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Tutor brochure

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Introduction
John Bollen addresses the challenge of designing a table to complement the iconic 40/4 chair by David Rowland, focusing on maintaining construction principles, functionality, strength, and ergonomics.
Design Philosophy
The design event '40 chairs in 4 feet' inspired Bollen to create a matching table for the 40/4 chair, resulting in what he calls 'The perfect match'.
HOWE's Design Approach
HOWE emphasizes enhancing architecture and optimizing space through their designs, promoting positive experiences for architects and users with their 'FREE THINKING' approach, which encourages innovation and adaptability.
Environmental Commitment
HOWE's 'GREEN THINKING' strategy focuses on sustainable design, reducing resource use, and minimizing environmental impact. Their products contribute to LEED certification and are made with recycled materials, energy-saving processes, and green energy.
Product Specifications
The Tutor table, designed by John Bollen, complements the 40/4 chair, offering a space-saving solution for educational and training environments. It shares materials, angles, and proportions with the chair, ensuring optimal ergonomics and flexibility. The table is lightweight, with a one-person version weighing 8 kg and a two-person version 12.7 kg. It can stack up to 30 tables within a height of 1660 mm.
Certifications and Sustainability
HOWE's products are accredited with ISO 14001, ISO 9001, FSC, and PEFC certifications, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. Their packaging is recyclable, and their factories prioritize energy efficiency and the use of green energy.
Ecological Thinking Concept
This section emphasizes the importance of acting responsibly towards both business partners and nature, highlighting the company's commitment to ecological practices through various accreditations and sustainable operations.
Accreditations
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 9001
  • FSC + PEFC
  • LEED Contribution
Packaging
  • Made from recycled materials
  • Recyclable after use
Factory Operations
  • Energy-efficient
  • Powered solely by green energy
  • Paper-efficient
Suppliers
  • ISO 14001 Accreditation
  • ISO 9001 Accreditation
  • FSC + PEFC
Design Tribute by John Bollen
John Bollen discusses his participation in a design event celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 40/4 chair by David Rowland, describing the challenge of creating a matching table that complements the chair's design, integrating construction principles, functionality, strength, and ergonomics. He achieved what he calls 'The perfect match' as a tribute to the iconic chair.
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Taking creativity further Taking creativity further AA true HOWE solution always enhances the architrue HOWE solution always enhances the architecture and optimises the surrounding space for tecture and optimises the surrounding space for years to come, resulting in positive experiences for years to come, resulting in positive experiences for architects, customers and the people who live in and architects, customers and the people who live in and work with our designs. Challenge us. Be demanding. work with our designs. Challenge us. Be demanding. This is what we call FREE THINKING. This is what...

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Translating a chair to at table Alfredo häBerli Switzerland 40/4 see-saw simo heikklä Finland snowland 40/2 - 40/4 on 40 years old skis PAtriciA urquiolA Italy 40 chair frames in three colours on mirror John Bollen England onE-pErson 40/4 tablE “When the 40/4 chair turned 40 years old, I was invited to participate in the design event “40 chairs in 4 feet”, which was a tribute to David Rowland’s classic design icon. During this project I asked myself the simple question, ‘What can I possibly add to this perfect chair?’ When I finally found the answer it seemed obvious, ‘A matching table!’ I quickly...

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Cámara de Comercio de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain

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companion table to the renowned 40/4 stacking chair, the chair and table provide the ultimate space-saving solution for flexible learning interiors. The table uses the same materials, angles, proportions and mounting principles as the best-selling chair 40/4. By combining Tutor and 40/4, you get optimal ergonomics, great flexibility and the perfect design combination for your interior. Tutor ist ein hochdicht stapelbarer Tisch für Unterrichts- und Schulungszwecke, wo es auf Flexibilität und optimale Raumnutzung ankommt. Entwickelt als Begleiter des berühmten Stapelstuhls 40/4, bieten Stuhl und...

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WEIGHT One-person table with chrome frame: 8 kg max 30 Two-person table with chrome frame: 12,7 kg 1660 Experience more at www.howe.com/tutor 720 678 1278 667 1000 Tutor not only borrows the 40/4 chair’s understated design language, but also its outstanding stacking and handling capabilities. Thirty tables elegantly stack within a height of only 1660 mm. 9

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ESSEC Business School, Cergy-Pontoise, France

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12 Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin, Germany. Experience more at www.howe.com/tutor

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Environmental ambitions and healthy decisions Umweltziele und gesunde Entscheidungen Ambitions écologiques et décisions saines Taking a genuine interest in our surroundings is far more than just a noble idea. It is deeply ingrained in HOWEs strategic thinking. Our long-lasting, space-optimising and multi-usage furniture solutions means fewer resources needed; and thus fewer affects on the environment. Thus, our strategic thinking also contributes to the overall LEED-credit. Echtes Interesse für unsere Umgebung ist weit mehr als eine schöne Idee. Es ist tief verwurzelt in HOWEs strategischem Denken....

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