Description
Climb: A New Modular Furniture Concept
The workplace should be a dynamic environment, designed to foster creativity and encourage the birth of new ideas. Knightsbridge has approached the design of Climb creating a flexible, flowing, functional modular seating unit.
Launched at Clerkenwell Design Week 2019 in conjunction with Knightsbridge’s 80th anniversary, Climb looks to the future rather than the past as it is a modular seating design. Climb encourages the user to climb and play with the furniture. Indeed, it is perfect for supporting engagement and movement within office and education environments.
Development
Throughout the design, development and manufacturing process the construction of the Climb is crafted as efficiently as possible and waste materials are kept to a minimum. All whilst creating a beautifully styled product. Knightsbridge operates a minimum waste policy throughout every aspect of design, development and manufacturing. Accordingly, leftover material is not wasted. Waste is put to use fuelling Knightsbridge’s boiler to heat the factory.
Developed using a combination of the latest technology and traditional woodworking skills, Climb is built to last and features a 10 year manufacturing guarantee. Climb identifies the requirement for design led multi-use seating in workplaces, hospitality and education. Moreover, it accounts for the increasing demand from workplace staff to have easily accessible electric functions whilst working. Options include integrated power/USB sockets, air charge units as well as table-top surfaces to make Climb suit the exact need for its specified environment. The construction of Climb incorporates cushioning throughout the build to ensure a comfort is key whilst users are working on the Climb. Pieces from the lower section can be removed and used as flowing stand-alone seating sections.
The design of Climb was approached in a move away from traditional avenues of seating. Contrary to linear tiered seating or block auditorium style seating, Climb creates a practical visually engaging interior design focal point. Furthermore, this product can be designed to reflect the surrounding interiors.