Social spaces Human nature
Social spaces Human nature
Studio TK's "Human Nature" explores the concept of social spaces in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of allowing individuals to express themselves freely and interact socially. The document discusses the role of design in creating environments that foster collaboration and productivity.
Khodi Feiz, a designer featured in the document, views design as a holistic act that encompasses strategic, formal, technical, communicative, and artistic elements. His work is guided by clarity, concept, and context, as exemplified by the Cesto collection, which offers versatile seating solutions for social gatherings.
The document highlights the significance of social interaction in the workplace, citing research that suggests social connections enhance productivity and employee satisfaction. It references studies by anthropologists and neuroscientists that support the idea that humans are inherently social beings, and that social spaces can lead to better business outcomes.
The concept of biophilic design is discussed, emphasizing the importance of incorporating natural elements into workspaces to improve well-being and reduce stress. The Environment of Evolutionary Adaptedness (EEA) theory is used to explain why humans find comfort in nature-inspired settings.
The document introduces the Cesto and Borough collections, designed by Khodi Feiz and Christophe Pillet, respectively. These collections offer flexible, mobile seating solutions that blend comfort with functionality, suitable for both casual and formal settings.
Studio TK's "Human Nature" underscores the evolving nature of workspaces, advocating for environments that prioritize social interaction, comfort, and a connection to nature. The document suggests that such spaces not only enhance productivity but also contribute to a more fulfilling work experience.
Biophilic design integrates natural elements into modern business environments to align with human evolutionary needs. It serves as a connective tissue between functional business needs and emotional human requirements, drawing from two million years of human history.
This partnership brings together over 125 years of design heritage, introducing four iconic collections to social office spaces. The collections emphasize craftsmanship and design innovation.
- PALA (2017) by Luca Nichetto: A fully upholstered armchair and ottoman designed for comfort and work, available in single or duotone fabric configurations.
- BESO (2015) by Khodi Feiz: Offers a range of seating options with sophisticated profiles and exquisite proportions, available in various finishes.
- NINA (2000) by René Holten: Known for its space-age nostalgia, this chair is versatile and comfortable, ideal for collaborative settings.
- KALM (2015) by Patrick Norguet: A lounge chair with enveloping contours and a full headrest, available in swivel or static base options.
Intrinsic motivation is driven by personal interest and is crucial for creativity and problem-solving. External rewards can inhibit intrinsic motivation, as demonstrated by a study where participants motivated by rewards performed worse in creative tasks.
- Leadership: Should set big picture goals and empower employees with autonomy, competence, and purpose.
- Social Spaces: Should offer a variety of configurations to support individual and group work, balancing emotional and logical design elements.
- Lounge: Mimics home and hospitality environments for a comfortable work setting.
- Greeting: Reflects company values and sets expectations for guests and employees.
- Collaboration: Optimized for team productivity and workshops.
- Between: Connects office clusters for impromptu meetings.
- Café: Supports both individual and team work in a communal setting.
- Public: Offers places for pause and connection amid continuous movement.
- Cultural Hub: Centralized for events and celebrations.
- Personal: Provides focus for individual work and reflection.
- Specifications: Each furniture piece is described with details on upholstery materials, base materials, and design features. For example, the Pala Lounge features Luum Digi Tweed upholstery and a chrome base.
- Collections: The document is organized by collections, each showcasing a range of products. The Beso Collection includes armchairs, bar stools, and lounges with various upholstery options like Luum Digi Tweed and bases such as chrome and stainless steel.
- Materials: Upholstery materials include Luum Digi Tweed, Luum Heather Felt, and Luum Heather Tech, while base materials range from chrome and stainless steel to truffle wood and polished aluminum.
- Design Features: The catalog highlights design elements such as the use of contrasting upholstery for inner and outer sections of seating, and the integration of natural materials like oak veneer and rattan in tables and screens.
- Product Variations: Many products are available in multiple configurations, such as different upholstery colors and base finishes, allowing for customization to suit various interior design needs.
- Pala Collection: Features lounges and ottomans with a mix of Luum Digi Tweed and Luum Heather Felt upholstery.
- Beso Collection: Includes a variety of seating options with Luum Digi Tweed upholstery and chrome or stainless steel bases.
- Kalm Collection: Offers lounges and footstools with options for Luum Digi Tweed and Luum Heather Felt upholstery, paired with truffle wood bases.
- Cesto Collection: Focuses on casual seating like poufs and stools with Luum Heather Tech upholstery and knit mesh accents.
- Borough Collection: Provides seating and tables with Luum Digi Tweed upholstery and Basque White Oak or Truffle Wood bases, emphasizing a blend of comfort and style.
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You don’t need permission to be yourself. studio tk Human Nature 1
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For the planned or impromptu, the mobile collection of seating and occasional tables offers a nimble approach to social gatherings. Designed by Khodi Feiz 4 studio tk Human Nature studio tk Human Nature 5
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CESTO / KHODI FEIZ Conceived for casual comfort and mobility, Cesto glides effortlessly across the work landscape. The “basket” base can house a stool, pouf, pouf with back, bench, and table, available in a knit mesh or fabric of your choice. Tabletops are offered in several material finishes. Detail—The handle enables ease of movement Detail—Distinct bases and tops allow for contrasting textures and colors studio tk Human Nature studio tk Human Natu
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Q1 What is the role of design? A For me design is a holistic act, not a specialism but rather a way of thinking. In many ways to be able to contribute creatively is a specialism in itself, whatever the realm; be it strategic—helping create future scenarios and propositions for culture and society; formal—designing relevant and beautiful products and furniture for our use; technical—helping industry innovate; communicative —making information and services understandable; or artistic—producing work which questions and inspires. These and many more elements constitute the world of design, and it...
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It’s how we get things done 00 Intro 01 The Philosopher 04 The Psychologist Every year, without fail, a slew of news stories proclaims that March Madness brackets and the ensuing watercooler banter will account for billions in lost productivity. It's no wonder that for some organizations, the mere mention of social spaces makes them bristle. And we get that. On its face, the idea of allowing people to freely mill about and socialize throughout the workday sounds like the opposite of productivity. But is it? Aristotle once wrote that a human is “by nature a social animal; an individual who is...
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Hospitable by nature, elegant by design, the modular lounge collection introduces a casual sophistication to any social setting. Designed by Christophe Pillet 16 studio tk Human Nature studio tk Human Nature 17
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BOROUGH / CHRISTOPHE PILLET Borough delivers residential warmth in a flexible system designed for hospitalityoriented lounge and relaxed work settings. Straight and angled-back seating configurations can be specified for perimeter or open applications. Available with elemental pillows, table solutions, and a rattan “privacy” screen. Detail—The solid wood table with knife edge provides an ad-hoc work surface Detail—A chaise option offers a slightly deeper sit studio tk Human Nature studio tk Human Natur
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CHRISTOPHE PILLET ON DESIGN I’m a designer, but I’m also an interior architect, and my goal when doing interiors is not just matching the color of wallpaper and the carpet. It’s like making a movie. I need a scenario, and I need to consider the people as an actor. At the end, the environment and the décor tell a story. The world of offices is where we spend most of our lives, and this lifestyle dimension is never taken into consideration as an argument. For me, this is a central argument. If I want to spend my life in an office, it has to have a scenario. I need to be an actor of something, an...
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Among the many things social spaces provide is escape. And among the many ways design can signal this is through a mix of natural elements, be it indoor plants, large floods of natural light, or wood finishes. These biophilic design considerations are nothing new. But what’s interesting is how pervasive they are. Today, you can’t flip through an A&D publication without seeing a workplace with big glass windows, exposed timber beams, and succulent walls as far as the eye can see. It’d almost be a cliche if it weren’t true. In our quest to understand what makes us human, it got us asking, why are...
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Over 125 years of design heritage and craftsmanship. A new partnership brings four iconic collections to the social office. 28 studio tk Human Nature studio tk Human Nature 29
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PALA / 2017 LUCA NICHETTO Contoured to embrace the human body, the fully upholstered armchair and ottoman allow people to sink into work. Sitting atop a pedestal base, Pala’s lounge design can make a statement with either single or duotone fabric configurations. Detail—Seaming accentuates contrasting textures and colors Detail—Curves in the arm and back allow for an extended sit studio tk Human Nature studio tk Human Nature
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BESO / 2015 KHODI FEIZ Sophisticated profiles. Exquisite proportions. A chair, armchair, lounge, and barstool, delivered in multiple base styles and available with metallic, powdercoat colors, and wood finishes, the Beso collection offers a comprehensive palette for rendering the new work landscape. Detail—Beso, Spanish for “kiss,” alludes to its signature design expression Detail—A warm wood finish gently cradles the seat studio tk Human Nature studio tk Human Natur
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NINA / 2000 RENÉ HOLTEN An expression of space age nostalgia, Nina is an icon in its own right. Versatile and generously comfortable, the chair is ideal for collaborative and hospitality settings. The unique circular hoop composition provides optimal back and arm support that affords users a palette of postures. Detail—A flowing back and arm design encourages moments of rest Detail—The circular back allows for extended use studio tk Human Nature studio tk Human Nature
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