06/13/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/13/2022 08:09
New solutions create hybrid neighborhoods to help people collaborate, focus and find a sense of belonging
Grand Rapids, MI, June 13, 2022 - At NeoCon 2022 this week, Steelcase is showcasing new products and solutions to support its new approach to office design - hybrid neighborhoods.
As organizations worldwide have adopted hybrid work policies, their offices also need to change to support the new realities of hybrid work. Focused less on standardization and more on the uniqueness of individuals and teams, hybrid neighborhoods are designed to help people collaborate, whether they are in-office or remote, find places to focus, better control their environment and create a sense of belonging and inclusiveness.
Recent Steelcase research, which surveyed nearly 5,000 office workers in 11 countries, found 87% of people expect to spend some time in the office moving forward, but 56% of meetings will be hybrid. Since people will be spending more time on video calls, they'll need to be more intentional about why they are going to the office, and they'll expect elevated experiences when they get there. Because great neighborhoods have energy and life, but also allow for quiet moments of solitude, Steelcase shares how the workplace can be more like the places we live to accommodate and enhance hybrid work.
"New ways of working require new spaces. The new era of hybrid work means people will have choices about where to work and, in many ways, the office has to work even harder to attract people and keep them coming back. Offices will need to earn people's commute by meeting a new set of needs, including the ability to collaborate and get moments of privacy," said Allan Smith, senior vice president and chief revenue officer of Steelcase. "Our new products and partnerships add to the industry's most extensive portfolio that allows us to create neighborhoods unique to each customer and team. We're working with industry leaders in design and technology to create spaces that help people work better."
Steelcase at NeoCon 2022
New collaborations
Steelcase will feature products from its growing network of global partners:
Steelcase and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's creative collaboration will be sweeping in scope as the organizations reflect on the past to continue Wright's legacy into the future by revisiting, reinterpreting and reintroducing Wright's designs, as well as co-create novel concepts rooted in his principles to provide products that enhance how we live and work today. Steelcase will draw on the Foundation's archives and Wright's organic design principles for aspiration and inspiration as they together intend to establish ongoing collections of fine furnishings, textiles and wall coverings that evolve from the legendary to the unexpected.
The Frank Lloyd Wright Racine Collection by Steelcase, including both a signature reintroduction as well as a reinterpretation of the desk, chair and accessories that were originally designed for the SC Johnson Administration Building, is previewed in the Steelcase showroom.
Steelcase also recently acquired HALCON, a Minnesota-based designer and manufacturer of precision-tailored wood furniture for the workplace. The acquisition complements the current portfolio of Steelcase wood products, offering uncompromising design and master craftsmanship to architecture and design professionals and customers.
The combined expertise of West Elm and Steelcase helps create inspiring spaces that meet the evolving needs of patients, families and clinicians. The West Elm Health Collection by Steelcase Health is created to hold up to the rigors of healthcare spaces while feeling welcoming and inviting. It includes features designed specifically for the clinical environment such as an appropriate recline, metal legs, crumb sweep and high-performance fabrics.
Additionally, Steelcase Health introduces another new partnership with ModuForm, an experienced provider of durable, safe and welcoming furniture for behavioral health spaces. ModuForm furniture was created with materials and designs that resist tampering, puncturing and scratching. Easy to keep clean and simple to maintain, the designs are comfortable, inviting and encourage independence.
New products
Steelcase brand showrooms display new ways to support both focus work and hybrid collaboration, giving people choice and control over where and how they work. The latest products include:
For more information on Steelcase at NeoCon, visit Steelcase.com/neocon.
About Steelcase
Organizations around the world trust Steelcase to help them create places that help people work better, be inspired and accomplish more. The company designs, manufactures, and partners with other leading organizations to provide architecture, furniture, and technology solutions - accessible through a network of channels, including over 800 Steelcase dealer locations. Steelcase is a global, industry-leading, and publicly traded company with fiscal year 2022 revenue of $2.8 billion. For more information, visit steelcase.com