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4 Overview Companies today must respond to the global nature of economic activity and expansion into international markets. Architecture, planning and furniture must address the needs and preferences of a workforce much more diverse than ever before. Smart business demands conserving costs while securing a maximum of functionality and flexibility from office space. These factors have converged to create the ground for Interpret, a contemporary desking system that works for virtually any person, any task, anywhere in the world. Because different people work differently, Interpret is designed with a core platform frame that accepts components as required to express an organization s culture and meet its unique work needs. Interpret can also be customized to achieve a look and function that express local and regional tastes and the variety of worker habits worldwide. Interpret comprises all required elements structure, surface, screens, storage and accessories within one scalable, highly configurable product line. Interpret translates workplace goals into an effective planning solution that is both current and future-ready. 07

5 Inspiration Interpret was inspired in recognition of environments and offices becoming more homogenous around the world. Trends that once seemed tied to specific markets including smaller work settings, less individual real estate, more group/ temporary space have acquired a global presence and are driving a reinvention of floor plates worldwide. As these trends gain momentum, so does the relevance of desking products in the global workplace. Interpret acknowledges the differences among workers and organizations, including their readiness to embrace the benching concept. Interpret balances the familiar with the new, introducing new planning concepts and capabilities while drawing from the legacy of more traditional, enclosed furniture. The goal from the outset was to provide customizable planning options that bridge systems furniture and desking within a single comprehensive offering for markets around the world. Teknion s innovative product and design approach has resulted in universal components that work in concert with a core structure to produce a furniture product that allows you to make the office your own. Interpret is designed to work for you. 09

6 11 ELEMENTS, INTERPRET ADAPTS TO NEW NEEDS AS THEY ARISE OVER THE COURSE OF TIME. ACCENT THE PRECISION OF THE DETAILS. AGAIN FINDING INSPIRATION IN ARCHITECTURAL DISCIPLINED DETAILING AND A CONSIDERED MARRIAGE OF MATERIALS. VARIED COLOR OPTIONS INSPIRATION INTERPRET OFFERS A MINIMAL ARCHITECTURAL AESTHETIC, CHARACTERIZED BY

7 12 SOLUTIONS. TEKNION FURNITURE PRODUCTS ARE BASED ON REAL CUSTOMER NEEDS. NEED. IDEAS BECOME SKETCHES THAT BECOME PROTOTYPES AND ULTIMATELY, REAL WORLD DESIGN BEGINS WITH DEFINING A NEED AND CONSIDERING THE POSSIBLE WAYS TO MEET THAT

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9 16 LABORATION ESTABLISHED MANUFACTURING PROCESSES ACROSS MULTIPLE FACILITIES WORLDWIDE. TEAM MEMBERS CONSULTED WITH LOCAL MARKETS TO ADDRESS REGIONAL REQUIREMENTS. THEIR COL- USING REAL-TIME TECHNOLOGY TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DESIGN INTERPRET ACROSS TWO CONTINENTS. DESIGN TEKNION S INTERNATIONAL TEAM IMPLEMENTED A CONCURRENT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS,

10 Advantages Interpret offers significant advantages for a workplace that must mirror regional norms and allow for personal expression; that speaks to varied needs across the office landscape and the cultural map. These needs encompass planning and specification, manufacture and delivery and finally, the direct user experience including all user groups from the designer, to the facility manager and installer, to the employee who sits down at the workstation. 19

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12 The Project Experience Adaptable and scalable, the innovative core structure enables 23 easy installation and reconfiguration Interpret achieves economies of scale on multiple levels with one product platform that addresses the diverse needs of an A complete, unified system, Interpret can be applied across the international workforce there is no need to look at several floorplate, controlling inventory management and costs product lines Interpret is designed for repeated use, maintenance and Worldwide manufacturing facilities ensure a consistent product reassembly, ensuring a long lifecycle for clients that occupy offices worldwide Interpret was designed and developed in accordance with Beyond prompt delivery to local sites, regional manufacturing Design for the Environment (DfE) standards and protocols; the reduces carbon footprint and environmental impact product is aligned with LEED guidelines that emphasize openness, transparency, natural light and access to views Interpret protects the original investment as the product platform can be built upon, extended or fully reconfigured as needs change

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14 26 UPON, EXTENDED OR FULLY RECONFIGURED. ADAPTABLE AND SCALABLE, THE INNOVATIVE CORE STRUCTURE CAN BE EASILY INSTALLED, BUILT

15 The User Experience District wood storage and wood-based desking integrate with 29 Interpret to add the warm look and feel of classic furniture Beyond what is expected in a desking system, Interpret allows varied levels of openness and privacy through a range of screen Interpret accepts many accessories to personalize the work heights, reconfigurable screen elements and sliding screens area. Teknion s MAST TM monitor arm adjusts visual devices independently of the worksurface to meet individual needs and Lateral screens and storage components also permit various preferences degrees of connection or separation Sliding worksurfaces and flip-up doors permit easy access to power and data Interpret elevates the aesthetic of metal storage, offering refined case design, accent color options and integrated functional options such as whiteboards

16 A Interpret elevates the aesthetic of metal storage with accent color options and knife edge case design. Sliding doors in frosted glass or paint maintain aesthetics when lockable security is required. 31

17 Desks Interpret table desks are highly adaptable, allowing a choice of combinations and configurations. Table desks adjust in height to four levels and offer a choice of leg styles. Storage and casual screens mount discreetly to an accessory beam, which runs along the center frame structure. Individual and shared returns are available. Storage Designed for a smaller footprint, Interpret storage options include accessible, end-mounted units and single- or double-sided center beam-mounted components that sit above the worksurface. Lateral storage components define individual work areas. Interpret also integrates seamlessly with District freestanding credenzas, cabinets and cubbies to create workstations with more extensive storage capabilities. 33

18 B Storage mounted on Stanchions maintains an open feel and keeps reference materials within user reach. Back options include whiteboard and fabric. A The Accessory Beam runs centrally along the frame structure supporting storage, screens and monitor arms in single- or double-sided applications. 35

19 A End-mounted storage suspends above and below the worksurface, providing a place for easily accessible shared documents. 37

20 Screens Interpret offers a range of screens that define space and offer varied degrees of visual privacy. Screens mount on- or off-module and may be specified with fabric, wood or painted metal in contemporary accent colors. Functional screen options include whiteboard, magnetic and accessory screens. Glass addon screens create height and a greater sense of enclosure. Additionally, Interpret offers transparent and opaque casual screens without frames and sliding screens that users can open or close at will. Technology Support Interpret offers easy access to power/ data ports through sliding worksurfaces or flip-up worksurface doors. Accessory Beams support monitor arms and other technology-oriented accessories. 39

21 A Functional Screens are easily moved for user customization and may have different materials on either side, including tackable fabric, magnetic, whiteboard or accessory fascia. 41

22 A Interpret offers easy access to power/data ports through sliding worksurfaces or flip-up worksurface doors. 42

23 Applications Designed for a multi-dimensional workplace, Interpret gives users access to a variety of work settings including dedicated spaces, team-based collaborative zones, communal areas, training rooms and touchdown spaces. Interpret helps people to work alone or together, supporting engagement as well as focused work, and adapting to a free-address environment, as well as one in which workers return to a designated space. 45

24 A Sliding Worksurfaces give you easy access to power and data C Metal Mounted Storage mounted on Stanchions gives you easy access to casual storage; the 9-inch-height maintains a low profile and open feel E Metal Mounted Storage allows you to choose a two-toned color to create a custom color palette 47 B The Angled Leg lets you vary the look of workstations across the floorplate, yet coordinates with the Straight Leg to maintain a consistent aesthetic D Recessed Mid-Gable allows uninterrupted seating along the worksurface

25 B Use the Wood Transaction Shelf to share documents or digital devices when collaborating with team members D Depending upon the level of security desired, you can choose Wood Storage with either Open or Sliding Doors 49 A End-mounted Storage does not restrict or impede Sliding Worksurfaces that permit easy access to power and data C Interpret integrates with Mounted and Freestanding District Wood Storage to create a warm contemporary look based on familiar furniture forms

26 A Store shared reference material or company literature in easy-to-access End-Mounted Storage units C To ensure the security of personal items, you can make use of lockable District Storage Lockers positioned beneath the worksurface D Casual Lateral Screens set off individual territory 51 B When you desire a high level of seated privacy, Casual Glass Screens at 51 inches high provide enclosure without obstructing light

27 B Change the environment from one that encourages collaboration to one that supports focus by adjusting sliding screens D Access double-sided electrics through the receding Flip-up Power Door 53 A Stow shared team documents in suspended End-Mounted Storage C Install individual worksurfaces at different heights to accommodate different workers

28 B Slide the worksurface open to access power and data C Mount Casual Screens to the Accessory Beam off-module to allow for flat screen monitor arms D Indicate individual territory with Low Casual Screens that maintain openness and visibility 55 A Gather team members at the Peninsula Worksurface to share ideas and information E Adjust the MAST monitor arm to provide an optimal ergonomic solution

29 A To enhance aesthetics, specify Functional Screens with a different exterior material E Mount Functional Screens down the center Accessory Beam and along the depth of the worksurface to create territorial privacy F For an alternative look, choose the Angled Leg for both the main Bench and along the Return Worksurfaces 57 B Park the Rolling Pedestal under the worksurface and roll out when desired C Heighten the sense of enclosure with the Add-On Glass Blade and 42-inch-high Functional Screen. The transparency of the Add-On Glass Blade maintains light transmission D Create a place for collaboration with the Shared Return Worksurface

30 A Customize Functional Screens to suit the workstyle of the individual user; choose tackable or whiteboard Functional Screens and change screens whenever desired D Metal Mounted Storage is available in 15 inch binder height with lockable sliding doors in either single- or double-sided applications E Select Functional Screens at 51-inch-high seated privacy along the spine and laterally to create enclosure 59 B Enclose the workstation underside with End Gables available in three heights C Vary the openness underneath mounted storage by adding or removing Storage Infill Screens F Create a secondary workspace with Return Worksurfaces G Position District Freestanding Lockers between workstations to create territorial privacy, as well as a place to store files and binders

31 B Specify Functional Screens off-module to create a more casual, open look D Free the worksurface with Beam-Mounted Storage Brackets that allow for individual height adjustment or sliding worksurfaces E Mount Overhead Storage laterally to divide space and provide storage 61 A Provide enclosure and privacy with End Gables that go to the floor C Mount Lateral Storage to the center Accessory Beam either single- or double-sided F Lockable Cabinets serve double duty as the support for lateral overheads

32 A VARIABLE PRIVACY Interpret understands that workers needs vary throughout the day. Sliding screens enable the user to adjust their environment from collaborative to focus. B COLLABORATIVE TEAMS Adaptable and scalable, the core structure of Interpret enables easy transition from large open team workspaces to more defined collaborative spaces. Shared return worksurfaces, mounted storage and screens transform bench clusters to spaces that reflect individual user needs. C FIXED ADDRESS Interpret provides users with a variety of work settings including dedicated spaces. It balances the familiar with the new, introducing new planning concepts and capabilities while drawing from the legacy of more traditional, enclosed furniture. 63

33 Summary Interpret is a simple, complete and highly flexible desking system designed to meet the needs of people and organizations worldwide. Based on a core platform frame and a concise set of reconfigurable components, Interpret also adapts readily to new demands changing demographics, advances in technology and evolving work patterns. Interpret allows you to translate its simple vocabulary into a distinct design language that expresses who you are, that fits the space you occupy and supports the work you do. Interpret allows you to make the office your own. 65

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