Office.Info April 2010
Dear Reader,
Spaces are always a challenge. Whether it is a matter of the design or utilisation, spaces always have their own psychology. When does a space become special? We are taking a closer look at the notion of the "magic of physical places" in our current issue of Office.Info. Places that aren't primarily associated with work, yet captivate us nonetheless.
We spoke with the designer Konstantin Grcic, who developed the award-winning plastic MYTO cantilever chair, about his places of work and inspiration. This chair is particularly interesting, not only because of its design but also because of its special materials.
And – because it fits in so well with the topic of "space": let yourself be awed by the new library at the University of Innsbruck. Where could space be more substantial?
We wish you an exciting read – wherever the place you may happen to find yourself.
Best wishes, the Bene editorial team
OFFICE TRENDS
Are you also often online, visiting a homepage, do you frequently file documents in the folder file? These are only a few of the virtual locations we regularly encounter in our daily lives. Does all of this mean that physical places are losing significance, or is it making them even more important? Let’s take a look at some real locations – (virtually of course;-) – and get a feeling for what their effect is on us.
NEWS
From Tue, 25th to Thu, 27th of May 2010 - Clerkenwell, one of London’s most important creative hubs and home to many of the UK’s leading architectural and design practices, will be the host of Clerkenwell Design Week, celebrating design's rich imagination, its diversity, its social impact and its power for change.
PERSONALITIES
The cutting edge office: We assess reports, clichés and visions that deal with places of work in discussions with contemporaries. In this issue Konstantin Grcic explains the significance his office has for him and delves into the issues of concentration and familiarity, the cliché of modern nomads and the pressures of constant brainstorming sessions in conversation with Désirée Schellerer.
NEWS
The trendy products of the Italian family-owned company Plank have reinforced the Bene portfolio since March. Myto, Miura and recently Monza are the innovative furnishings from Plank’s prize-winning industrial designer Konstantin Grcic: «essential, plain and minimalist.
NEWS
The latest trends and experiences concerning the workplace plus numerous video casts with contributions from international business experts are all on offer at the exciting new web platform WorkplaceTV.com – sponsored by Bene.
PLAYLIST
by Christoffer Shou - A musician from Norway who provides us with music from his own label Cafe 2001 that fits also perfectly to the office.
BOOKS
To be successful, hotel design concepts must entice visitors, evoke emotions, and sell the hotel.
