environment. Using this system the learning environment can be changed in minutes from single learning small group collaborative learning or whole group. I.MOVE uses the same 65mm castors that are found on the I.CAN series allowing freedom of movement throughout the learning environment. The castors offer excellent point stability and anti-tilt characteristics. The flexibility o f t he I.MOVE m akes i t the perfect choice for the modern classroom or the library...

I.AM is the essential product, the font from where the I.MOVE and I.CAN spring. Available in either four leg or cantilever form, these chairs are designed to be used with the fixed versions of the ELEMENTS range. I.AM is available with the same choice of two seating shells options as the ICAN AND IMOVE chairs. Both shells are rigorously tested against deformation and for structural integrity. In addition we offer a wide range of frame colours. All the I.AM products conform to EN1729 specifications relating to the correct seating height. I.AM fulfils the essential requirements of a sturdy, good...

Specifications Chair Shell Injection-moulded polypropylene shell in white or grey (100% recyclable). Optional PP Seat Shell Injection-moulded polypropylene shell in choice of 4 colours (100% recyclable). In today’s learning environment, student interaction is encouraged, as it is shown to enhance learning and break the monotony of conventional teaching. A focus on active learning also promotes participation from all the students, allowing them to engage in team and discussion based activities. I.rove is the tool that will cross the boundaries of “immobile” classrooms, enabling educators to provide...

I.TEACH chair fits in perfectly with the collaborative learning environment. Easily moved, height adjustable and rotating it comes with an optional upholstered seat pad. The I teach chair is equally at home in the IT lab as a task chair. I.TEACH desk gives freedom of movement for educators to position themselves anywhere within the learning environ-ment with the greatest of ease. An extremely solid frame allows the user to easily move the table. A beam and set of legs with conical round tube and castors, composes the frame. Three beams are available for top of different lengths: from 120 to 140...