Overview of Plus Office Furniture System

Plus is a comprehensive office furniture system designed by Yrjö Wiherheimo and Pekka Kojo between 1998 and 2001. It includes a wide range of office furniture such as desks, conference tables, storage units, and room dividers.

Design Philosophy and Structure

The core concept of the Plus system is its rational frame structure, which allows for the attachment of numerous accessories. This modular approach provides great flexibility to combine different parts, shapes, materials, and colors, resulting in innovative office furniture forms and functional workstation constructions.

The system separates the frame from the surface, the structure from the upholstery, and the supporting parts from the supported parts. This separation enables the use and interchange of various surface materials without structural constraints, allowing for aesthetic, visual, tactile, and haptic customization.

Material and Surface Options

Surface materials can be freely selected based on qualities such as thinness, lightness, softness, and sensuous textures. This includes the use of very thin and lightweight panels as well as soft, foldable textiles, expanding the design possibilities beyond traditional office furniture.

Accessories and Functional Enhancements

The Plus system’s sensitivity and uniqueness lie in its extensive range of accessories. These include various support, attachment, storage, covering, and revealing methods such as curtains, bags, mesh, zippers, buttons, straps, Velcro, and adhesive tapes. These elements contribute to creating flowing fabrics, partially opened curtains, soft and delicate forms, and warm surfaces, enabling a complete transformation of the office environment.

Project References and Collaborations

The document lists multiple projects and clients that have utilized the Plus system, including companies like Riot Entertainment, Lume, Icon Medialab, Wyeth Stockholm, Abel & Baker, Sanitec, MTV3, Masterfoods, and Handwise. It also mentions the architects and interior architects involved in these projects, highlighting the system’s adaptability to various design requirements and environments.

Contact and Production Information

The Plus system is produced by Vivero Oy, located in Helsinki, Finland. Contact details include telephone, fax, website, and email for further inquiries.