FURNITURE FOR HAPPY, HEALTHY, HIGH PERFORMING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
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FURNITURE FOR HAPPY, HEALTHY, HIGH PERFORMING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Learn2 with Strive seat shell

Furnishing Knowledge At KI, we don’t just supply furniture. We furnish knowledge. Because we know how important it is to help our customers make the right choices when creating great learning environments for students of all ages. Comfort, durability, functionality and flexibility – they all play an integral role in finding the best fit. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furnishing decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalised solutions. WORLD’S #1 EDUCATION SOLUTIONS PROVIDER KI’s furniture is used by millions of students every day, all over...

Maestro chairs with tablet arms Postura+ chairs Learn2 chair with Intellect Wave seat shell

Dynamic & collaborative spaces In active and dynamic spaces, students work together on assignments, share laptops, and become deeply involved with the material they are studying. As learning environments continue to change, KI furniture changes with your space and teaching methods. It is designed for fluid, dynamic classrooms, where a lesson might lead to collaboration, then to working individually and back again to a group discussion. Mobile, durable and adaptable chairs allow for rapid customisation of learning spaces, so students can quickly reconfigure their setting to suit each task....

Postura+ task chairs Doni task chairs Intellect Wave task chairs with castors

Technology-focused rooms Clearly today’s technology-driven students are learning at the speed of a “click” or “tap”. They expect 24/7 access to study or tackle homework anytime, anywhere. Technology is everywhere. “Smart” classrooms and computer labs can demonstrate a school’s vision and commitment to advanced technological learning environments. KI enhances these environments by providing ergonomic seating that offers maximum comfort, promotes good posture and facilitates mobility.

Strive stools Intellect Wave tablet arm chair Postura+ stools

Laboratories Science, technology and arts subjects have long been taught through active learning methods. The laboratory is an interesting hybrid space where students and teachers fluidly switch from rote learning to practical exercises, individual study to group activities. This is why the furniture provided must be flexible and support constant transformation. Easy movement, reconfiguration, clear sight lines and ergonomics have all been considered in the design of KI’s seating products. Additionally, health and safety has been taken into account for these spaces where trip hazards can...

Maestro high density stacking chairs MyWay Lounge chairs Grazie 4 leg on castors, with arms

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Today’s student accommodation commonly double as informal learning spaces. Since learning can and should take place everywhere, spaces that enhance collaborative and team interaction are a must. Accommodation facilities must allow students to find their balance between access to, and refuge from 24/7 connectivity, social media and virtual communities. Students prefer personalised, all-the-comforts-of-home living spaces and suites. These spaces provide more than just a place to rest, they are a student’s personal niche and retreat area. Strive stools

Maestro high density stacking chairs Postura+ chairs Plaza chairs

Conventional classrooms, halls & libraries Instructor-led time in classrooms can be greatly enhanced by ergonomic seating through increasing attentiveness and student performance. Classrooms, science labs, large halls and libraries each have unique priorities. Requirements for rows of seating, work surfaces, seating capacity, sight lines and power/data access are all paramount when furnishing these spaces. With an increasing need for rooms to accommodate multiple functions, furniture that can be quickly reconfigured becomes imperative. This flexibility and space efficiency is a vital...

Integra chair

Special Educational Needs Classrooms A well-designed learning space can enhance the student experience, particularly for those with special educational needs. Inventive, resourceful, thoughtful and creative lessons delivered in a dynamic space can give these students a sense of progress and allows them to take responsibility for their own learning. This is why selecting the right furniture for special education needs is of paramount importance. KI’s classroom seating is created especially for learning environments, designed to be robust, adaptable, durable, comfortable and easy to...

Grazie high stools Postura+ chairs Maestro high density stacking chairs

cAFE & dINING aREAS Common rooms, breakout areas and dining rooms historically have served as a place for students to gather for conversation and social activities. Now, when students meet in these spaces, they’re likely to bring a laptop, smartphone, and other electronic devices that allow them to socialise and do academic work at the same time. Therefore, a dining space must enhance student collaboration or be a more relaxing, inviting place to share food and information. Wherever you have food, people will gather. In the world of hyperconnectivity, nobody ever just sits and eats - they...

Intellect Wave task chairs

cASE STUDIES

cASE STUDY Orion Primary school The Orion Primary School’s facilities are designed to be multifunctional with some even being used by the local community. Through a vibrant colour scheme, the new designs create a fun and engaging learning environment. Durability and aesthetics were of paramount importance, so KI’s iconic Postura+ chair was the natural choice. In keeping with the very colourful building, a total of 9 different colours were delivered including Lime Green, Grape Crush, Sun Yellow and Poppy Red. Light-weight and highly durable, Postura+ is perfect for impromptu outdoor lessons....

cASE STUDY Rhyl High School Rhyl High School’s £25m three-storey building, constructed by Wilmott Dixon, achieved an ‘excellent’ BREEAM rating - a dramatic departure from the dilapidated, old buildings which were demolished to make way for new sports facilities. The super-school accommodates 1,200 students aged 11-16. Surrounding a stunning atrium, the school has been designed to feature both traditional and vocational facilities, including a hair salon, laboratories, workshops and construction area. The furniture selected by the school was essential in maintaining a consistent colour...