International Design Forum Award for B Free Lounge

Steelcase’s B Free Lounge has been recognised, not once, but twice in consecutive months for its unique design and innovation. Most recently, B Free picked up the coveted iF award from the International Design Forum, having already scooped the Innovation prize from, architectural magazine, AIT at Orgatec last year.

Since its inauguration in 1953, the annual iF Design Awards, supervised by the International Design Forum (iF) in Hannover, Germany, has existed as an enduring, prestigious trademark for outstanding design. It is regarded as one of the most important design competitions worldwide, attracting over 1,800 entries from 30 countries each year.

An iF Award is a symbol of a company's commitment to innovation and its willingness to face the competition. Awards are offered in 5 categories, and Steelcase joins globally renowned companies such as Philips, Apple, and Sony, as a winner in the Product Design sector.
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Steelcase and Carey Jones Kit-Out Calyon

Global corporate and investment bank, Calyon have just taken a ‘Leap’ into the future of the office by kitting out their new trading floors in Broadgate, London with Steelcase’s award winning Leap chair.

With its advanced design and innovative features Leap was selected by Calyon as the ideal seating system to compliment leading architect Carey Jones Interiors’ innovative office design.

Andrew Allenby, Head of Property and Corporate Services at Calyon said: “We conducted a two-month-long user trial with ten different suppliers. Overall, staff voted Leap the most comfortable and ergonomically sound chair.” Read more »

Steelcase Keeps Product Range Fresh and Future-Proof with Launch of TNT *

Steelcase has launched TNT*, a new workplace system fit for the future. TNT* is an enhancement of two of Steelcase's best selling UK desk products, TNT and Interact. By combining the iconic design features and popular accessories of these current systems, and adapting them to contemporary trends and technologies, Steelcase has ensured that they remain modern and dynamic.

Mark Spragg said: "We are as committed to our existing portfolio of products as we are to the development of innovative and new ranges.”

The strength of the TNT* range is that it is a combination of the best parts of two extremely popular ranges. It retains the striking Alpha legs of TNT and the privacy screens from Interact. The idea is that you can equip your entire office from this range, catering for the differing work-styles of each and every employee. It is extremely flexible, allowing you to switch easily between autonomous and collaborative tasks. Read more »